Category Archive: 5) Global Macro

EU dependent on Nord Stream 1 for gas, ‘Gazprom will fulfill obligations,’ says Putin | World News

Russia is expected to restart the gas supplies via the North Stream One pipeline on time. This, as per the EU was preparing for Russia to delay the gas supplies after the North Stream One pipeline was shut down for its annual maintenance on July 11.

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Yield Curve Inversion ‘Infection’ Spreading [Ep. 263, Eurodollar University]

The US Treasury yield curve continues to spread and has reached the 52-week bill. The Fed is being told by the market it will be CUTTING rates, soon.

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The global food crisis, explained

The war in Ukraine threatens the world with unprecedented hunger. Even with a deal in place to get Ukraine's food exports moving, serious weaknesses in the global food system would remain. Can anything be done to prevent future crises?

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Own These Assets To Survive The Bear Market

Hot inflation is crashing corporate profits, as consumer spending falls and the Fed's rate hikes make the cost of capital more expensive. As a result, stocks remain under pressure and bond default risks grow.

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Why Are Foreigners Happy with Bond ‘Losses’? [Ep. 262, Eurodollar University]

Foreign institutions have been merrily losing money on US Treasury holdings for years, buying high and selling low - are they insane? No, their investment behavior reveals that these bonds are used for managing risk, global systemic risk.

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Solar tech company aims to cut Germany’s reliance on Russian gas amid Ukraine war | Tech In Trend

Europe is facing a major energy crisis amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. However, there is a Solar tech company named WeDoSolar that aims to cut Germany's reliance on Russian gas.

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Fossil fuels will have to end. Are batteries the new ‘oil’?

There is an urgent need to cut greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid global warming and create a society without fossil fuels. The solution is emission-free electrification 3 scientists received the 2019 Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries.

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US Security Advisor: Iran will supply combat drones to Russia | Latest English News

Jake Sullivan, the White House national security advisor said that Iran is planning to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapon capabilities to Russia for use in Ukraine.

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Russian rockets hit central Ukraine, Zelensky call it ‘an act of terrorism’ | World News | WION

Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine. The strike killed 21 people and wounded about 90 more. Ukrainian president Zelensky called it 'an act of terrorism'.

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Gravitas: Ukraine war: Putin renews old friendships

Europe is on the edge after the Russian Nord Stream gas link was shutdown. President Vladmir Putin is making fresh moves. He will travel to Iran next week. Palki Sharma tells you what to expect. #Gravitas #Ukraine #VladimirPutin

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The Economist Reviews Pandemic Goods Boom 2020-22 [Eurodollar University, Ep. 261]

The Economist recounts how the pandemic led to a goods-consumption-boom and whether post-pandemic economics means normalization, or a services boom or a recession.

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The Economist Notes UK’s Economy was Maimed 15 Years Ago [Eurodollar University, Ep. 260]

The Economist admits to, warns of and draws attention to Britain's 15-year economic depression, labeling it a "slow-burning crisis", "long-standing", "stagnation nation" and "a chronic disease". There are many devastating socioeconomic, geopolitical consequences. It's not just Britain, it's the world.

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Black holes: why they matter

NASA’s James Webb Telescope has captured this stunning image of stars around a black hole. Yet black holes remain among the biggest mysteries of the universe. What are they and why are they so important?

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Ukraine: Harvest season makes farmers anxious, estimated 22 million tons of grain blocked | WION

Harvest season begins in September and is often marked by festivities in other parts of the world but in Ukraine farmers are anxious especially with the ports blocked and warehouses filled with last times harvest, what miseries will come this season along with the raging Russia-Ukraine war?

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Possibility of peace talks: Putin says not rejecting peace negotiations | World English News

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he is not rejecting peace negotiations. He added that the West wants to defeat him and Russia.

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Zelensky calls for modern military aid as assault in Eastern Ukraine intensifies

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Zelensky calls for modern military aid as the assault in Eastern Ukraine intensifies.

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MacroVoices #331 Jeff Snider: The Eurodollar Curve Says Deflation Not Inflation

MacroVoices Erik Townsend and Patrick Ceresna welcome Jeff Snider to the show. Jeff says that monetary inflation is NOT the cause of out-of-control consumer prices, and he doesn’t see stagflation as a big risk.

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No end to the Ukraine-Russia war in sight as Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Dnipro | WION

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for months now and there is still no end to the Ukraine-Russia war in sight. Now, Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Dnipro.

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The Market Is Playing Tug of War With the Fed

On the eve of one of the most consequential Jobs Fridays maybe ever, Jeffrey Snider says markets reflect an ongoing struggle between central bankers and investors. The former believe they must continue on their rate-hiking path.

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WION Live Broadcast: Did Israeli gunfire kill journalist Abu Akleh? | Russia captures Luhansk region

WION Live Broadcast: Did Israeli gunfire kill journalist Abu Akleh? | Russia captures Luhansk region - Did Israeli gunfire kill journalist Abu Akleh? - Russia captures Luhansk region #WIONLiveBroadcast #EnglishNews #WION

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