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The Oil’s On Fire
The oil’s on fire. Again. Dozens of Saudis, including women and children, were injured Tuesday
Emperor Bessent?
If you looked at a chart of USDJPY on Wednesday — and who didn’t, amirite?!
Back To Bombs
It was back to shootin’ in the Gulf late Sunday and early Monday, when the
‘The Biggest Oil Deal In The History Of The World’
Well, at least Venezuela “worked.” Donald Trump says he’s successfully concluded “the biggest oil deal
Trump’s Flailing
The Trump administration’s flailing, and at just the wrong time. With a little over two
New Tariff War Is Risky Gamble For An Unpopular President
Late last month, while documenting the return of Tariff Man, I wrote that “it’s easier,
In Major Escalation, UAE Imposes Trade, Financial Embargo On Iran
Abu Dhabi’s seen enough. On Wednesday, the Emirates imposed a complete trade embargo on Tehran after
Let’s Just Get The Hell Out Of The Mideast
On Sunday, Abbas Araghchi denied the Trump administration’s claims that another deal to reopen the
Call Me Back
Donald Trump’s been on the phone with Kevin Warsh “repeatedly” since May. Imagine that. Before
Strait Management
Long-end bond yields need another dramatic escalation in the Mideast about like they need more
Mideast Melee Rekindled
“Many important subjects were discussed” when Donald Trump met at The White House early this
Trump, Human Rights Champion, Takes Aim At Forced Labor
Donald Trump, noted human rights crusader, is doing his part to combat forced labor around
Call In The Goat Herders!
Cue the Tusken Raiders memes. The Houthis were front-page news Thursday after the group fired
Traffic Jam
Once upon a time on America’s roads and highways, traffic congestion was reliably accompanied by
Shortages And Extortion In A Post-Neoliberal World
Not everyone liked “Mark Carney Was Wrong.” In that linked article, I suggested the so-called “middle
Take A Hint, Man
I didn’t watch Donald Trump’s prime time White House address on election “integrity” this week.
Strait Talk
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Again. A month on from Donald Trump’s declaration that
Weekly: Mark Carney Was Wrong
Here’s your regular reminder: We’re not in Kansas anymore. Once every two or three months,
Burying The Dead, ‘Still Firing Back’
If you’re curious as to why Iran might’ve decided to target commercial vessels in the
War Resumes As US, Iran Trade Strikes
The war’s back on. The IRGC on Wednesday struck US military installations in Bahrain and
The Problem With Secret Weapons
If you were so inclined, you could draw a parallel between Donald Trump’s efforts, in
Board Games
Donald Trump still wants to commandeer the Fed board. In other words: The Supreme Court’s
Revolutions
America celebrated its sestercentennial on Saturday, when millions of latent cardiac events shaped like spinning
John Roberts Saves The Babies
I hesitate to weigh in on Tuesday’s SCOTUS decision upholding birthright citizenship in America. And
Supreme Court Pretends To Protect Fed
Let’s get real: If the Supreme Court were serious about safeguarding Fed independence, they wouldn’t
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