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Is "De-Dollarization" On The Table? BRICS Summit Approaches As Trade War Simmers Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, For many years now I have been talking about the growing global economic divide between East and West. This volatile opposition between the BRICS nations and the US is not a product of the Trump era. It has been decades in the making with a myriad of complex working parts and numerous US trading partners have been preparing for the fallout as far back as 2008. At the same time behind the scenes there have been malicious influences at play: Special […]

Mizuho: "Pretty High" Confidence Data Will Show China Dumping US Treasuries Now that even the shoeshine boy is speculating whether China is selling its US treasuries (to kill three birds with one stone: i) hammer the dollar, ii) push yields higher and iii) prop up the yuan, if only to give the impression that China is winning the trade war something we described here), Mizuho has a “pretty high” degree of confidence that data will eventually show if China has been selling US Treasuries, according to Jordan Rochester, EMEA head of FICC strategy at the bank. “Annoyingly we […]

Hegseth's Memo, What To Do Next Authored by Tim Ray & Jim Smith via RealClearDefense, As DOGE’s eye shifts to the Department of Defense and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls on his defense leaders to accelerate their workforce and recapitalization plans by the end of the week, our national security ecosystem has an unprecedented opportunity to radically restructure and set itself not for yesterday’s wars, but tomorrow’s security. To seize the moment, DOGE and Secretary Hegseth's team have many reform options at their disposal: streamline bureaucratic […]

On Palm Sunday, Israel Bombs The Only Christian Hospital In Gaza Claiming it held a "command and control center used by Hamas," Israel chose Palm Sunday to bomb the only Christian hospital in war-shattered Gaza. It was also the last fully-functioning hospital in Gaza City. No casualties from the bombing per se were reported by Gaza's civil emergency service. However, a child who'd been hospitalized for a head wound died from "the rushed evacuation process," said the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the al Ahli Arab Hospital. The diocese is part of the Anglican […]

China Limits Stock Sales To Maintain Impression Of Stability, As Bessent Hints At Boosting Treasury Buybacks If Fed Does Nothing Last week we explained how the escalating trade war between the US and China has gradually transformed into a theatrical war of who has the upper hand on any given day. And since it takes a long time for trade obstructions to hit the underlying economy, investors are keenly eyeing the stock, and especially FX, markets for any and every (early) indications of who has the upper hand (even if they are, as we show below, completely false). Meanwhile in […]

NYPD Launches Quality Of Life Division To Clean Up New York City Authored by Oliver Mantyk via The Epoch Times, A new quality of life division within the New York City Police Department (NYPD) will begin its pilot program on April 14. The division will respond to non-emergency calls and community complaints, as well as focusing on clearing low level crime from New York City streets. The “Q Team,” as NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch calls the division, will respond to 311 calls and non-emergency issues including noise complaints, illegal mopeds, homeless encampments, […]

US, Russia Preparing To Hold Hockey Matches In St. Petersburg & Washington Last month, during the lengthy phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin, the two broached the idea of holding special USA vs. Russia hockey games amid broader efforts at diplomatic normalization.  The March 18 phone call, which also resulted in the 'energy sites ceasefire' - saw the NHL announce at the time: "We have just become aware of the conversation between President Trump and President Putin" regarding the potential for hosting a big hockey event.  Now, on Monday Russia’s […]

China's Coal Imports Dip 6% As Local Prices Slump By Svetlana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Weak demand and domestic prices at four-year lows led to a 6% annual decline in Chinese coal imports in March, according to official data. Last month, China imported a total of 38.73 million metric tons of coal, compared to 41.38 million tons in imports in the same month of 2024, per data from the General Administration of Customs cited by Reuters on Monday. The domestic Bohai-Rim Bay thermal coal price index indicated that the domestic price for medium-grade coal slipped at the end of […]

Can The Work Ethic Make A Return? Authored by Jeffrey A. Tucker via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), I’m as excited as anyone about the prospect of a return of American manufacturing. But there are huge barriers, among which is the profitability metrics of accounting. Will it make sense from an economic point of view? Without that piece in place, political wishes and national determination will not be enough. A factory worker operates a large machine suspended on a pulley in an industrial plant amid shafts of light, circa 1950. FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images The United […]

"I'm Not Going To Do It": El Salvador Refuses To Return Alleged MS-13 "Terrorist" To US Update (1235ET): El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele will not return an El Salvadorian citizen mistakenly deported from the United States, suggesting that to return the man would be to smuggle a terrorist into the United States. "Well, I'm supposed to have suggested that I smuggle a terrorist into the United States, right?" Bukele said when pressed on returning the man to the US. "Return him to the United States. I smuggle him into the United States. I'm not going to do it." 🚨 […]

Trump Slams Biden, Zelensky & Putin For Ukraine War: 'Everybody Is To Blame' President Donald Trump while speaking with the press in the Oval Office on Monday once again blasted President Biden for the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, a war which Trump has repeatedly stressed should have never happened. "That’s a war that should have never been allowed to start and Biden could have stopped it and Zelensky could have stopped it and Putin should have never started it," Trump said. "Everybody is to blame." Trump added: "If Biden were competent and if Zelenskyy were […]

Will Tariffs Impact Car Insurance Rates? Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), You can’t watch a newscast without someone talking about tariffs. There are some reported concerns that the price of goods will increase. Products that are at the forefront of tariffs are automobile parts. Auto insurance rates may increase because of tariffs. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock With the possibility of prices on some auto parts increasing, the cost of one service everyone needs may also increase. Auto insurance rates may increase because of tariffs. But is this true, […]

'This Is Not About Tariffs': Ray Dalio Fears "Something Worse Than A Recession" Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warned that President Trump’s shifting tariff policy is part of a broader set of economic and geopolitical pressures that could trigger a crisis "worse than a recession." “I think that right now we are at a decision-making point and very close to a recession,” Dalio said. “And I’m worried about something worse than a recession if this isn’t handled well.” The founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, said in an interview with […]

Democrats Are Furious As Arizona Plans To Remove 50K Non-Citizens From Voter Rolls Authored by Matt Margolis via PJMedia.com, Another win for election integrity is unfolding in Arizona, where state officials are partnering with DHS to verify voter rolls. Make no mistake about it —this is exactly the kind of action we need to protect our elections from fraud and abuse. As many as 50,000 non-citizens are expected to be removed from Arizona's voter rolls following a successful lawsuit by America First Legal (AFL) against all 15 Arizona counties.  “This settlement is a […]

OPEC Lowers 2025 Oil Demand Forecast On Trade Tensions OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025, citing escalating trade tensions and weaker-than-expected economic indicators, according to Reuters and OilPrice.com. The cartel now anticipates a demand increase of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) for 2025, down 150,000 bpd from its previous projection. Similarly, the 2026 forecast has been adjusted downward to 1.28 million bpd.  OPEC's latest report highlights that Trump’s tariff war has dampened economic activity, leading to a more cautious outlook on […]

More Than 35,000 US Properties Foreclosed In March: Report Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The number of properties foreclosed in March as well as the first quarter of this year registered an increase amid elevated interest rates, according to real estate data company ATTOM. A sign posted in front of a home for sale in Stockton, Calif., on April 29, 2008. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images “There were a total of 35,890 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in March 2025,” the company said in an April 11 statement. “That figure was up 11 […]

Houthis Issue Total Death Toll After Month Of US Attacks, Claim 19th Reaper Downing Since the collapse of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire the renewed US anti-Houthi campaign over Yemen and in the Red Sea has been waged with intensity, now reaching the one-month mark. US aerial attacks continued to pummel the capital of Sanaa over the weekend. A fresh statement from the Houthis denounced attacks on a factory near Sanaa Sunday night which reportedly killed seven people and wounded 29 others, including five children. Over 100 Yemenis have been killed since March 15. Aftermath of an […]

