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Trump 2.0's Grand Strategy Against China Is Slowly But Surely Coming Together Authored by Andrew Korybko, Casual observers are convinced that Trump is a madman with no method behind his madness, but the reality is that he and his team – collectively known as Trump 2.0 – are slowly but surely implementing their grand strategy against China. Every one of their moves abroad should be seen as a means to this end. They want to comprehensively contain China and then coerce it into a lopsided trade deal that “rebalance[s] China’s economy toward household consumption” per […]

AWS Engineers Allowed An AI Tool to Act...Then The Cloud Unit Went Down Amazon’s cloud arm has experienced two recent service disruptions tied to the use of its own AI-powered coding systems, stirring debate inside the company over how quickly such tools should be rolled out, according to FT. One incident in mid-December led to a 13-hour interruption affecting a tool customers use to analyse AWS spending. Engineers had permitted the Kiro coding assistant to implement changes, and the system determined the fix was to “delete and recreate the environment.” An internal review […]

China Is Cracking Down On "Stock Market Influencers" As AI Surge Overheats Market Chinese regulators are tightening oversight of aggressive influencer promotions for investment products, worried that an AI-driven tech surge — encouraged by state policy — is overheating the market, according to Nikkei. In late January, media reports said the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) penalized a fund firm, identified as Fund D, for paying unqualified online influencers to market its products. According to a CSRC document cited in reports, the firm "induced investors with […]

Trump Admin Proposal Could Bring Drastic Changes To Asylum Process Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing an “overhaul” of the asylum process, according to a Friday announcement. The proposed 220-page rule, which is likely to face legal challenges, aims to reduce the number of immigrants filing fraudulent asylum claims for work authorizations in order to better focus on security checks. It also intends to cut back processing times and the massive backlog of pending claims, according to a statement. If […]

Iran Floats Joint Oil Investment, Sanctions Rollback Wish-List Ahead Of Next US Talks The Trump administration may have finally blinked, also knowing that yet another US-led war in the Middle East remains deeply unpopular among the American people. No attacks have come this weekend, as some were predicting last week, as President Trump appears to be exercising some level of patience and restraint, for now at least. "Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program in talks with the U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its […]

Waste Of The Day: The Story Of Robosquirrel Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Dr. Frankenstein was able to bring his monster back to life using just rusty tools and a cramped workshop. Researchers in California needed taxpayer funding from the National Science Foundation for their own reanimation experiment, with results that were not quite as impressive. In 2012, San Diego State University and the University of California, Davis used part of a $325,000 grant to create “Robosquirrel,” a taxidermied squirrel with a robotic tail. The money […]

Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs Won't Change US–China Trade Relations, Analysts Authored by Alex Wu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 20 that President Donald Trump’s global tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, analysts told The Epoch Times that it won’t affect U.S. trade relations with China, as there are other legal options for the Trump administration to impose levies. A China Shipping cargo container sits stacked at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., on […]

Tesla Avoids California Suspension By Dropping 'Self-Driving' Claims Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tesla Motors avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) by removing the term “autopilot” from its vehicle marketing efforts in California. The Tesla booth at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Studies Project in Washington on June 2, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times According to a statement issued by the California DMV on Feb. 17, Tesla had marketed its full […]

Trump Warns Netflix About Democrat Ties During Bid To Buy Warner Bros It's no secret that Netflix is a devout propaganda platform for the political left.  Some critics would argue that the sudden and disturbing surge in woke ideology injected into streaming entertainment started with Netflix and shows like Orange Is The New Black, "Dear White People" and Jessica Jones.  No one remembers such content anymore because it's forgettable tripe, but Netflix was definitely at the helm of the of far-left programming trend just as the Obama Administration was coming to a close. In fact, […]

Mexican Resort Towns Burn As Special Forces Kill Jalisco New Generation Cartel Boss "El Mencho" Update (1656): Mexico's Ministry of Defense announced on X that a military operation targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the Tapalpa area resulted in the death of cartel leader Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera. According to the statement, troops came under attack and returned fire "in defense of their integrity," leaving four CJNG members dead at the incident area and three others critically wounded. The ministry stated that those three later died during a medevac […]

