Category Archive: 5) Global Macro

Why is Inflation in USA Higher than across World? [Ep. 281, Eurodollar University]

The San Francisco Fed reveals why US consumer prices accelerated more than other nations (i.e. stimulus checks). Also, the SF Fed explains why and when prices accelerated during 2020-22 (i.e. demand collapse and surge; supply shocks). At no point was it the Fed 'money printer go brr'.

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The Roundtable Insight – Charles Hugh Smith on the Insanity of Central Banks in Addressing Inflation

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Everything Is About To Crash Jeff Snider | Treasury Bills

Everything Is About To Crash Jeff Snider, Treasury Bills. #jeffsnider#treasurybills#economy#useconomy#

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Boris Johnson visits Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day | Latest International News

Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to mark Ukraine's independence day. This is Johnson's third visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded six months ago.

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China’s Currency (had been) Suspiciously Stable [Ep. 279, Eurodollar University]

China's economic results for July were "gruesome", the rest of the year not been much better. That's troubling enough but when the yuan doesn't move a scintilla for weeks it suggests the People's Bank of China is fighting hard to prevent a depreciation -- maybe even a devaluation?

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The Saudi prince: how dangerous is MBS?

Muhammad bin Salman, or MBS—the millennial crown prince of Saudi Arabia—appears increasingly invincible. With the war in Ukraine disrupting energy supplies, Western leaders are eager to get their hands on his oil. But should they worry about the young prince’s power? 00:00 - How dangerous is MBS 01:06 - How MBS has reformed Saudi Arabia 02:59 - Who is MBS? 03:36 - MBS’ rise to power 06:21 - Khalid Al-Jabri on MBS’ brutal regime 08:14 - The murder...

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Ukraine Nuclear Chief warns over Russian activity at nuclear site | Latest World News | WION

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant which is at the center of the Ukraine conflict continues to worry over a possible nuclear disaster. Reports now suggest that a detailed plan has been drawn up by Russia to disconnect Europe's largest nuclear plant from Ukraine's grid, citing concerns ahead of Ukraine's atomic energy.

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Jeffrey Snider about US Dollar

Jeffrey Snider about US Dollar: How the global monetary system actually works. What really make the FED. What is QE and QT.

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Gravitas LIVE | Six months of Ukraine war | What next in battleground Ukraine? | Putin’s big bet

Watch Gravitas LIVE with Palki Sharma Upadhyay: - 6 months of Ukraine war: Takeaways & the road ahead - Battleground Taiwan: China building more warships - Pak army to provide FIFA World Cup security - China’s big move in Iraq - Europe can’t get over a train breakdown #Gravitas #PalkiSharma #WION

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War in Ukraine nears 6 months, braces itself for Russian intensified attacks | Latest News | WION

Ukraine is bracing itself for increased Russian attacks ahead of its Independence Day on August 24th which falls exactly six months after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a 'special operation' in the neighboring nation. WION in an exclusive interview with Dr. Lada L Roslycky, international security analyst from Kyiv.

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WION Fineprint: How drones are shaping the Ukraine war

Drones have become the top focus in Ukraine as thousands are being used by both sides to hit targets behind the enemy lines. Molly Gambhir tells you how drones are shaping this war.

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Gravitas: Russia thwarts terror plot against India, detains I-S operative

Russia has thwarted a terror plot against India. The FSB has apprehended an Islamic state operative who planned to carry out a 'suicide attack' in India over the blasphemy row.

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Warning: Oil Moving Rapidly to “Contango” [Ep. 277, Eurodollar University]

The calendar spread (1- and 3-month) in the oil futures market (West Texas Intermediate) is compressing and is THIS close to being in contango. That would be the oil market saying, 'We don't see the demand. Keep your barrels—don't call us, we'll call you.'

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Taiwan: will there be war?

The uneasy status-quo between China and Taiwan, which has existed for seven decades, is looking more fragile than ever. Is war inevitable? 00:00 - Threat to Taiwan’s peace 00:38 - Are we closer to war? 01:47 - China’s growing power 03:01 - Taiwan’s allies 03:45 - Taiwanese public opinion 04:45 - Rising threat of war Read more about preventing a war in Taiwan: https://econ.st/3zX43UX Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter:...

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Gravitas LIVE | Crimea blast: Russia’s prestige on the line | Is Moscow raising the nuclear threat?

-Ukraine war escalates: Satellite images show destroyed Russian jets -Unlike Biden, Xi to get grand welcome in Saudi Arabia -China promises Aid, Nepal agrees to trans-Himalayan railway -India debates freebie politics -Japan’s male minister tried “pregnancy belly”

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Africa two weeks after Russian FM Lavrov’s visit

US top diplomat Antony Blinken is in Africa to woo the nations, which have largely steered clear of backing Washington against Moscow in the Ukraine war.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Fresh strikes at Zaporizhzhia nuke plant, UNSC convenes emergency meet

While the two neighbors are busy trading charges over shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuke plant, the world stands in fear of a possible catastrophe.

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McDonald’s plans to reopen in Ukraine

McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it plans on reopening its restaurants in Ukraine over the next few months in an early sign of western businesses returning to the country, even as the conflict with Russia continues.

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Nuclear power: the clean, green energy dream?

One of the keys to a smooth transition to a green economy is nuclear power. It's a proven alternative to fossil fuels—but the most important barriers to its adoption may not be what you think. 00:00 - The role of nuclear power 00:48 - The advantages of nuclear energy 01:41 - The problem with nuclear power 02:51 - Nuclear waste 03:58 - Storage options for nuclear waste Read more about nuclear power’s newest appeal: https://econ.st/3SyNAP4 Sign...

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Gravitas: US announces largest military package yet for Ukraine

The US has announced a $1 billion military package for Ukraine. The latest package brings total US commitments to almost $10 billion. Reports claim only 30% of these weapons are making it to the front lines. What about the rest? Palki Sharma tells you.

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