No, A 50% Tariff Doesn't Mean A 50% Price-Hike Authored by Randy White via AmericanThinker.com, The tariff doomsday machine is roaring again.  This time, it’s over talk of a 50% tariff on certain imports.   Predictably, the panic-peddlers are out in force, warning that such a tariff means retail prices will skyrocket 50%.   It’s an easy line to chant, but it’s wrong — flat wrong — and anyone with a basic grasp of economics should know better. Let’s make one thing clear: a tariff applies to the transaction value, not the final retail price.  The […]

The 21st annual Central Banking survey, sponsored by HSBC, has revealed that currency market intervention by central banks is far more common than publicly acknowledged. Half of the 84 responding central banks, collectively managing $7.1 trillion, confirmed they had intervened in currency markets within the past year. The survey also...

"Will Not Surrender" - Harvard Snubs Trump Admin's Demands Tied To $9 Billion Funding Update (1730ET): Harvard University will not comply with the Trump administration’s demands to dismantle diversity programs or limit student protests in exchange for continued access to federal research funding. “We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement," Harvard president Alan Garber wrote in a campus-wide message on Monday afternoon.  “The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its […]

MAGA Trump Official Who Shuttered USAID & Wanted Deepest Cuts Fired After Clashes With Rubio: Report One of the key architects of the Trump administration's campaign to slash foreign aid has been fired from the State Department after less than 90 days on the job, according to the WSJ, citing US officials. Pete Marocco last month. Photo: kent nishimura/Reuters Pete Marocco, who oversaw the closure of USAID and briefly led the foreign-assistance mission at State, worked closely with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), yet at times clashed with Secretary of […]

China Would Lose A 'Trade War' With The US... "Gradually, Then Suddenly" Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, No one wants a “trade war” with China, or for that matter with any nation. Nonetheless, China has been waging one for years and is now locked in a tariff recalibration with the Trump administration. In this American effort to find trade parity and equity, China can do some short-term damage to the U.S., especially in terms of ceasing exports of some pharmaceuticals, phones, and computers. But ultimately, it cannot win—and will eventually lose […]

The US dollar has fallen to its lowest level in three years, with the dollar index at approximately 99.5. This decline follows the Trump administration’s announcement of tariff exemptions for tech products, though Commerce Secretary Lutnick indicated these items may face separate levies soon. Despite the dollar dropping 3% last...

"Things Are Breaking 'Out There'..." Authored by James Howard Kunstler, Systemic Considerations “Every western society is confronted by an internal cultural conflict between those who wish to distance society from its civilizational legacy and those who wish to renew it.”  - Frank Furedi on Substack Whatever else you think is happening in our world, contraction is the reality-based order-of-the-day, and everything else is downstream of that. The world has to get by with less. Nothing is going to fix this for everybody, though any number of schemes for redistributing […]

In case you have been wondering, this is what caused the price of gold to soar above $3,200. The post This Caused The Price Of Gold To Soar Above $3,200 appeared first on King World News.

Art Of The Deal By Benjamin Picton, senior macro strategist at Rabobank Art of the Deal Stocks had looked poised for a face-tearing rally today as another Trump pivot on China tariffs over the weekend threatened to blast out shorts. Trump announced that tariffs on computers and electronics would be set at 20% - rather than the full-freight-rate of 145% - placating big tech CEO’s and US consumers. However, late on Sunday President Trump walked back the concession by announcing via Truth Social that electronics are “just moving to a different tariff ‘bucket’” and that […]

Tariff Shock Delayed For Dollar Tree & Home Depot By Several Months Although President Trump rolled back reciprocal tariffs (excluding China) last week and a temporary exemption for smartphones, computers, chips, and other consumer electronics over the weekend, the uncertainty sparked by the trade war has left corporate America, including major retailers, on edge. Goldman analysts Kate McShane, Mark Jordan, and others shared key insights with clients on Monday from conversations with the management teams of retail giants Dollar Tree and Home Depot. Both retailers import a […]

Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated the Federal Reserve is ready to intervene in financial markets if liquidity issues emerge, though current conditions remain stable despite recent volatility following President Trump’s tariff announcements. While the 10-year Treasury yield has jumped to 4.5% and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned of potential...

