I reported previously that a dealer I knew suddenly had his credit line closed. I have warned that besides banks preparing for the coming CBCDs closing local branches in the USA and Britain, I seriously question if they will allow people to buy precious metals and use cryptocurrencies post-CBDC. This is about control, and […]
ASIA: Japan’s economy grew at a surprisingly fast pace in the second quarter of the year, driven by strong auto exports and an increase in tourist arrivals. This growth of 6.0% on an annualized basis and 1.5% quarterly exceeded expectations, with GDP reaching a new high. This growth rate was the fastest since the […]
ASIA: Asia’s economic growth is predicted to surpass that of the US and Europe this year, driven by strong domestic demand. Morgan Stanley emphasizes that Asia, including countries like Japan, is expected to outperform due to factors like China’s rebound post-reopening and supportive fiscal and monetary policies. Notably, China, India, Indonesia, and Japan are […]
QUESTION: Marty, How the hell are you? It’s been too long. This case of charging manipulation of precious metals being “spoofing” is the end of the free markets. This eliminates the locals, and trading will never be the same. I remember when the lawyers over the insider trading cases with Michael Milken came to you, […]
ASIA: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das mentioned that vegetable prices in India are starting to decrease and are expected to continue declining from September onward. High vegetable and cereal prices led to a retail inflation surge of 7.44% in July, the highest in 15 months. Despite potential geopolitical tensions affecting food […]
ASIA: Beijing’s efforts to attract the Middle East’s capital are proving successful, with a Dubai-based chamber of commerce expressing eagerness for business collaboration and positioning itself as a key partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. China has become a significant global trade partner for the UAE, with over $72 billion worth of non-oil trade […]
ASIA: In India, retail inflation reached a 15-month peak in July due to higher prices of vegetables and cereals. The inflation rate rose to 7.44% in July from 4.87% in June, the highest since April 2022. Food inflation, accounting for about half of the consumer expenses, surged to 11.51% in July compared to 4.49% in […]
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 175.24 points or -0.55% to 31,450.76 Shanghai decreased 31.79 points or -1.00% to 3,131.95 Hang Seng decreased 375.78 points or -2.05% to 17,950.85 ASX 200 increased 2.10 points or 0.03% to 7,148.10 Kospi decreased 15.35 points or -0.61% to 2,504.50 […]
ASIA: Meeting China’s annual economic targets is not optional, Premier Li Qiang said, with a strong message calling for increased resources and policy coordination. During a State Council meeting on Wednesday, Li stressed the need to expand domestic demand, boost private enterprise, attract foreign investment and build a modernized industrial system as China […]
ASIA: The People’s Bank of China has reduced interest rates for medium-term lending and reverse repos, with a 15 basis point decrease for MLF (now 2.5%) and a 10 basis point decrease for reverse repos (now 1.8%). This move aims to counter the effects of the tax payment peak and maintain reasonable banking system […]