Here's All The Key Figures Who Have Resigned Over The Epstein Files...So Far We are starting to finally see the beginning of a series of high-profile resignations following the Justice Department’s latest release of millions of pages tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents—emails, financial records, and photographs—name figures from politics, finance, diplomacy, academia, and the arts. Although inclusion in the files is not evidence of wrongdoing, the renewed scrutiny has prompted several prominent leaders to step down, as was documented by Time […]

AI Surveillance Should Scare Both Democrats And Republicans Authored by Brendan Steinhauser via RealClearPolitics, In a country desperate for unifying issues, there is growing consensus on one: surveillance of American citizens. From progressives who want to hold ICE accountable to conservatives who fear Big Government, an ever-expanding federal government has put many Americans on high alert, and artificial intelligence is only making matters worse. To quote New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom, “ICE is watching you.” It is true: U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process. Immigrants await their turn for green card and citizenship interviews at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Queens office in the Long Island City neighborhood of New York City on May 30, 2013. John Moore/Getty Images The civil legal […]

TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues Update (1200ET): It appears the potential blowback from shutting PreCheck and Global Entry was just too much to bear as Jake Sherman reports the Trump admin has reverted back to normal on PreCheck but has adjusted its policy in response to the govt shutdown. "At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public. As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly. Courtesy escorts, such as those for Members of […]

Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration For Potomac Sewage Spill Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration Saturday for the District of Columbia following a massive raw sewage spill into the Potomac River, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced. Water samples are taken from the Potomac River in Glen Echo, Md., on Jan. 23, 2026. Nathan Ellgren/AP The White House named the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the lead federal agency in response to at least 240 million gallons of […]

21-Year-Old Male Identified As Shotgun-Wielding Mar-a-Lago Intruder Update (1230ET): AP News reports that the 21-year-old male, armed with a shotgun and a gas canister, who was shot and killed by law enforcement at Mar-a-Lago early Sunday morning after breaching the outer layer of the security perimeter, has been identified as Austin Tucker Martin. 🚨 BREAKING: Mar-a-Lago intruder IDENTIFIED as 21-year-old, Austin Tucker Martin, who breached the secure perimeter and was shot dead, reports Fox’s @pdoocy. Tucker was reported missing by his parents and was LAST SEEN on […]

"Devastating" Discovery: New Docs Confirm JPMorgan De-Banked Trump Shortly After Jan 6th Capitol Chaos New court documents released Friday show JPMorgan Chase told President Donald Trump a month after the January 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol that the bank was closing his accounts. The disclosure was made amid a $5 billion lawsuit Trump filed against JPMorgan and its CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan, the nation’s largest bank, said for the first time late Friday that it cut off more than 50 Trump accounts in February 2021, shortly after Mr. Trump’s first term ended. The […]

CNN Slams Keir Starmer's "Atrocious" Ratings, 'Makes Trump Look Like Abraham Lincoln' Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have plunged to historic lows, with even CNN calling them “absolutely ATROCIOUS” and noting that President Trump appears “downright like Abraham Lincoln” by comparison. This brutal takedown highlights how Starmer’s globalist policies are alienating Brits across the board. As the Labour leader clings to power, his war on free speech and commitment to protecting illegal immigration is fueling a backlash […]

Could The War In Ukraine Go Nuclear? Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker, Too many influential voices are contemplating how to ‘win’ a nuclear war... With all eyes on the U.S. military buildup around Iran right now, the Russia-Ukraine War has been temporarily upstaged.  It will not play second fiddle for long.  The recent trilateral talks in Geneva involving the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and the United States have been unable to resolve a principal issue of disagreement: Ukraine’s martial-law-president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s refusal to cede any […]

Jim Snow 2.0: Mamdani Requires Snow-Shovel Volunteers Show Two Forms Of ID, Social Security Card With 2-3 feet of snow predicted to hit New York City and New Jersey, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on New York residents to volunteer as emergency snow shovelers.  "You too can become an emergency snow shoveler. Just show up at your local sanitation garage between 8am and 1pm tomorrow with your paperwork," he said during a Saturday press conference before the city's first blizzard warning in nine years.  🚨 NEW: Zohran Mamdani Calls on New Yorkers to Shovel Snow During […]

Non-Woke Game Of Thrones Spinoff Explodes In Popularity It is true that woke content in entertainment media has been in steady decline.  Some production studios continue to fight against reality in a vain effort to force their insane ideology on the public, but compared to five or ten years ago, far left-activism in film and TV is crumbling. The number of film productions are plummeting.  New movies and shows are becoming thinner in budget and frequency.  Hollywood is gasping for oxygen.  Many people consider this a good thing, and it is.  Hollywood deserves to die.  That […]

