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Gravitas: Russia’s Wagner Group is hiring mercenaries from prisons

2022-08-09

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Russia's Wagner Group has reportedly launched a 'recruitment drive'. It is recruiting mercenaries from Russian prisons. Billboards with the group's ads have been installed in Russian cities. What is the Wagner Group? How does it help Moscow? Palki Sharma reports.

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High inflation: what you need to know

2022-08-04

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In many countries, inflation is at its highest level since the early 1980s, and consumers are feeling the pinch. What can be done to bring it under control? 00:00 - Global inflation is rising again 00:24 - What is inflation? 00:51 - Why is high inflation a concern? 01:40 - How to control inflation 03:00 - How monetary policy can tame inflation Sign up to our daily newsletter for the latest coverage: https://econ.st/3JrA0c5 Read more on our...

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Another Historic Social Security Cost of Living Increase is on the Way

2022-08-03

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2022-08-03

It’s almost time for the Social Security Administration to break out pencil and calculator to find out how much more it costs to live this year than it did last, and then decide how much of a raise Social Security beneficiaries will get in 2023. For 2022, the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) was 5.9%, the largest increase since 1982.

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Can We "Export Inflation?" Yes We Can, Yes We Are

2022-08-03

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2022-08-03

A strong currency exports inflation to those nations which do not issue the currency. Though it's difficult to be confident of anything in the current flux, I am pretty confident of three things: 1) price is set on the margins 2) currencies are the foundation of every economy 3) the financial forecasts issued to calm the public do not reflect operative geopolitical goals.

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WION Fineprint: Oil & gas price surge amid Ukraine war | Latest English News

2022-08-03

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As global economies show worrying signs of rising food prices, soaring gas prices and high inflation rates, oil super majors witness record-breaking profits. How? Well, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is driving these stunning profits for the oil giants.

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WION Dispatch: ‘SCO has agreed to trade in local currencies,’ says Russian FM

2022-08-02

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The formal meet of the foreign ministers of the SCO grouping is currently underway in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent. Russian foreign minister said, SCO has agreed to trade in local currencies.

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How Much of "Inflation" Is the Price Being Jacked Up Under the Excuse of "Inflation"?

2022-08-02

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2022-08-02

The problem for global corporations feasting on "Inflation" profiteering is that the vast majority of consumers can't afford another lavish vacation, overpriced vehicle or specious subscription.

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When You Can’t Go On by Charles Hugh Smith, Chapter by Chapter

2022-08-02

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Hear it Here - adbl.co/3OFQ1MB When I burned out, what I wanted but could not find was a practical guide by someone who had experienced burnout themselves. None of the material I found spoke to what I was experiencing or to my sense that our economy is now optimized to burn people out. I decided to write the guide I wanted but could not find. This is my experience of burnout, reckoning and renewal. This book is my account of what helped me....

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The Roundtable Insight – Charles Hugh Smith on the USD, Emerging Markets and Investment Implications

2022-08-01

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Http://financialrepressionauthority.com/2022/07/28/the-roundtable-insight-charles-hugh-smith-on-the-usd-emerging-markets-and-the-investment-implications/ Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/roundtableinsight

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What Can The Beatles Teach Us about Management?

2022-08-01

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2022-08-01

Own your work. Don't give it away or let others profit at your expense. Leverage it when opportunities arise. What can The Beatles teach us about management?Young readers may wonder why The Beatles still matter 52 years after the band broke up. It's a fair question.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Deadly attack on a prison in Donetsk, dozens dead

2022-08-01

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It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Armies of both countries are fighting since the invasion began. Now, a Deadly attack on a prison in Donetsk claim dozens of lives.

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Fed Official: Inverted curve means Fed is awesome [Ep. 269, Eurodollar University]

2022-08-01

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James Bullard, St. Louis Fed chief, says the yield curve is twisted by the inflation surge, and may not be a recession message. Indeed, markets are twisting it because they have confidence the central bank will get control of consumer prices.

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Weekly Market Pulse: Opposite George

2022-08-01

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2022-08-01

It all became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I’ve ever made, in my entire life, has been wrong. My life is the complete opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have, in every aspect of life, be it something to wear, something to eat… It’s all been wrong.

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When You Can’t Go On: Burnout, Reckoning and Renewal By: Charles Hugh Smith

2022-07-30

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Hear it Here - adbl.co/3OFQ1MB When I burned out, what I wanted but could not find was a practical guide by someone who had experienced burnout themselves. None of the material I found spoke to what I was experiencing or to my sense that our economy is now optimized to burn people out. I decided to write the guide I wanted but could not find. This is my experience of burnout, reckoning and renewal. This book is my account of what helped me. The...

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Blinken holds conversation with Lavrov; First talk since the Ukraine war began

2022-07-30

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. They talked for the first time since the Ukraine war began.

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Nord Stream 1 supply to be cut | Zelensky slams Russia’s gas cut move; ‘Must act soon’ says EU

2022-07-29

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Russian energy giant Gazprom has said that it will again drastically cut gas supplies to EU countries through its main pipeline the north stream one due to maintenance work. To this the EU has now said that it must stack soon to reduce its usage of Russian gas.

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How are offices changing? | The Economist

2022-07-28

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The pandemic and hybrid working have changed the very idea of the office. This is not only changing the design and purpose of offices, but the look of cities too. Chapters 00:00 - The office: a shifting concept 00:57 - What do future offices look like? 02:30 - The office as a social destination 03:20 - The rising demand for flexible work 04:06 - How should hybrid employees be managed? 06:01 - Will hybrid work worsen gender inequality? 06:36 -...

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Nord Stream 1 supply to EU to be cut further, says Russia’s Gazprom | Latest English News | WION

2022-07-28

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The Russian state-controlled energy company Gazprom has announced a drastic cut to gas deliveries through Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Europe from Wednesday.

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There Won’t Be Any Winners Because The Status Quo Is Corrupt Everywhere

2022-07-28

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2022-07-28

Systemic corruption on this vast scale optimizes failure and collapse. Debating which nations will "win" as the global economy unravels is a popular but pointless parlor game.Since the status quo in every nation is deeply, profoundly, systemically corrupt, there won't be any "winners," there will only be losers.

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What’s Truly Important? The Global Revaluation Is Accelerating

2022-07-27

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2022-07-27

How much gold will you trade for a few eggs? It depends on how hungry you are. Two ideas will help us understand the rest of this tumultuous decade: core-periphery and the revaluation of what's truly important: systemic adaptability, transparency, accountability, risk, capital and resources.

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