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US captures Venezuelan President Maduro, citing narco-terrorism; Trump floats an operation on Columbia; China and Russia condemn US actions; ISM Mfg unexpectedly declines; Fed's Kashkari thinks they are close to neutral; Fed's Paulson sees some further adjustments to the FFR as likely appropriate later in the year; OPEC+ agreed to keep output unchanged as expected on Sunday; Chinese Services PMI matches expectations.

US Dept Of War Secures Silver Smelter Deal To Process LatAm Metals

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Under the plan, the U.S. Department of Defense will hold a 40% stake in the JPM-Financed smelter joint-venture...


Watch: Defeated Tim Walz Quits Governor's Race, Dodges Questions For Journalists

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Nick Shirley: "I ENDED TIM WALZ" ... 


US Mainstream Media Had Prior Knowledge Of Trump's Venezuela Assault But Withheld Coverage

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Despite their hostility toward Trump, they were quite cooperative on an act of war...


Sturdy Growth, Stagnant Jobs, Stable Prices: All Of Goldman's 2026 Outlooks In One Place

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Sturdy global growth coupled with non-recessionary Fed cuts should be positive for global equities, but tensions with 'hot valuations' may increase volatility...


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Watch: Dems Screeched For Maduro's Ouster... Until Trump Delivered It

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Schumer’s TDS-fueled hypocrisy is insane...


Hegseth Censures Sen. Kelly For Participation In Video Calling On Troops To Defy Orders

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The Department of War has begun retirement grade determination proceedings which could result in a reduction of Kelly’s corresponding pay. Hegseth also issued a formal Letter of Censure, citing Kelly’s "reckless misconduct"...


Silver: Bubble, Blow-Off, or Something Bigger?

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Silver could go triple-digits — or retrace 60%.

War Risk Is Back on the Tape — Defense Stocks Explode

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Hedge funds are not positioned for the defence squeeze.

Speculators Are Moving Towards Commodities

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...this year may see a continued divergence between crude on the one hand, and precious metals and non-oil commodities on the other.


Mamdani's NYC Tenant Czar Called To 'Seize Private Property,' Calls Home Ownership "White Supremacy"

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It's always the eyes...


Social Security Will Be Insolvent In Six Years. What's Congress Going To Do?

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Congress last made major Social Security changes 43 years ago...


10 Bold Tech Themes Goldman Says Will Shape 2026

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"On LEO satellite, we expect: (1) leading operators to accelerate satellite launches..." 


The 2025 Tax Game-Changer: What Retirees Need To Know Now

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New rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and SECURE 2.0 create both tax breaks and planning challenges.


Denmark Freaks Out Over Possible 'Venezuela Playbook' In Greenland, Warns 'End Of NATO'

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"Prepare for the worst." 


China-Bound 'Dark' Crude Tankers Make It Out Of Venezuelan Waters

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Blow to China temporarily blunted as some dozen Venezuela-loaded tankers join hoard at sea...


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$8,500 Gold And Other 2026 Sound Money Predictions

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And is the global monetary system on the brink of a reset?


Gold Is Setting Up Another Leg as Seasonality Turns Sweet

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Gold - China is positioned at March ’25 levels (~30% off the peak), CTA length is ~35% lighter, and CFTC specs are back to May ’25.

Key Events This Week: JOLTS And Jobs

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the key economic data releases this week are the November JOLTS job openings report on Wednesday and the December employment report on Friday. There are two speaking engagements by Richmond Fed President Barkin this week. 


Man Arrested For Breaking Windows At Vance's Home: Secret Service

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"As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows."