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We are out of the studio, trying our best to look respectable, and recording live in front of a real, breathing audience at the Nordic Fintech Summit right here in Helsinki! If you hear cheering, it's probably for the free coffee, but we'll pretend it's for us.In this special live-stage episode, Pål and Ville manage not to trip over the stage wires while unpacking a massive lineup of regional heavyweights, policy debates, and our usual tech realism.Here is what went down on the main stage:**The Stablecoin Side-Eye: We kick off the show by breaking down the latest news on Qivalis and their recent expansion. If you've listened to more than two minutes of this podcast, you already know we aren't exactly waving pom-poms for stablecoins. Naturally, the segment ends with a painfully bad stablecoin joke—because if we have to suffer through the punchline, so do you.**Helsinki: Gateway to the Eurozone: Next, we host a brilliant fireside chat with Tuomas Toivonen (CEO of Holvi) and longtime friend of the pod Monika Liikamaa (Founder & Chair of Liikamaa Invest, and former CEO of Enfuce). Together, we dive deep into why Helsinki is uniquely positioned as the ultimate Nordic gateway to the Eurozone. We even managed to stay on track without getting distracted by the front-row audience.**The Core Modernization Conundrum: Lastly, we sit down with Fabian Klar (Regional Sales Manager at ERI) to tackle the technological future of banking. We look past the standard marketing buzzwords to discuss what the next decade actually means from a data architecture and core modernization perspective. (Spoiler: It involves a lot of hard work and fewer magic bullets than consultants claim).A massive thank you to everyone who showed up early, sat through our ramblings, and clapped at the right times!If you weren't there in person, you can still show us some love: hit subscribe, ring the notification bell, and leave us a glowing 5-star review. If you have notes on our stage presence, please keep them to yourself or find us at the afterparty to complain in person!Episode hosted by Pål Krogdahl & Ville SointuEpisode produced and edited by Fintech Daydreaming- Email us on Hello@FintechDaydreaming.com- Fintech Daydreaming home page - https://www.FintechDaydreaming.com- Fintech Daydreaming on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintech-daydreaming- Pål Krogdahl - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krogdahl/- Ville Sointu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ville-sointu-54682b/

More than 30 years after the original movie, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are back as Woody and Buzz in the fifth instalment of one of the most lucrative franchises in film history. Plus, with inflation rising above 3%, is a rate hike back on the table for the Eurozone? And, Nvidia doubles down on Taiwan despite the self-governed island's tensions with China.

Markets were mixed yesterday, with Middle East tensions driving a sharp rise in oil and weighing on sentiment. European equities edged lower, while all three major US indices reached fresh highs, supported by strong momentum in AI-linked names. Macro data showed a divided backdrop — resilient manufacturing in Asia, slowing growth and rising cost pressures in the Eurozone, modest but improving trends in Switzerland, and solid momentum in the US. Today, we were joined by Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, who provided a deep-dive into cybersecurity, highlighting the sector's remarkable rebound and why it is becoming increasingly mission critical, even more so in the age of AI.(00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content (00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content (06:58) - What's behind the cybersecurity rebound?: Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation (10:17) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Die Inflation in der Euro-Zone steigt auf 3,2 Prozent. Schon bald dürfte die EZB darauf reagieren. Außerdem: Mit diesen drei Fonds erhalten Sie monatliche Ausschüttungen.

Der Ölpreisschock infolge des Iran-Krieges hat die Inflation in der Eurozone auch im Mai angefeuert. Im Jahresvergleich stiegen die Verbraucherpreise um 3,2 Prozent. Im April hatte die Inflationsrate noch bei 3,0 Prozent gelegen.

Deutschland wartet weiter auf die konjunkturelle Trendwende, während hohe Energiepreise und strukturelle Standortprobleme die Wirtschaft belasten. In der Eurozone rückt die Inflation wieder stärker in den Fokus und die EZB steht vor schwierigen geldpolitischen Entscheidungen. Die USA zeigen sich trotz hoher Preise und Zinsen weiterhin robust, doch die Unsicherheit rund um den Golfkonflikt bleibt ein Risikofaktor. Und China setzt erneut auf seine Exportstärke, während der schwache Binnenkonsum und der Immobilienmarkt die größten Herausforderungen bleiben. Was bedeutet das für Inflation, Wachstum und Märkte? In der neuen Folge von results. MärkteAktuell geben Sebastian Neckel und Dr. Ulrich Stephan einen kompakten Überblick über die wichtigsten Entwicklungen und ordnen diese ein. (Aufnahmedatum: 01.06.2026 um 14:00 Uhr)

The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That's where we can help. Fisher Investments' “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • Eurozone consumer confidence • Developments in Iran • Rising government bond yields Below are the sources for all data cited in today's show: • Source: FactSet, Macrobond, as of 5/28/2026. Eurozone government bond spreads (10Y – 3M), 1/1/2025 – 5/27/2026. Y/y eurozone loan growth, monthly, 9/30/1997 – 4/30/2026. • Source: European Commission, as of 5/28/2026. Euro Area Consumer Confidence Index, May 2016 – May 2026. • Source: The Wall Street Journal, as of 5/28/2026. “Iran Talks Bog Down Over Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief”, 5/25/2026. • Source: FactSet, as of 5/29/2026. MSCI World Total Return Index, 1/1/2026 – 5/28/2026. • Source: FactSet, as of 5/19/2026. 10-year benchmark bond yields in the US, UK, Germany and Japan, 12/31/1979 – 5/18/2026. • Source: FactSet, as of 5/19/2026. 30- and 10-year benchmark bond yields in the US, UK, Germany and Japan, 12/31/1979 – 5/18/2026. Want to dig deeper? • Ken Fisher's view on what happens next with the Iran war and oil markets: https://nypost.com/2026/05/25/business/how-to-think-about-the-iran-war-and-what-it-means-for-oil-and-stocks/ • Ken Fisher's thoughts on record low consumer sentiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR9hgCUElNw • More on what rising bond yields could mean for markets: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/global-bond-calamity-calls-for-calm-perspective Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview29May2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

The European Commission has cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the euro area to 0.9 percent amid the war in Iran, down from a previous prediction of 1.2 percent.

Kia ora. Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news no-one knows what is going on in the Iran-US 'negotiations' - least of all Trump. Ships are transiting at trickle-pace, but they tend to be large Chinese tankers. The bottom line is essentially 'no progress'. And although the benchmark 10 year bond yields are basically holding, yields for shorter terms are catching up, so a rate flattening is underway. US jobless claims dipped last week, and by marginally more than seasonal factors would have expected. Precautionary stockpiling by manufacturers is currently driving the US factory sector. New order growth slowed slightly but is still higher than normal in May, according to the latest S&P Global PMI for the US. But factory activity has taken a step up so output is rising at its fastest pace in four years. Driving all this is the need to get ahead of surging input costs, which are spiking in dramatic fashion. But the activity surge isn't everywhere. The Philly Fed's factory survey unexpectedly contracted in May. The Kansas City Fed's survey was little-changed from a modest expansion. Both saw very little respite from elevated input costs. US housing starts dipped in April from the good March levels. They are being held up on the same drive to get ahead of expected large cost increases. Across the Pacific in Korea, they are feeling producer price inflation at disarmingly high levels. They rose +2.5% in April to be 6.9% higher than year ago levels. But factory input costs rose an average of +11.3% mainly for fuel and other oil-based inputs. And this is very interesting. After a strong rise in February, Japanese machinery orders were expected to ease back in March, and they did, and by about the expected level. However, export orders remained very strong. They are expecting the April-June quarter to just be level-pegging with the same period a year ago. But this whole machinery manufacturing sector is in an upswing phase that started in 2023 and one that gathered some real impetus from mid-2025. That Japanese factory order data is confirmed in April export data out yesterday. Japan's exports jumped almost +15% to a near-record high of ¥10.5 tln in April, accelerating from an +11.5% gain in March, the fastest pace in three months and topping market forecasts. Exports grew to China (+15.5%), the US (+9.5%), ASEAN (+19.9%), the EU (+26.9%), and India (+8.9%). The May Japanese factory PMI is still expanding quite quickly but cost pressures are surging. In India, their PMI is little changed at a healthy expansion, but they report that further expansion is being capped by this rising cost pressure. EU consumer sentiment has stayed very low in May, even if it did bounce back from the ugly April level. The EU economy is being forecasted to slow down amid rising inflation following the energy shock. The Eurozone factory PMI is still expanding, but less so, and under heavy input cost pressure too. The Australian labour market is weakening with a turn lower in April. The number of employed people fell by -19,000 in April, while the number of unemployed people rose by +33,000. Markets had expected employment to rise by +10,000. Their jobless rate is now 4.5%, the highest in seven months. (The New Zealand jobless rate was 5.3% in March 2026.) The April PMIs are out for Australia, and they show weakening business conditions. The S&P Global factory PMI slowed to a stall with the private sector getting its steepest fall in new business in over four-and-a-half years. The service sector is now in contraction after March's stall. And staying in Australia, there has been an outpouring of voices, a veritable cacophony, claiming the loss of low tax capital gains is an affront, "punishing aspiration". "stifling innovation". Since when did 'aspiration' and 'innovation' rely so heavily on discounted taxes on the gains made from this activity? Inequitable taxes on this activity is just distorting behaviour and it helps misrepresent what is being achieved. It also loads more tax on those that can't avail themselves of these distortions. They all want a "level playing field" - unless the playing field is unlevel in their favour. What we are seeing is a classic lesson for anyone designing a tax system. Make it neutral and fair to start with. Global container freight rates rose +6% last week to be +10% above year-ago levels, driven largely by outbound rates from China to the EU. Bulk freight rates fell -5.7% in the past week, easing after the prior six week run-up reaction to Trump's Gulf War. But that still leaves them +125% higher than year-ago levels. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.58%, up +1 bp from this time yesterday.  The price of gold will start today up +US$20 at US$4553/oz. Silver is up +US$1 at just under US$77/oz. Oil prices have dipped -50 USc to just over US$97/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now at just on US$103.50/bbl The Kiwi dollar is up +10 bps from yesterday at this time at 58.8 USc. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 82.1 AUc. Against the euro we are up +10 bps at just on 50.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 62.3 which is up +10 bps from yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$77,759 and up +0.3% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just under +/- 1%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again on Monday.

G7 finance ministers and central bankers have wrapped up their two-day meetings in Paris as the war in Iran and the energy crisis continue to weigh on the global economy. Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who represented the 21-member euro area in the talks, told FRANCE 24's François Picard and Yuka Royer that despite some differences, there was a shared understanding that a multilateral approach was key to facing the ongoing challenges. 

Europe is entering a period of growing fragmentation. Rising defence pressures, economic stagnation, and geopolitical dependence are colliding at a moment when the European Union appears increasingly unable to act collectively.We welcome Marco Buti, former Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission and one of the key figures behind Europe's response to the Eurozone crisis.In this discussion, we discuss the future of the European project; from austerity and common debt to defense spending, industrial policy, and the growing tension between national interests and collective European action.

Send us Fan MailA pivotal week for global markets is ahead as investors focus on Fed meetingminutes, inflation data, and Nvidia earnings. Key economic releases from the UK,Canada, Japan, the Eurozone, and the US could drive volatility across currencies,equities, and commodities. Markets will be closely watching for signs of persistentinflation, shifting interest rate expectations, and continued strength in AI-drivengrowth. Gain insight into potential market direction, trading strategy considerations, and key levels to watch in this week's market outlook.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warningReceive your daily market and forex news analysis directly from experienced forex and market news analysts! Tune in here to stay updated on a daily basis: https://www.xm.com/weekly-forex-review-and-outlookIn-depth forex news analysis on all major currencies, such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

Deutschland kämpft trotz milliardenschwerer Investitionspakete weiter mit Fachkräftemangel, steigenden Kosten und schwacher Konjunktur. In der Eurozone wächst durch hohe Energiepreise der Inflationsdruck und die EZB rückt mögliche Zinserhöhungen stärker in den Fokus. In den USA richtet sich der Blick auf den neuen FED Chef Kevin Warsh und die Frage, welchen Kurs die amerikanische Geldpolitik künftig einschlagen wird. Und global sorgen geopolitische Spannungen, Lieferkettenrisiken und Handelskonflikte für neue Unsicherheit an den Märkten. Was bedeutet das für Inflation, Wachstum und Märkte? In der neuen Folge von results. MärkteAktuell geben Sebastian Neckel und Dr. Ulrich Stephan einen kompakten Überblick und ordnen die aktuellen Entwicklungen ein. (Aufnahmedatum 11.05.2026 um 14 Uhr)

Eine Bilanz der wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung sowie Ausblick auf Konjunktur, Inflation und Zinsen in Deutschland und der Eurozone. – Am 6. Mai 2025 hat der deutsche Bundestag Friedrich Merz im zweiten Anlauf zum Bundeskanzler gewählt. Was sagen die Wirtschaftsdaten über die Bilanz seiner Regierung nach einem Jahr? – Der Bedarf an Wirtschaftsreformen und deren Dringlichkeit sind unstrittig. Welche Fortschritte sind diesbezüglich zu verzeichnen? Wo gibt es Licht? Und wo bestehen die größten Mängel? – Mittlerweile liegen die europäischen Daten für das erste Quartal vor. Wie ist die Wirtschaft in der Eurozone ins Jahr 2026 gestartet? – Seit mehr als zwei Monaten ist die Straße von Hormus für den Schiffsverkehr weitgehend gesperrt. Wie wirkt sich das auf die Wirtschaft aus? Und wie könnte es mit der Konjunktur weitergehen, wenn die Straße von Hormus in einiger Zeit wieder passierbar ist? – Die anziehende Inflation bereitet den Verbrauchern aktuell große Sorgen. Wie kann sich der Preisdruck in den kommenden Monaten und mittelfristig entwickeln? Sollte die Europäische Zentralbank darauf reagieren? Und warum könnte sich ein Anheben der Leitzinsen letztlich als kostspieliger Fehler herausstellen?

On today's episode of Europe Today, Helge Berger, the deputy director of IMF Europe, says the economic forecast for Europe has been dented by the war in Iran, and that a worse-case scenario could see the Eurozone edging towards recession. We also speak to Baroness Cathy Ashton, the former EU foreign policy and trade chief, about EU-US trade relations, the Middle East, and the UK's efforts to reset its relations with the EU. We also bring you the latest on the Iran war, after President Donald Trump said overnight that he would pause Project Freedom, the operation to free vessels from the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in talks with Iran.Europe Today is Euronews' daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe. Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking about visiting or moving to Sofia, Bulgaria in 2026? In this episode, we break down our honest first impressions of Sofia after spending time in the city and compare it to Porto and Lisbon, Portugal. We cover the real cost of living in Sofia, rent prices, food prices, transportation, weather, friendliness of locals, and whether Sofia is still one of Europe's best affordable cities now that Bulgaria has joined the Eurozone.

The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That's where we can help. Fisher Investments' “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • April market recap • The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) withdrawal from OPEC • The latest US and eurozone GDP figures Below are the sources for all data cited in today's show: 1. Source: FactSet, as of 5/1/2026. MSCI World Total Return Index, daily, from 12/31/2025 – 4/30/2026. 2. Source: FactSet, as of 5/1/2026. MSCI World Total Return Index and Brent oil prices, daily, from 12/31/2025 – 4/30/2026. 3. Source: Macrobond, FactSet, as of 4/21/2026. 12-month forward earnings per share growth estimates for the MSCI World, MSCI Europe and S&P 500, weekly, 1/1/2026 – 4/13/2026. 4. Source: CNN, as of 4/30/2026. “UAE Quits OPEC in Blow to Cartel That Could Reshape Global Oil Markets”, published 4/28/2026. 5. Source: US Energy Information Administration, as of 4/30/2026. Frequently Asked Quested, Top Ten Producers of Oil. 6. Source: Trading Economics, as of 5/1/2025. Euro Area and United States GDP Growth Rates, Q4 2025 – Q1 2026. 7. Source: FactSet, Macrobond, as of 4/21/2026. Eurozone government bond spreads (10Y – 3M), 1/1/2025 – 4/23/2026. Y/y Eurozone loan growth, monthly, 9/30/1997 – 2/28/2026. Want to dig deeper? • More on regional conflicts' impact on stocks: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/the-swift-recovery-isnt-special • Why OPEC's influence on oil prices isn't what it used to be: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/pain-at-the-pump-wont-hurt-the-global-economy Have feedback for this Fisher Investments podcast? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview1May2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.

Business leaders are operating in a harsher, more expensive, and more politically volatile environment, where geopolitics is now showing up directly in fuel costs, inflation, supply chains, capital markets, alliance structures, and executive decision-making. I'm Dominic Bowen, host of The International Risk Podcast, where we unpack the issues shaping business, leadership, and global risk.Today, the operating environment for business is clear. The Iran conflict is pushing up oil and gas prices. The Strait of Hormuz is back at the centre of global trade risk. Eurozone inflation is reacting to energy costs. Questions are being raised about NATO cohesion and US alliance commitments. And the shockwaves are spreading well beyond energy into shipping, semiconductors, sovereign debt, industrial inputs, and broader business confidence.Our guest today is Jon-Paul Gabriele. He is the founder of Crisis City and brings more than 15 years of crisis management experience. Today, we are discussing the gap between having a crisis management plan and actually leading under pressure.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Tell us what you liked!

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; and Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe. (04/2026)

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; and Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe. (04/2026)

IREI editors convene to discuss issues of the day, and you're invited to listen in. Joining the discussion is Loretta Clodfelter, the organization's editorial director; Mike Consol, editor of Real Assets Adviser; Andrea Zander, editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas; and Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe. (04/2026)

Standing in for Chris Holdsworth, Osagyefo Mazwai discusses the latest on the conflict in Iran, and against this backdrop, signs of deterioration in both growth and inflation in the world's major economies. While markets are not yet pricing in rate hikes in the US, they are in the Eurozone. Investec Focus Radio SA

Fifteen years on from the Eurozone crisis, with surging public debt, increasing climate risks, rising geopolitical tensions, and a constant need for monetary injections, the need for change in Europe has never been more obvious. But how do we get there? Is more or less integration the answer that we need?Can a monetary union survive without a fiscal one and if not, who is there to bear its cost?As the transatlantic relationship weakens and Europe navigates an increasingly multipolar world, economic questions collide with geopolitical realities. Is federalisation the price of relevance, or an unrealistic ambition in a union marked by divergent interests, asymmetric shocks, and rising euro-skepticism?To give some sense to these pressing questions, we are joined by one of the most prominent and uncompromising critics of European monetary and fiscal designs, Hans-Werner Sinn. Drawing on his role in the debates surrounding the eurozone crisis, and his opposition to key ECB policies, he will offer a candid assessment of what has changed, what has not, and what lies ahead.

Foreign central banks have slashed their holdings of Treasuries at the New York Federal Reserve to the lowest level since 2012, and a preliminary estimate showed that Eurozone inflation jumped to 2.5 per cent in March. Plus, we hear from two small US business owners about how they have navigated a year of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Mentioned in this podcast:Foreign central banks sell US Treasuries in wake of Iran warThe ECB's three-pronged monetary strategyTrump tariff tracker: US trade, markets and the economyListen to the FT News Briefing's tariffs series hereChris Giles on Central BanksNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig, Saffeya Ahmed, and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The European Market Brief, Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads (IU Kelley School of Business), Steve Sosnick (Interactive Brokers), and Matt Riley (Eurex) to dissect a rapidly shifting landscape. With the Iran conflict crossing the one-month mark, the panel explores why the "shock and awe" expectations of a quick resolution have evaporated, replaced by fears of a lingering market impact through the end of the year. Key Topics Covered: The VSTOXX 30-Handle: We haven't seen these levels in a year. Is the current spike justified, or are traders "once bitten, twice shy" after the quick recoveries of 2025? The Great Divergence: Why the U.S. and Europe are splitting on rate expectations—from "endless cuts" to potential hikes. Free Data for the "Eurex-Curious": Steve Sosnick breaks down Interactive Brokers' new initiative providing free real-time Eurex data for retail and institutional traders. Rotation vs. Repatriation: Is the "Sell America" trade real? Why investors are looking at the STOXX 600 for value and diversification away from the Mag 7. The Red Phone: The team answers listener questions on the Brent/WTI spread and whether the U.S. Midterms are actually being priced into European vol. This episode is brought to you by Eurex—the home of Euro STOXX, VSTOXX, DAX, and European rates derivatives.

Global markets showed signs of recovery yesterday after a highly volatile March, with European equities stabilising and US indices staging an impressive rally. However, persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on sentiment, fuelling higher energy prices and pushing Eurozone inflation above the ECB's target. Asian markets opened April on a strong footing, led by a sharp surge in Japanese and South Korean equities. Today we're joined by Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, to explore the latest developments in corporate credit markets and explain the headlines in private credit. We also welcome Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy, who discusses how equity markets are reacting to the ongoing geopolitical situation and offers a deep dive into emerging market equities.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:31) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content (07:13) - Bond market update: Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research (11:26) - Equity market update: Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research (16:24) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nog geen twee weken heeft het geduurd. Unilever is al van de voedingstak af. Het bedrijf zette het in de verkoop omdat het niet genoeg opleverde. Maar het Amerikaanse McCormick zag wel toekomst in merken als Calvé, Hellmann's en Knorr. Via een moeilijke constructie nemen ze het van Unilever over. Maar betekent de korte onderhandeling dat Unilever de kantjes ervanaf heeft gelopen? Hadden ze veel meer uit deze deal kunnen halen? Dat zoeken we in deze aflevering uit? Verder hebben we het over de trieste beursmaand die we achter ons hebben. Door de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten donderden koersen wereldwijd naar beneden. In Amerika daalden de Dow Jones en de Nasdaq zelfs het correctie-gebied in. Hoe lang gaat het duren voordat die schade weer hersteld is? Daarbij kijken we ook nog naar de eerste inflatiecijfers. Die vallen nog mee, maar voorspellen wel een pijnlijke paar kwartalen op komst. Je hoort nog hoe één uitspraak van de topman van een chipmaker een derde van z'n beurskoers liet verdampen. En waarom aandeelhouders van verfmaker AkzoNobel op de barricades klimmen. Te gast: Han Dieperink, CIO bij Auréus. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite strong German inflation, global bond yields fell as markets shifted from inflation concerns to weakening growth signals. Soft Swiss KOF and Eurozone confidence data reinforced this move, pushing investors into bonds. Fed chair Jerome Powell said the central bank has limited influence over supply‑driven price spikes, reducing expectations of imminent US rate increases. In equities, Europe held up, while US markets weakened as sentiment stayed fragile, oil prices stayed high, and volatility persisted after a month of war. Gold is recovering, up nearly 10% from last week's low. Overall, traders point to cleaner positioning, weak sentiment after a sharp global equity drop and a bond‑yield spike this month, and quarter‑end flows as key drivers of market moves at the end of the month. Damien Ng from Next Generation Research highlights a promising outlook for healthcare, driven by better diagnostics and AI‑enabled drug discovery.(00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content (00:41) - Markets wrap-up: Mike Rauber, Product & Investment Content (06:24) - Future Health: Damien Ng, Next Generation Research (12:55) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Die Inflation in der Euro-Zone ist im März weniger stark gestiegen als befürchtet. Verbraucher und Notenbanker müssen sich aber auf weiter steigende Preise einstellen. Außerdem: Wetten auf fallende Kurse sind gerade beliebt – aber nicht ungefährlich.

