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China’s US Treasury Holdings Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in May
[yesterday 8:30 AM] According to data released by the U.S. Treasury, China has sold off more of its U.S. Treasury holdings, bringing its current total to $756.3 billion, the lowest level since March 2009. While some may not consider this significant, it marks the…
Goldman Trader Notes Market Strength, Crypto Ascent to $4T Amid Warning on Shifting Risk/Reward
[yesterday 3:30 AM] Goldman Sachs’ top trader, Tony Pasquarello, sees the U.S. stock rally holding its pace but flags a shifting risk and reward dynamic as summer approaches—especially with the crypto market ballooning to a staggering $4 trillion in value. Goldman’s…
Brazil-US Trade Conflict May Escalate, Spurring Mutual Retaliation
[Jul 20 8:30 AM] Reports indicate that both Brazil and the U.S. are exploring ways to retaliate, escalating the trade feud initiated by President Trump when he imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports. The political status of former President Jair Bolsonaro is…
Murray Rothbard’s 1963 Text Foreshadows Modern ‘Hidden Tax’ of Inflation, Expert Claims
Silver Snaps Back to $38: The Metal’s 14-Year Comeback Is Turning Heads
[Jul 13 2:30 PM] While gold has quietly drifted 0.07% lower over the past month, silver has been busy stealing the spotlight with a 4.89% climb in the same 30-day stretch. The last time silver flirted with or topped $38 was back in its legendary 2011 rally. $14 to…
Trump Administration Slaps 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico
[Jul 13 9:30 AM] President Trump published two new letters on Truth Social, enacting 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico, effective August 1st. The repercussions of these tariffs could be significant if ultimately enacted, as Mexico and the EU are major trade partners…
Trade War Escalates as Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Mexico, EU
[Jul 12 8:15 PM] On July 12, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting August 1, following unsuccessful trade negotiations. This escalation in the trade war has angered U.S. allies and unsettled…
Peter Schiff Sounds the Alarm: Bitcoin’s Rise Is a ‘Distraction’ From Silver’s Big Moment
[Jul 11 8:39 PM] Precious metals enthusiast and entrepreneur Peter Schiff has been spotlighting silver’s recent momentum—and taking a few jabs at bitcoin in the process, calling it a “distraction.” As Bitcoin Soars, Schiff Says Silver Is the Real Moonshot Investor
Argentina Reportedly Secures Zero-Tariff Agreement With the US
[Jul 11 9:30 AM] President Javier Milei and the Trump Administration have reportedly agreed to the zero-tariff terms, with the corresponding announcement on hold as President Trump aims to showcase Argentina as an exemplary case in the region, according to local…
US Tariffs on BRICS Could Deepen Global De-Dollarization Trend, Economist Warns
[Jul 11 2:30 AM] Dollar dominance faces a historic reckoning as looming U.S. tariffs on BRICS nations risk accelerating de-dollarization and fueling a rapid pivot to rival financial systems. US Tariff Threats Could Backfire as BRICS Strengthens Parallel Financial…
July’s Rate Cut Dreams Fade: Fed Seen Holding Firm as Trump Fumes
[Jul 10 3:30 PM] While both equities and bitcoin have climbed to record highs, expectations for a July rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve remain dim. As of now—20 days ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—the odds of no rate change sit at a…
Trump Administration Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Imports
[Jul 10 11:30 AM] Trump noted that the new 50% tariff on Brazilian imports was justified due to the unfair treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro and the censorship orders issued by Brazil’s courts on social media platforms. In response, Lula stated that…
Shekel Reaches 30-Month High Against Dollar Amid Geopolitical Developments
[Jul 9 2:29 PM] The Israeli new shekel has reached its strongest level against the US dollar in over 30 months, specifically since January 2023, with the current exchange rate at approximately 3.327 ILS per USD as of July 9, 2025. This marks a significant…
Belarus Proposes Introduction of Digital Currencies to BRICS Settlement System
Russian Official Warns at BRICS: US Dollar Losing Trust Amid Global Financial Shifts
[Jul 8 2:30 AM] Global confidence in the U.S. dollar is crumbling as rising debt, sanctions backlash, and collapsing trust spark a powerful shift in the foundation of global finance, a top Russian official says. US Dollar Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Amid Rising…
