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Fed Quietly Restarts Something That Quacks Like QE and Precious Metals Soar
US Economy

Fed Quietly Restarts Something That Quacks Like QE and Precious Metals Soar

December 12, 2025

At the recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by…

Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets
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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

Shanghai Gold Exchange to Set Up Warehouses for International Deliveries and Favored Pricing in RMB
Political Economy

Shanghai Gold Exchange to Set Up Warehouses for International Deliveries and Favored Pricing in RMB

April 23, 2025

In major eastern financial news, the Shanghai Gold Exchange could soon be delivering specific products to overseas partner warehouses…

After 100 Days of ‘Shock Therapy’ Milei Retains Robust Support Even from Struggling Argentines
Political Economy

After 100 Days of ‘Shock Therapy’ Milei Retains Robust Support Even from Struggling Argentines

March 22, 2024

The “first 100 days” is used as a political measuring stick around the world to gauge the progress of…

Belt and Road’s Failures Are Well Documented—the Successes Not as Much
Political Economy

Belt and Road’s Failures Are Well Documented—the Successes Not as Much

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023

Story at a glance…  China’s Belt and Road Initiative was launched 10 years ago this month. Despite immense difficulties…

Silicon Valley Bank CEO’s Testimony Highlights Major Problem-Realities in American Finance
ArchivesUS Economy

Silicon Valley Bank CEO’s Testimony Highlights Major Problem-Realities in American Finance

May 16, 2023June 29, 2023

Set for a grilling before Congress at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, a written testimony from Greg Becker, former CEO…

New Global Payments Systems to Challenge the Dollar’s Future Dominance
ArchivesGlobal Economy

New Global Payments Systems to Challenge the Dollar’s Future Dominance

August 1, 2022July 14, 2023

PICTURED: Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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