"We'll Be Monitoring This Case": US State Dept Condemns Far-Left Activists Killing Of French Conservative Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The U.S. government has weighed in on the killing of French conservative student Quentin Deranque by far-left militant activists, warning that “violent radical leftism is on the rise,” and demanding that those responsible be brought to justice. In a statement posted on X, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism said, “Reports, corroborated by the French Minister of the Interior, that Quentin Deranque was […]

Fico Threatens To Cut Ukraine's Emergency Power As Russian Oil Transit Fight Escalates Slovakia's populist Prime Minister and pro-Trump ally Robert Fico has drawn an unexpectedly hard line in his country's ongoing energy showdown with Ukraine: restore Russian oil flows, or else a key emergency electricity lifeline for Ukraine gets pulled. In a weekend post on X, Fico warned that unless Ukraine resumes pumping Russian crude to Slovakia by Monday, Bratislava will cut off its emergency power exports. This is an immense threat given current frigid subzero temperatures in war-ravaged […]

"Potentially Worst Blizzard In Decade" Set To Hammer Mid-Atlantic And Northeast A potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding. As of Sunday morning, 35 million people are under Blizzard Warning alerts from the Mid-Atlantic through New England, according to a post on X from the National Weather Service Prediction Center. Meteorologists are already labeling the nor'easter as potentially historic and warn it could be the most intense blizzard to hit the Mid-Atlantic […]

Preparation For Martial Law? Europe To Recruit Migrants For "National Defense" Europe's lack of military readiness has become painfully obvious in recent years, due largely to the war in Ukraine as well as the Trump Administration's efforts to force NATO members to fulfill their basic obligations.  Specifically, Russia's successful use of attrition tactics against NATO supported forces in Ukraine has exposed a significant weakness in western military doctrine. New and cheap technologies (including drone technologies) are making large scale maneuver warfare obsolete.  The era […]

Gold and silver rallied on Friday on fears that a US strike could unleash World War III.

COMEX gold prices drive the global market, but most investors don’t fully understand how. This guide explains how gold futures trading on COMEX sets the daily price of gold, why most contracts never result in physical delivery, and how “paper gold” can influence short-term volatility—even when physical demand remains strong.

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Gold is back above $5,000. Silver cleared $80. With a 172% three-year run and no signs of slowing, today's Daily News Nuggets breaks down what's driving the rally — and what markets may be missing.

When markets turn volatile, the difference between paper gold vs physical gold becomes critical. While ETFs, futures, and unallocated accounts offer convenient price exposure inside the financial system, physical gold provides direct ownership outside of it. Understanding counterparty risk, margin-driven volatility, and ownership structure helps investors choose the approach that...

Look at what is sending bank stocks plunging and gold prices higher.

Gold has officially posted a weekly all-time high above $5,000, signaling sustained momentum rather than short-term volatility. History shows that clusters of record weekly closes often occur during the strongest phases of a bull market. From the 1970s surge to today’s extended streak, past cycles suggest the most explosive gains...

The U.S. just added $1 trillion to the national debt this fiscal year — and the Fed can't agree on what to do next. From oil shocks to mining windfalls, here's what today's headlines mean for gold investors.

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Here is a fascinating report that was just released illustrating the carnage from AI in global equity markets.

Selling gold and silver safely? Understanding where and how to sell is just as important as knowing when. This complete sellback guide explains your options, how live buyback pricing works, and how to ensure secure handling and fast payment whether your metals are stored at home or in a vault.

Gold is rebounding as the price of oil surges strongly. February 18 (King World News) – Email from King World News reader Robert E:  For some years I’ve followed king

Gold price support levels 2026 are holding after January’s 17% correction, with buyers defending the $4,600 zone. Silver remains volatile near resistance, while Washington’s new critical minerals price floor policy reinforces the strategic importance of hard assets.

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Retail investors just poured a record $48 billion into U.S. stocks in 21 days — at all-time highs. History shows similar surges in optimism often occur near major market peaks, including 1999 and 2007. With household equity allocations at historic extremes, the bigger question isn’t just how high stocks can...