Voor een tijdje trokken beleggers zich er al niet veel meer van aan: inflatiecijfers. Maar met alle gevolgen van de oorlog in Iran kan daar weer verandering in komen. Er komen een reeks Europese inflatiecijfers aan komende week, en die kunnen op speciale aandacht rekenen van onze gast. Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van Markets are Everywhere denkt namelijk dat de inflatie wel degelijk op gaat lopen, misschien wel harder dan we nu denken. In deze aflevering vertelt hij je waarom je je wel degelijk zorgen moet maken als die inflatie oploopt. En welke landen daar het meest, en het minst onder te lijden hebben. In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen. Te gast: Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van Markets are Everywhere BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij BNR Zakendoen en de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wie immer diskutieren wir im ersten Teil unseres Programms aktuelle Ereignisse der Woche. Wir beginnen mit einer Diskussion über die moralische Frage, ob es richtig ist, das iranische Volk zum Aufstand gegen das Regime aufzurufen, wenn bekannt ist, dass dabei viele Menschen unweigerlich ums Leben kommen werden. Anschließend sprechen wir über Unternehmen in der Eurozone, die unter wachsendem Druck stehen, da der Krieg im Iran die Ölpreise in die Höhe treibt, Lieferketten beeinträchtigt und das Vertrauen in die Wirtschaft schwächt. Unser Wissenschaftsthema ist heute einer Studie gewidmet, die über eine neue Klasse von Medikamenten gegen Adipositas berichtet. Diese basieren auf einem Molekül, das in burmesischen Pythons vorkommt und bei diesen nach dem Fressen eine dramatische Beschleunigung des Stoffwechsels bewirkt. Und zum Schluss gratulieren wir Finnland, das zum neunten Mal in Folge das glücklichste Land der Welt ist. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf To Leave Verbs. Dadurch, dass immer mehr Deutsche aus der Kirche austreten, bleiben viele Kirchengebäude leer. Es gibt die verschiedensten Ansätze, wie man die ehemaligen Gotteshäuser anderweitig nutzen kann. Und es ist nicht das erste Mal in der Geschichte, dass Kirchengebäude einem anderen Zweck dienen. Der Kölner Dom braucht Geld. Die Verwalter des Kölner Doms haben deshalb beschlossen, dass für Touristen ab der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres ein Eintrittsgeld fällig werden wird. Der Grund? Wie überall im öffentlichen Raum ist auch hier Schmalhans Küchenmeister, und genau das ist die Redewendung dieser Woche. Nach den Luftangriffen im Iran: Keine Spur vom erhofften Aufstand Krieg im Iran schürt Ängste vor einer Stagflation in der Eurozone Schlangenblut-Studie weckt Hoffnung auf neue Medikamente gegen Adipositas Europa belegt 8 der Top 10 im World Happiness Report 2026 Immer mehr Kirchengebäude werden umgenutzt Eintrittsgeld für den Kölner Dom

Wie immer diskutieren wir im ersten Teil unseres Programms aktuelle Ereignisse der Woche. Wir beginnen mit einer Diskussion über die moralische Frage, ob es richtig ist, das iranische Volk zum Aufstand gegen das Regime aufzurufen, wenn bekannt ist, dass dabei viele Menschen unweigerlich ums Leben kommen werden. Anschließend sprechen wir über Unternehmen in der Eurozone, die unter wachsendem Druck stehen, da der Krieg im Iran die Ölpreise in die Höhe treibt, Lieferketten beeinträchtigt und das Vertrauen in die Wirtschaft schwächt. Unser Wissenschaftsthema ist heute einer Studie gewidmet, die über eine neue Klasse von Medikamenten gegen Adipositas berichtet. Diese basieren auf einem Molekül, das in burmesischen Pythons vorkommt und bei diesen nach dem Fressen eine dramatische Beschleunigung des Stoffwechsels bewirkt. Und zum Schluss gratulieren wir Finnland, das zum neunten Mal in Folge das glücklichste Land der Welt ist. Der Rest des Programms ist der deutschen Sprache und Kultur gewidmet. Die heutige Grammatiklektion konzentriert sich auf To Leave Verbs. Dadurch, dass immer mehr Deutsche aus der Kirche austreten, bleiben viele Kirchengebäude leer. Es gibt die verschiedensten Ansätze, wie man die ehemaligen Gotteshäuser anderweitig nutzen kann. Und es ist nicht das erste Mal in der Geschichte, dass Kirchengebäude einem anderen Zweck dienen. Der Kölner Dom braucht Geld. Die Verwalter des Kölner Doms haben deshalb beschlossen, dass für Touristen ab der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres ein Eintrittsgeld fällig werden wird. Der Grund? Wie überall im öffentlichen Raum ist auch hier Schmalhans Küchenmeister, und genau das ist die Redewendung dieser Woche. Nach den Luftangriffen im Iran: Keine Spur vom erhofften Aufstand Krieg im Iran schürt Ängste vor einer Stagflation in der Eurozone Schlangenblut-Studie weckt Hoffnung auf neue Medikamente gegen Adipositas Europa belegt 8 der Top 10 im World Happiness Report 2026 Immer mehr Kirchengebäude werden umgenutzt Eintrittsgeld für den Kölner Dom

