The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle: Behind The Inexplicable "Strength" Of US Consumers Is $700 Billion In "Phanton Debt"

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“BNPL essentially lets people dig a deeper and deeper hole of credit, which will be harder and harder to climb out of”


Another Trump Trial Derailed: Fani-Donating Judge's Decision To Keep Her On RICO Trial Under Scrutiny By Appeals Court

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"Providing DA Willis with the option to simply remove Wade confounds logic and is contrary to Georgia law..."


Republicans Ready Sanctions On World Court If It Issues Arrest Warrants For Israelis

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"Target Israel and we will target you...You have been warned."


This Is What Happened After Several Schools Banned Cellphones

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Girls benefited the most from the policies...


US equity futures lower, Gilts pressured ahead of the BoE and USD/JPY nears 156 - Newsquawk US Market Open

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  • European equities are mixed, Stateside futures lower with slight underperformance in the RTY
  • Dollar is firmer, G10s in the red and USD/JPY now just shy of 156.00
  • Bonds pressured in a continuation of recent action; Gilts underperform slightly ahead of the BoE
  • Crude is firmer, XAU flat and base metals mostly lower
  • Looking ahead, US IJC, NZ Manufacturing PMI, BoE Policy Announcement, BoE DMP, Banxico Policy Announcement, Comments from Fed's Daly, BoE’s Bailey & Pill, ECB

Ukraine Warns Nationwide Power Outages Coming Amid 'Massive' Russian Strikes

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Ukrenergo: "There may be power cuts for household & industrial consumers across Ukraine."


Why Germany Is Choosing Natural Gas Over Nuclear Power

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Germany’s move to eliminate the last vestiges of its nuclear energy sector also comes at a time when the nation’s energy security is a cause for some concern.


The Chinese EV Wall In Europe Is Breaking

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"When we're talking about these mass market segments, it's mainly about price ... and when you look at [Chinese brands'] price positioning compared to European rivals, there is always an advantage." 


VIX Rollercoaster, Surging Utilities and Exhausted Sellers

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It took VIX 15 sessions to go from 13.5 to 21.3....and it took it 13 sessions to go all the way down to 13 again.

Sport Is The Continuation Of Diplomacy By Other Means

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...the goals of Olympism are being undermined by Western politics...


UK Moves Against Russian Diplomatic Personnel & Sites 'Used For Intel Purposes'

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Tensions escalate into full-blow diplomatic war...


The Machinery Of Fascism Revisited

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In the 1930s, a sizable portion of elite opinion was fully behind fascism...


Limited reaction to Chinese trade, BoE ahead - Newsquawk Europe Market Open

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APAC stocks were mixed following the indecisive performance stateside, while somewhat mixed but improved Chinese trade data had little impact.

Strengthening Our Beleaguered Military Starts With A Maritime Overhaul

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Today there isn’t really much in the inactive fleet to recall to service.


Hedge Fund Boss Loses Legal Fight Over 2,364 Silver Bars Found In WWII Shipwreck

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"The South African government had argued that that it not only still owns the silver, but insisted..." 


A Deep Dive Into The Opioid Crisis

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Yes, we in the medical profession got millions of Americans addicted to heroin and fentanyl. But that was all just a big misunderstanding. Why get into it?


These Are The Countries With The Highest Rates Of Crypto Ownership

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...the answer may well surprise you.


Lawmakers Urge U.S. Action To Halt China's Organ Trade

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China has vehemently denied these claims...


Argentina To Mine Bitcoin With Stranded Gas

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It will harness 1,200 machines to monetize gas currently being flared into the atmosphere...


"Is Consumer Travel Spending Easing?" - BofA Identifies New Trend As Travel Companies Miss Earnings 

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"Theme Alert?"