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Analyst Claims Saudi Arabia Has Covertly Bought 160 Tonnes of Gold Since 2022
16.9.2024
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, claims that Saudi Arabia has been covertly buying gold since 2022, trying to get its hands on physical gold due to its neutral and sanction-proof traits. According to his figures, 160 tonnes have been acquired without disclosure, likely to avoid upsetting...
CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?
16.9.2024
As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting...
Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession
16.9.2024
Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues that the economy was artificially inflated by the...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of Recession Threat, Higher Inflation, Stagflation
16.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns about stagflation despite signs of easing inflation. Dimon highlighted ongoing risks such as rising deficits and government spending that could pressure inflation. The JPMorgan executive warned that the U.S. economy is not yet out of the woods...
Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC
15.9.2024
The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points reduction could be in play. FOMC Meeting Could See Bigger...
Robert Kiyosaki Advises Investing in Bitcoin as US Dollar Becomes Trash
15.9.2024
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has criticized the debate over whether bitcoin or gold is better. He stressed that the only facts that matter are how much gold and bitcoin you own, pointing to the $35 trillion U.S. debt as the real issue. Cautioning that the bond market is crashing...
Saudi Minister Hints at 86 Million Tonnes of Petroyuan Adoption, States Country Is ‘Open to New Ideas’
13.9.2024
Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that while the petroyuan – the use of the Chinese currency to settle oil shipments – was not “substantial to the ministry,” the country was open to new ideas, trying not to mix politics and commerce....
BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals
13.9.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS activities, highlighting the global appeal of the group. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing updates on BRICS activities under Russia’s...
Elon Musk Warns US Laws and Regulations Will Worsen Every Year Without Major Reform
13.9.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has warned that without substantial government reform, laws and regulations will worsen annually, potentially stifling major initiatives. He has reiterated his call for significant U.S. government changes and agreed to help former President Donald Trump lead a...
Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability
12.9.2024
With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still holds a 13% chance, as reported by CME’s Fedwatch...
Over $55 Billion in Settlements Between Russia and Turkey Potentially Disrupted by Recent Western Sanctions
10.9.2024
Trade settlements between Russia and Turkey via bank transfers are now being disrupted due to the new sanctions enacted against Russia. According to Russian media, the U.S. is currently checking all sources of transfers to and from Russia, and bank headquarters are heavily scrutinizing Russian...
Mark Cuban Warns Kamala Harris’ Unrealized Gains Tax Will Kill Stock Market
8.9.2024
Billionaire Mark Cuban warned that taxing unrealized gains would “kill” the stock market but believes Vice President Kamala Harris would not prioritize this policy. While Harris supports parts of President Biden’s tax plan, Cuban emphasized it is not her final stance. He also...
Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility
7.9.2024
In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day, with users discussing the likelihood of...
Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia
6.9.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements...
China and South Africa Boost BRICS Ties: Key Outcomes from Xi’s Meeting With Ramaphosa
4.9.2024
China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding BRICS and enhancing economic...
Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence
4.9.2024
Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity...
Russian Foreign Minister States Barter Trade Is Under Consideration for Bilateral Settlements With China
3.9.2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that a barter trade system could be organized with China to overcome the current settlement problems. Lavrov noted that a similar system was studied by Brazil’s Lula outside the BRICS organization, proposing barter settlements among...
Bilateral Settlement Between China and Russia Worsens Due to New Sanctions
2.9.2024
The payment flow between China and Russia is being disrupted once again due to the enactment of a new package of sanctions that includes 46 Chinese companies allegedly assisting the Russian war effort. This has affected imports of dual-use products, which can be used for both military and civilian...
Why Socialism Fails: A Misesian Perspective
2.9.2024
Socialism, despite its promises of equality and social welfare, inherently fails due to its inability to perform economic calculation and its reliance on coercive control over the means of production. Ludwig von Mises, in his seminal work “Socialism: An Economic and Sociological...
Government Overspending Puts US in the ‘Fast Lane to Bankruptcy,’ According to Elon Musk
2.9.2024
In recent times, Elon Musk, the owner of X and the CEO and product architect at Tesla, Inc., has been voicing his concerns about inflation. This discussion became especially prominent after he interviewed former U.S. President Donald Trump. Just two days ago, Musk took to X, declaring that...