Yield Spreads Suggest The Risk Isn't Over Yet Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, In November last year, I discussed the importance of yield spreads, historically the market’s “early warning system.” To wit:“ “Yield spreads are critical to understanding market sentiment and predicting potential stock market downturns. A credit spread refers to the difference in yield between two bonds of similar maturity but different credit quality. This comparison often involves Treasury bonds (considered risk-free) and corporate bonds (which carry default […]

An article from Bloomberg published April 14th, discusses how US Treasury bonds, traditionally considered ultra-safe investments during market turbulence, are behaving unusually amid President Trump’s trade war with China. Instead of rising when stocks fall (their normal pattern), long-term Treasuries are sometimes moving in the same direction as risky assets...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warned on “Meet the Press” that the US could face “something worse than a recession” if international tariffs aren’t managed properly. He compared current conditions to the 1930s, citing concerns about a breakdown in the monetary order. Dalio urged Congress to reduce the budget deficit to...

Gold prices have soared to unprecedented heights in 2025, breaking more than a dozen records and currently trading above $3,200. As investors seek safety amid economic uncertainty, CNBC consulted with financial experts on whether it’s still a good time to buy. Expert opinions remain divided. Sameer Samana of Wells Fargo...

Gold prices have surged to an all-time high above $3,200 an ounce, climbing as much as 2.1% to $3,244.15 on Friday and heading for a weekly increase exceeding 6%. “Gold is the best place to be in the market now. The unprecedented trade tension has deepened the distrust of US...

Michael Oliver, the man who is well known for his deadly accurate forecasts on stocks, bonds, and major markets, sent to King World News an extremely important note regarding gold. The post Michael Oliver Issues Important Update On The Gold Market appeared first on King World News.

Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned financial educator and author of bestseller “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has declared on social media that the financial crash he’s been warning about has now materialized. Kiyosaki is doubling down on his investment strategy centered on precious metals and cryptocurrency, specifically gold, silver, and Bitcoin. His...

Gold prices have surged 28% since Trump’s election victory, reaching record highs of $3,245.28 an ounce following his April 2nd “Liberation Day” tariff announcements. While serving its traditional role as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty and declining confidence in U.S. Treasuries, gold’s future remains tied to Trump’s unpredictable trade...

President Trump clarified that smartphones and electronics are not exempt from tariffs on Chinese imports, but merely moved to a different “tariff bucket.” He plans to launch a national security investigation into semiconductors and the electronics supply chain. Despite a temporary 90-day exemption announced Friday, Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed that...

Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia on Monday, using the opportunity to position China as a stabilizing global force in contrast to the United States under President Donald Trump. In an editorial published in both Vietnamese and Chinese official media, Xi emphasized that “there...

Has the precious metals bull run left you behind, or is your real opportunity just beginning?  Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard just released an eye-opening analysis comparing today’s gold market to the explosive 1970s bull run — when gold prices more than doubled in just 42 days.  Their surprising conclusion?...

Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price forecast for the end of 2025 to $3,700 per ounce, up from its previous prediction of $3,300. The bank cites higher-than-expected demand from central banks and increased ETF inflows driven by recession concerns. Goldman notes that if a recession occurs, gold prices could...

Discover how US-China tensions could spark the next monetary reset—and how to protect your wealth before it’s too late.

Are we heading toward another Great Depression? The warning signs are impossible to ignore. In his most direct warning yet, Mike reveals how today's U.S.-China tensions echo the exact conditions that preceded the Great Depression.

Nomi Prins, who gives speeches to the World Bank, IMF, and Federal Reserve, correctly predicted $3,000+ gold, the quick crash in the US dollar, and that global markets would be engulfed in chaos.  Here are her latest dire warnings and predictions. The post She Predicted $3,000+ Gold, The US Dollar Crash, And Global Markets Engulfed In Chaos appeared first on King World News.