Host Theo Shouse interviews economist Dominik Leusder about European political economy. They discuss European economic growth and stagnation, the Eurozone crisis, and the energy shocks from the Ukraine and Iran wars.

Central banks in the US, Eurozone and Japan all kept rates unchanged last week. But behind these decisions lie rising concerns about the impact of the Iranian War on a range of prices that have a major impact on inflation. The duration and intensity of the conflict will be key determinants of the overall impact on the inflation and growth outlooks. Investec Focus Radio SA

In this episode of Ouzo Talk, former Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, shares the inside story of the Greek debt crisis, offering a candid look at the negotiations that shook Europe and reshaped Greece's economy.Varoufakis reflects on the decisions made during the crisis, openly acknowledging some mistakes, while explaining the political and economic pressures Greece faced at the height of the Eurozone turmoil.The conversation then turns to today's global tensions. Varoufakis discusses the rise of Donald Trump, the shifting role of the United States in global economics, and the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. He warns that growing geopolitical and economic rivalries could increase the risk of a wider global conflict.A compelling discussion on Greece, austerity, global economics, and the power struggles shaping the world today.This episode is proudly brought to you by:MKJ Accounting: https://mkj.com.au/The Greek Providore: https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/Send a text Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OuzoTalkFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

Working-class Bulgarians have begun to realise the hollowness of bourgeois ‘democracy' as the decision to join the eurozone is implemented over their protests. The principled participation of communists in the recent anti-eurozone movement in Bulgaria has done much to bring the movement out of the fringes, where it has languished since the fall of socialism in eastern Europe. The stage is now set for further anti-imperialist struggles as the drive to all-out war in Europe accelerates and Bulgarian comprador elites try to prepare their country as a staging post in Nato's assault on the Russian Federation. This statement was made by a representative of the 23 September movement (Движение 23 септември) at the recent ‘Bulgarian people's anti-imperialist struggle against the euro and the consequences of European economic policy on Greece' event, held in Greece in January 2026.

In Polen läuft gerade die Musterung, in hohem Maße. Alle jungen Männer des Jahrgangs 2007 werden auf ihre Wehrfähigkeit hin überprüft. Dazu auch Frauen, die einen sog. kriegswichtigen Beruf erlernen , wie etwa Ärztin, Krankenschwester oder Dolmetscherin. Der Hintergrund: Die polnischen Streitkräfte sollen auf eine Stärke von 500.000 Soldaten aufgebaut werden. Wir fragen uns diesmal im Weltspiegel Podcast, was passiert da in unserem Nachbarland Polen? Die ARD Korrespondenten Ina Ruck und Jürgen Buch in Warschau berichten von ganz konkreten Beispielen, wie diese Musterungen ablaufen, was ihnen junge Polinnen und Polen berichten. Sie erzählen auch davon, wie sich Polen seit dem russischen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine verändert hat. Die Menschen bekommen zum Beispiel kleine Heftchen mit Anleitungen zugeschickt, wie sie sich im Ernstfall verhalten sollen, wie bei einem Luftangriff etwa. Wir schauen auch auf aktuelle innenpolitische Diskussionen im Land. Polens Staatspräsident Karol Nawrocki zum Beispiel fordert für die Selbstverteidigung seines Landes ein eigenes Atomprogramm. Eine Umsetzung scheint laut Experten eher unwahrscheinlich. Das Beispiel zeigt aber, dass sich in Polen im Zuges des Krieges Russlands gegen die Ukraine politisch im Moment viel bewegt.  -----  Hinweis: bei 04:48 sprechen wir davon, dass Polen die Einführung des Euro vorbereitet. Formell ist Polen als EU-Mitglied dazu verpflichtet, der Eurozone beizutreten, sobald es bestimmte Stabilitätskriterien (Maastricht-Kriterien) erfüllt. Polen hat sich also verpflichtet, die Einführung des Euro vorzubereiten. Aber weder Regierung noch Opposition wollen das derzeit, Polen hält bislang am Zloty als eigener Währung fest.  -----  Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert, Caroline Mennerich Redaktionsschluss: 19.02.2026  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Podcast-Tipp: 11KM: der Tagesschau-Podcast: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