Gold dipped below $5,000 as revised jobs data raised fresh concerns about economic momentum. Goldman says this isn’t a commodity supercycle, yet some analysts see gold heading toward $6,000 in 2026. Meanwhile, Sweden reopens its euro debate as the global order shifts.

We could finally be seeing the end of derivatives in the gold market.

Margin hikes can dramatically increase gold and silver volatility — not because fundamentals change, but because leveraged traders are forced to unwind positions. When exchanges like the CME raise margin requirements, cascading liquidations can accelerate corrections and intensify price swings. Understanding how leverage works in futures markets — and how...

Hedge fund bullish bets on gold have collapsed!

Today Nomi Prins, who has given keynote speeches to the World Bank, IMF and Federal Reserve, predicted that despite the recent volatility, the price of silver will hit $180 by the end of 2026.

Discover how to strategically balance gold and silver in your investment portfolio. This comprehensive guide analyzes the gold-to-silver ratio, historical performance data, and risk-reward profiles to help smart investors optimize their precious metals allocation. Learn specific allocation strategies for conservative, moderate, and aggressive portfolios while understanding how industrial demand, inflation...

Gold steadies near $5,000 as inflation complicates the Fed’s next move. China’s retail demand surges, volatility rises, and miners expand exploration. Markets may be underestimating policy risk as rate-cut hopes face renewed pressure.

CME’s margin requirements silver hike played a central role in the dramatic collapse from $120 to the $70s in early 2026. After a historic rally fueled by leverage and speculation, the exchange raised margins from 15% to 18%, forcing traders to post more capital or liquidate positions. The result: cascading...

Markets brace for U.S. CPI data as gold reacts to strong jobs numbers, credit card debt hits a record $1.28 trillion, copper extends its rally, and new coal policy reshapes the energy outlook. Here’s what it means for inflation, rates, and metals.

Is a COMEX Silver Default in March really looming? With 400 million ounces of open interest and only 100 million ounces registered, headlines suggest a breaking point. But the math behind the panic misunderstands how futures delivery actually works. Here’s what investors need to know about open interest, delivery mechanics,...

The January jobs report showed stronger hiring, but sharp downward revisions reveal slowing momentum beneath the surface. As markets reassess rate-cut expectations, gold prices remain steady despite mixed economic signals.

Are gold and silver taxed differently? Many investors assume so — but the IRS treats them the same. Learn how gold and silver are taxed, what the collectibles classification means, how state sales taxes differ, and how IRAs can change the tax picture.

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  February 10th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  Safe Haven Demand Powers Precious Metals Rally  Gold has climbed back above $5,000 an ounce, extending an extraordinary rally that has pushed prices to record levels. The move follows a highly volatile stretch that included the metal’s largest weekly sell-off in decades,...

Gold remains steady above $5,000 as the dollar weakens and investors position defensively ahead of crucial inflation and jobs data. Hedge funds are shorting U.S. stocks at record levels while China marks its 15th consecutive month of gold purchases—signaling a strategic shift in how markets view risk.

Liquidity isn't just about whether you can sell—it's about how fast, how cleanly, and at what cost. Gold and silver both trade globally, but they don't behave the same way when markets are stressed or timing matters. Gold maintains tight spreads and deep buyer networks even under pressure, while silver's...

Silver’s violent swings and rising margin requirements are rippling through precious metals markets. Asian gold demand is cooling short term, but analysts remain bullish on gold’s long-term outlook amid rising global risks.

Silver’s violent price swings aren’t anomalies or conspiracies — they’re structural. This breakdown explains why silver is so volatile, from thin investable markets and rigid supply to leverage, futures trading, and feedback loops that amplify every move.

Most investors compare gold and silver by watching price charts—but that's a mistake. The real differences don't show up on a screen; they show up after you own them. Gold concentrates massive value into a small, portable form. Silver spreads that same value across weight, volume, and bulk. Understanding gold...

Markets are shifting into risk-off mode. Silver and crypto slide as leverage unwinds, layoffs surge, and uncertainty grows. Gold’s relative stability highlights its role when investors prioritize resilience over speculation.

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  February 4th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  Gold Over $5,000, Silver Surges After Deep Sell-Off  Gold futures reclaimed the $5,000/oz mark Wednesday, rebounding after last week’s historic plunge. Prices rose about 3% to roughly $5,070/oz, while silver surged 8–10% toward the $90/oz level. The bounce followed one of the sharpest precious-metals sell-offs in...