Weaponizing the US Dollar. Can It Work?
Michael Hudson refines and extends recent discussions on the future of the dollar, particularly under Trump, and finance-dominated capitalism
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UK Economy Falters as Pound Sterling Continues to Slide
Sustained neoliberalism is exacting a toll on the UK via currency wobbles and reluctance to raise rates in the face of budget pressures.
Read more...Yanis Varoufakis: What to Watch Out for in the Unfolding Palestinian Genocide
Yanis Varoufakis contends that even though Israel’s genocide in Gaza looks unstoppable, that the costs to Israel will keep rising.
Read more...China’s Government Bond Market Sounding Loud Deflationary Alarm. Is the Japanification China Has Warded Off Finally Arriving?
China’s investors are in freakout mode about deflation risks. Can its government turn the fundamentals around?
Read more...Is a US-Türkiye Deal Involving the Kurds in the Works?
As Erdogan’s hand weakens and the US-Israel look towards Iran, signs point to Türkiye backing down.
Read more...Europe Races to Refill as Gas Reserves Dwindle
A look at another act of European self-destruction in the name of harming Russia, here on the gas supply front.
Read more...DOGE: Nations Aren’t Corporations and ‘Efficiency’ Means Austerity
Why DOGE, if implemented on the scale intended, will be a train wreck for the great majority of Americans.
Read more...Who Benefits from Russia’s War in Ukraine
Contrary to plans, Ukraine war sanctions against Russia enriched many of Russia’s top businessmen, including those sanctioned personally.
Read more...Michael Hudson: Cracks in the Empire – Is the American Superpower Fading?
Michael Hudson provides a new, wide-ranging talk on the US hegemony-preservation efforts and what they mean for Europe, Russia, and BRICS.
Read more...Why Doesn’t the News Media Talk About the Real Issues in Life?
Looking at why the media seems increasingly to be talking to itself and not ordinary people.
Read more...What Should Tesla’s Stock Be Worth? Automaker, Stagnating Vehicle Sales like GM & Ford, Getting Overtaken by Competitors, Losing Share in the Booming EV Market?
Tesla is now just ar mid-size automaker amid EV competition that is eating its lunch. What might realistic valuations mean for Musk’s clout?
Read more...Trump’s Push To Shut Down the Axis of Upheaval Starts With LNG
A new neocon scheme, reportedly with backing among incoming Trump officials, to bring Russia to its knees with improved energy sanctions.
Read more...Why Do We Have a Mental Health Crisis?
Why neoliberalism is a major cause of mental health problems.
Read more...Trump and Political Realignment: Twirling Toward Freedom?
Is Trump’s hostile takeover of the Republican party part of a political realignment, or just jousting among plutocrats?
Read more...Post Cold War Geopolitics Worse for Global South
How the US mismanaged its unipolar moment to the detriment of the Global South.
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