Trump Threatens Tariffs on BRICS Allies Amid Push for Alternative System
[Jul 7 7:46 PM] U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries supporting BRICS’ anti-American policies. Trump Slams BRICS’ Anti-American Policies U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional…
Brazil’s Ambassador to India Addresses BRICS Currency Speculation
[Jul 7 2:30 AM] BRICS is accelerating plans to ditch the dollar in favor of national currencies, as Brazil’s Ambassador to India clarifies direction on a unified currency and signals sweeping financial shifts. Senior Brazilian Diplomat Addresses BRICS Currency…
Peter Schiff Warns of Sharp Selloff in US Dollar, Treasuries, and Stocks
[Jul 7 12:30 AM] U.S. markets face a potential triple hit as inflation risks, tariff threats, and flawed fiscal policy converge, setting the stage for a brutal asset-wide selloff. Sharp Selloff Across US Assets Likely, Schiff Warns of Economic Fallout A looming…
ECB President Christine Lagarde Warns Stablecoin Adoption Might Lead to ‘Privatization of Money’
[Jul 6 10:30 AM] Lagarde stated that the rise of stablecoin adoption has introduced other risks, as it weakens sovereignty and reduces the ability to conduct monetary policy. She emphasized that, as they currently stand, stablecoins should not be treated as money…
Brazilian President Lula Proposes BRICS Develop New Trade Currency
[Jul 6 9:30 AM] Lula proposed this new BRICS currency in the context of a world that must embrace free trade and multilateralism. The Brazilian leader acknowledged that the proposal presents several challenges but emphasized that it is necessary for the benefit of…
US Dollar May Weaken as Stablecoin Regulations Reshape Global Finance
[Jul 6 4:30 AM] Europe’s largest asset manager is sounding alarms as U.S.-regulated stablecoins surge, threatening to erode dollar dominance and destabilize global money flows at massive scale. US Dollar’s Global Role Challenged by Surge in Regulated…
Ray Dalio Warns of $18T Debt Explosion With ‘Painful Disruptions’ Dead Ahead
[Jul 6 1:30 AM] Exploding U.S. debt, shrinking revenues, and spiraling interest costs point to an unavoidable financial reckoning, with Ray Dalio warning of brutal market shocks and systemic instability. Ray Dalio Predicts Painful Economic Shocks as US Debt Hits…
Debt Bomb Passes: Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’ Edges House Despite GOP Rebels
[Jul 4 4:30 AM] On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” with a 218–214 vote, clearing the way for a July 4 signing. Republican Opposition Fizzles Out The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly…
Dollar Index Reaches Critical Lows as Investors Lose Confidence in Trump’s Policies
[Jul 1 10:30 AM] The dollar index is experiencing one of its worst performances since the Reagan administration, with the greenback plummeting against other fiat currencies. Analysts suggest that the inconsistent policies of the Trump administration are…
Treasury Secretary Bessent Leads Search for Next Fed Chair as Powell’s Term Nears End
[Jun 30 7:24 PM] Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is actively involved in selecting a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term concludes in May 2026, with President Donald Trump expected to announce a successor imminently. Powell Successor…
US Dollar Faces Historic Stress Test as BIS Issues Dire Warning on Global Fragility
[Jun 30 6:10 AM] U.S. policy upheaval is rattling global markets, weakening the dollar’s safe-haven status and accelerating fears of systemic instability, as financial trust erodes worldwide. US Policy Chaos Triggers BIS Warning: Dollar in Danger, Trust Eroding…
Africa Unites in Currency Revolution: PAPSS Launches Dollar-Free Trade Platform
[Jun 29 9:34 PM] The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System has officially launched a currency marketplace aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar for intra-African trade. No Hard Currency Involved The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has…
Winklevoss and Armstrong Warn: Socialism Punishes the Poor the Most
[Jun 28 3:34 PM] In a stark rebuke of rising socialist sentiment in New York City, tech entrepreneur Tyler Winklevoss voiced his concerns over the ideological direction of the city and the nation. Crypto Moguls Criticize Socialism’s False Promises Gemini co-founder…
BRICS Internal Trade Reaches Major Milestone: Bloc Strengthens Inner Bonds
[Jun 27 6:05 PM] The BRICS organization has reached a milestone in internal trade numbers, reaffirming the relevance of these relations as part of the world’s economic exchange structure. President Putin reinforced the relevance of the new BRICS growth model…