In Polen läuft gerade die Musterung, in hohem Maße. Alle jungen Männer des Jahrgangs 2007 werden auf ihre Wehrfähigkeit hin überprüft. Dazu auch Frauen, die einen sog. kriegswichtigen Beruf erlernen , wie etwa Ärztin, Krankenschwester oder Dolmetscherin. Der Hintergrund: Die polnischen Streitkräfte sollen auf eine Stärke von 500.000 Soldaten aufgebaut werden. Wir fragen uns diesmal im Weltspiegel Podcast, was passiert da in unserem Nachbarland Polen? Die ARD Korrespondenten Ina Ruck und Jürgen Buch in Warschau berichten von ganz konkreten Beispielen, wie diese Musterungen ablaufen, was ihnen junge Polinnen und Polen berichten. Sie erzählen auch davon, wie sich Polen seit dem russischen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine verändert hat. Die Menschen bekommen zum Beispiel kleine Heftchen mit Anleitungen zugeschickt, wie sie sich im Ernstfall verhalten sollen, wie bei einem Luftangriff etwa. Wir schauen auch auf aktuelle innenpolitische Diskussionen im Land. Polens Staatspräsident Karol Nawrocki zum Beispiel fordert für die Selbstverteidigung seines Landes ein eigenes Atomprogramm. Eine Umsetzung scheint laut Experten eher unwahrscheinlich. Das Beispiel zeigt aber, dass sich in Polen im Zuges des Krieges Russlands gegen die Ukraine politisch im Moment viel bewegt.  -----  Hinweis: bei 04:48 sprechen wir davon, dass Polen die Einführung des Euro vorbereitet. Formell ist Polen als EU-Mitglied dazu verpflichtet, der Eurozone beizutreten, sobald es bestimmte Stabilitätskriterien (Maastricht-Kriterien) erfüllt. Polen hat sich also verpflichtet, die Einführung des Euro vorzubereiten. Aber weder Regierung noch Opposition wollen das derzeit, Polen hält bislang am Zloty als eigener Währung fest.  -----  Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert, Caroline Mennerich Redaktionsschluss: 19.02.2026  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Podcast-Tipp: 11KM: der Tagesschau-Podcast: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, has decided to leave her position as the EU's top central banker before the end of her mandate in October 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times. The move could allow for her successor to be named ahead of presidential elections in France. Also in this edition, Venezuela's interim government issues its first statement on the disputed oil-rich territory of Essequibo. 

Is the "Zero Day" infection spreading across the pond? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Eurozone to see how record levels in the DAX and the explosion of 0DTE options are reshaping the landscape for retail and institutional traders alike. Host Mark Longo is joined by a powerhouse panel to break down the macroeconomic shifts, sector rotations, and the structural innovations making European derivatives more accessible than ever. In This Episode: The 0DTE Contagion: Lex Luthringshausen (Tradier) explains why European traders are beaming into US markets to sling intraday iron condors and how that behavior is translating to cash-settled European indices. DAX to the Max: Eugen Mohr (Eurex) breaks down the "Conservative Shift" in German politics under the new Chancellor and how government spending in the defense and industrial sectors is driving the DAX 40 to record heights. The Economic Cycle: Dr. VSTOXX himself, Russell Rhoads, analyzes why the DAX might offer more "juice" than the S&P 500 in 2026 and why the "Potholes" in the US economy might make European exposure a smoother ride. German Engineering vs. Italian Style: A heated debate on the automotive sector—from BMW and Mercedes to the "Poster Car" aesthetics of Italian design. Micro-Sizing the Market: Why notional size matters and how the Micro-DAX (at just 1 Euro per point) is becoming the ultimate tool for retail risk management. The Red Phone: The panel tackles listener questions on Eurex 0DTE liquidity, "Weekend Risk" trades using V-Stocks, and Tradier's unique "All You Can Trade" subscription model. The Panel: Mark Longo: Founder, The Options Insider Media Group Dr. Russell Rhoads: Clinical Professor at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Eugen Mohr: Product & Business Development Specialist at Eurex Lex Luthringshausen: SVP of Business Development at Tradier Resources Mentioned: The Leap Trading Competition: Join over 50,000 traders in the Eurex/TradingView paper trading challenge. Visit eurex.com/competition . Learn More About Eurex: eurex.com

