Category Archive: 5) Global Macro

Charles Hugh Smith: Sailing the Uneasy Economic Waters.

Ride It Out. Navigating the recent economic storm has been a challenge for many. In this video, Charles Hugh Smith offers expert insight and advice on how to weather the downturn. Learn his strategies for sustaining your finances and investments during these difficult times. Hear his tips on how to make sound decisions in turbulent markets and prepare yourself for whatever comes next. Don't miss out - watch this must-see video now to get valuable...

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Putin’s hidden war: the Russians fighting back

The invasion of Ukraine left Russians with a stark choice: carry on as normal or make a stand against the war. But speaking out in Russia carries huge risks. How is the opposition managing to resist the regime – and at what personal cost? 00:00 - One year on 01:37 - The first wave of protests 05:43 - Crackdown on dissent 10:04 - Individual acts of rebellion 13:51 - Partial mobilisation 16:20 - Russia’s mass exodus 23:06 - The future of Russian...

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Turmoil Ahead As We Enter The New Era Of ‘Scarcity’ | Charles Hugh Smith

WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKETS? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.wealthion.com As the old saying goes: "It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so." It's easy for investors to fall into the traps laid by their belief systems. Whether to the bullish or bearish side, we all have our own biases that can warp the way we...

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Ferocious battle of disinformation in Ukraine War, Russia blaming Ukraine for Bucha | Latest | WION

Ukraine is fighting away from the battlefield and that's a ferocious battle of disinformation. The Pro-Russian agitators are seeking to shift blame for many war crimes on Ukraine.

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Why Nigeria is crucial to democracy in Africa

Nigeria's youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa? 00:00 - Why Nigeria matters 01:06 - Nigeria’s security crisis 03:42 - How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy 05:26 - How young Nigerians are driving change 11:31 - Youth protests across Africa Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read more of our Africa...

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Russia Ukraine War: Russia fires missiles across Ukraine | World News | WION

Ukraine war nears one year anniversary, now Russia is reportedly gaining in the Luhansk region. While, western allies pledge more weapons to Ukraine, in the latest, Russia launched missile strikes across Ukraine.

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WION Speed News | Paris Olympics 2024: Zelensky attends meet to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes

WION examines global issues with in-depth analysis and brings you a quick round-up of all the top headlines and breakings from all across the world.

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War in Ukraine: NATO looks at new start of offence in Bakhmut | Latest News | English News | WION

Russia has begun a new offense in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Ukrainian military are now bracing for new ground attacks. As the anniversary of invasion of Ukraine nears, Russian forces pounded the city of Bakhmut on Monday.

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WION live: U.S. shoots down 4th aerial object in 2 weeks | Russia-Ukraine war update | English News

U.S. military shot down a mysterious object to have appeared in the skies of Lake Huron close to the Canadian border. This is the fourth flying object that has been taken down over North America in two weeks. Watch this livestream for more updates.

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Moldova President warns of Russian agent infiltration | Latest News | International News | WION

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of planning to overthrow her country's government by using foreign saboteurs disguised as anti-government protesters.

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We really can’t afford for this to fail.

China reopening, media rather than money blitz. Bank lending has been hyped though as usual the rest of the story - the important parts - get left out for the narrative. The reopening impulse just isn't there, and we can verify that it isn't just by doing the full money math.

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Climate-change migrants: what can be done?

Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration? Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 - How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 - How ‘managed retreat’ can resolve climate impacts 05:15 - Global warming spells trouble for the developing world 06:30 - How should governments handle mass climate...

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Russian President vows victory in Ukraine | World News | English News | Latest News | WON

Russian president drew parallels between the Soviet Union's fight in World War II and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He compared the fighting to Nazi Germany's invasion and hinted that Moscow could use nuclear weapons.

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Russian President draws parallel between WWII, Ukraine War | World News | English News | WION

Russian president drew parallels between the Soviet Union's fight in World War II and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. He compared the fighting to Nazi Germany's invasion and hinted that Moscow could use nuclear weapons.

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Gravitas: Is Russia planning a new offensive?

Is Russia planning a new offensive? Ukraine's Defence Minister says Putin could launch a new offensive on February 24. Is there any credit to his claims? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Climate change: what is ocean acidification?

As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas, ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate change’s so-called “evil twin”? Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the ocean’s deepest point reveal its past? 02:55 Why are baby oysters dying? 04:08 Is the ocean acidic? 05:21 What is causing ocean acidification? 06:01 Why are corals...

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This wasn’t just expected, it has been practically inevitable.

What *was* behind the Fed's aggressive hawkishness from just a couple weeks ago? A whole lot of bad assumptions. What *is* behind the Fed's sudden conversion?

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They jumped the gun on the soft landing, just as markets predicted.

Soft landing fever has spread around the world. There are three major reasons why, from US labor stats to China reopening then the idea Europe survived a major scare. On that last one, did it? Latest data from there has gotten as ugly as market curves when predicting that very ugliness.

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You won’t believe what is really behind the Fed’s rate hikes & inflation rhetoric.

The FOMC meets again tomorrow and Wednesday to discuss policymakers' views of economic conditions and risks. And they are all based on garbage. This garbage.

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“The Fed lied. Now they’re doing it again,” Jeff Snider

Jeff Snider is Chief Strategist for Atlas Financial and co-host of the popular Eurodollar University podcast.

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