After a wild week of trading, this will shock the world and rock global markets. The post This Will Shock The World And Rock Global Financial Markets appeared first on King World News.

Gold prices have surged over 8% in the past three days, marking the largest three-day rally since March 2020, as investors seek safety amid market turbulence caused by global trade war concerns. While traditional safe havens like the US dollar and Treasury bonds declined this week, gold has continued to...

US Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as safe-haven assets, are showing concerning behavior as they trade more like risky assets under President Trump’s trade policies. Longer-term Treasury yields have surged while the dollar has declined, and Treasury bonds have often moved in the same direction as stocks and other risky investments—rising...

Gold prices reached an unprecedented high exceeding $3,200 an ounce, climbing as much as 1.9% to $3,237.89 on Friday and continuing a weekly increase of about 6%. This surge highlights gold’s status as a financial safe haven during economic uncertainty. The primary driver has been President Trump’s inconsistent tariff policies,...

The surge in the price of gold continues to stun the world, but look at this shocker... The post Gold Surge Continues To Stun The World, But Look At This Shocker appeared first on King World News.

Goldman Sachs’ co-head of global commodities research, Daan Struyven, recommends gold as an attractive hedge against recession risks. Despite recent volatility, Struyven maintains a bullish outlook on gold, forecasting prices could reach $4,250 per ounce during a recession. He suggests that gold can help mitigate against potential recession drivers, including...

Global markets are experiencing significant volatility as the trade war between the US and China intensifies. The US dollar has suffered its worst four-day decline in over two years, sinking 1.2% to a six-month low. In response to US actions, China has dramatically increased tariffs on American goods from 84%...

The recent pullback in Trump’s trade war isn’t as significant as markets initially believed. Despite a 90-day pause and reduction to 10% for most reciprocal tariffs, U.S. consumers still face the highest effective tariff rates since 1909. PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding warns this represents an economic shock unseen since the...

According to Treasury Department data released Thursday, the US budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion during the first six months of the 2025 fiscal year, spanning October through March. This marks the second highest six-month deficit in the four decades of record-keeping, surpassed only by the $1.7...

China has retaliated against President Trump’s recent trade actions by raising tariffs on US imports from 84% to 125%, effective Saturday. This escalation comes despite Trump implementing a 90-day pause on Liberation Day tariffs and the EU matching the US pause on retaliatory duties. The White House clarified that US...

There’s something billionaires know about precious metals that most people don’t.  In his eye-opening new video, Mike latest research shows a troubling trend: retail sales at major mints are declining while institutional investors quietly accumulate massive positions in gold and silver. Mike explains:  As the author of the best-selling gold...

Gold prices experienced a significant rally on Friday, jumping 1.7% to $3,227.39 per ounce and briefly touching a record high of $3,237.56. This surge pushed bullion past the key psychological barrier of $3,200, bringing its weekly gains to over 6% and yearly gains to nearly 21%. The precious metal’s rise...

Wild trading continues in markets as gold futures surge another $115 and the US dollar collapse accelerates, but take a look at this... The post Wild Trading Continues As Gold Futures Surge Another $115 And US Dollar Collapse Accelerates But Take A Look At This… appeared first on King World News.

As gold futures approach $3,200, look at who just turned bullish and what it may mean for the gold market. The post SHOCKING: Gold Futures Approach $3,200 But Look At Who Just Turned Bullish appeared first on King World News.

An era-ending liquidity crisis is now being unleashed! The post An Era-Ending Liquidity Crisis Is Being Unleashed appeared first on King World News.

Here is a look at the hyper-debt bubble and the coming system lock-up. The post The Hyper-Debt Bubble And The Coming System Lock-Up appeared first on King World News.

Look at where investors are placing bets on big gains. The post Look At Where Investors Are Placing Bets On Big Gains appeared first on King World News.