Markets are deep in risk-off mode as crypto winter tightens its grip. The ECB and Bank of England both held rates, with the BoE signaling it may be nearing the end of its easing cycle. UK political turmoil hit the pound, while tech stocks continued to unravel — AMD plunged 17%, Qualcomm disappointed, and Alphabet slid after announcing a massive increase in AI spending. Precious metals saw extreme volatility again, with silver crashing 15%, gold slipping, and oil falling after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks. In macro data, German factory orders surged, but Eurozone retail sales fell, raising concerns about consumer demand. In crypto, Bitcoin dropped to $69,000, pushing the market back into Extreme Fear. Bhutan appears to be selling BTC it has mined since 2019, ETH hovered near $2,000, and scrutiny intensified around Trump-linked World Liberty Financial. CME also hinted it may explore issuing its own token.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureChina & Canada are trying to bypass Trump trade tariffs. This has already failed, and Trump calls out Carney.EU economy is weak and it is getting weaker, there are two paths, one that follows the [CB] agenda the other is Trump economic agenda. Inflation declines again, Gold and Silver are up, Trump’s plan is working, its time to end the endless.The [DS] is now calling for the insurgency to accelerate. Clinton and Obama are now calling on their foot soldiers to push the insurrection against Trump. Trump has put a message to all D’s, lets work together, the optics are very good, the D’s will do this for a short period of time but in the end they will push the insurrection. Once they do this, they lost the people. Timing and optics are very important.   Economy  Carney Cracks: Canada Has ‘No Intention’ Of Pursuing Free Trade Deal With China After Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs To review: right before Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney returned from a trip to Beijing and announced a new 5-point ‘strategic partnership’ to ‘diversify our trade partnerships.’ The agreements included slashing tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 100 percent to 6.1 percent for the first 49,000 units, in exchange for China cutting tariffs on Canadian canola from 85 percent to 15 percent until at least the end of the year. Other exports, including Canadian canola meal, lobsters, crabs, and peas will also not be subject to Chinese anti-discrimination tariffs until at least the end of 2026. A week later, Carney told the global elite at Davos resort that the “rules-based order” established by the United States and its allies following WW2 was fraying amid the current rivalry between China and America, so the “middle powers must act together because if we’re not on the table, we’re on the menu.”  Carney said that for their survival, nations should no longer “go along to get along” with Trump.   Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China, after Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa “makes a deal” with Beijing.   Source: zerohedge.com Trump Is Right About Europe's Weak Economy: U.S. vs. EU Compared  President Trump argued that Europe's economic stagnation is the result of a self-inflicted “civilizational erasure” driven by reliance on what he calls the “Green New Scam,” which he says has replaced affordable energy with costly and unreliable wind power. He further asserted that unchecked mass migration has strained social infrastructure and altered the continent's cultural identity, while a stifling regulatory environment and excessive government spending have suppressed the innovation needed to compete with the United States. Finally, he accused European nations of freeloading on American security, arguing that their failure to meet NATO defense spending targets over the past 70 years has allowed them to avoid the true costs of national sovereignty at the expense of the American taxpayer. Based on current economic data as of January 2026, the comparison supports Trump's critique. While the United States is experiencing aggressive growth alongside widespread deregulation, Europe remains mired in what can best be described as stabilized stagnation. The United States enters 2026 with inflation at 2.7%, steadily returning toward the 2% target. As in President Trump's first term, strong GDP growth has been paired with relatively modest inflation. Fourth-quarter GDP growth is projected at 5.4%, dwarfing Europe's stagnant 0.2%. For the full year, U.S. growth is expected to reach between 4.3% and 5%, while Europe is projected to manage only about 1.3% to 1.6%. On the labor front, the United States maintains its historical advantage, with unemployment at 4.4% compared to 6.3% in the Eurozone. This low level of unemployment has been achieved despite deep government job cuts that reduced taxpayer costs. While the United States reduced federal spending by $100 billion, European fiscal policy has moved in the opposite direction. The U.S. has moved 1.2 million people off food stamps, while European social safety nets are coming under increased strain from rising living costs. In 2024, the most recent data available, EU social protection spending rose by 7%, far outpacing nominal GDP growth. This imbalance pushed the social expenditure-to-GDP ratio to 27.3% across the bloc, with countries such as France and Austria exceeding 31%, reinforcing the strain caused by rising demand for social welfare. Energy remains far cheaper in the United States, particularly electricity and natural gas, due to abundant domestic production, lower taxes and levies, and reduced reliance on imports, with overall prices about half of Europe's and industrial electricity often as little as one-third. Source: thegatewaypundit.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/2015764155580756471?s=20 https://twitter.com/truflation/status/2015770236105138602?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2015647917441183786?s=20 spending problems. Gold is at record highs against every currency, not just the dollar Political/Rights DOGE https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2015553600106164548?s=20 Geopolitical https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2015729194270154997?s=20   supply before then. More LNG, more U.S. gas, more renewables… Higher costs baked in. For Brussels this is an irreversible line. After 2027, there's no “going back to normal.” The EU has indeed been importing refined petroleum products from India that originate from Russian crude oil, creating an indirect pathway for Russian oil to enter the European market despite sanctions on direct imports from Russia since December 2022.  This circumvention became prominent after the EU and G7 imposed a price cap on Russian oil, prompting Russia to redirect exports to countries like India and China, where the crude is refined and then resold.    EU officials and analysts have long acknowledged the loophole, which is why recent sanctions packages have targeted it directly. For instance, the EU’s 18th sanctions package in July 2025 banned the import of petroleum products derived from Russian crude processed in third countries, and specifically sanctioned Nayara Energy, an Indian refinery partly owned by Russia’s Rosneft.  The 19th package in October 2025 further tightened measures by sanctioning additional third-country entities, including three in India, for supporting Russia’s circumvention efforts. As a result, major Indian refiners like Reliance Industries have stopped importing Russian crude for certain facilities to comply with these rules and maintain access to EU markets. Russia, meanwhile, continues to adapt by using new middlemen exporters to supply India, aiming to sustain the flow despite the crackdown.  India has not fully stopped importing Russian oil since then, but imports have significantly declined. In 2025, Russia’s share of India’s crude oil imports fell to 33.3% from 36% the previous year, while OPEC’s share rose slightly to 50%.  By December 2025, India dropped to the third-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels overall, importing €2.3 billion worth that month, with major refiners like Reliance Industries scaling back or halting purchases.    This reduction appears driven by a mix of U.S. tariff pressures, steeper discounts on Russian crude drawing buyers back selectively, and India’s strategic diversification to ensure energy security without fully alienating Russia—a key defense and trade partner. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2015527595975033161?s=20   the CMC Joint Staff Dept: Under investigation for violations 5. Director of CMC Political Work Dept: Removed in 2025 over corruption The US-China rivalry has gone well beyond trade.   The purges depicted in the image of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) stem from an escalating anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping, which has targeted the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) extensively since 2023. This drive is officially framed as rooting out graft, bribery, and disciplinary violations, but analysts widely interpret it as a mechanism for Xi to consolidate power, enforce unwavering loyalty among military leaders, and address systemic issues like incompetence or factional rivalries that could undermine PLA readiness.  The campaign has intensified in 2025-2026, affecting nearly the entire top echelon of the CMC—China’s highest military decision-making body, chaired by Xi himself—leaving it in significant disarray  War/Peace Report: Iran's Khamenei Flees to ‘Fortified' Bunker, Fearing U.S. Strike Following rising concerns over a possible U.S. military strike, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has relocated to a heavily fortified underground compound in Tehran, according to reports, which cited sources close to the regime who revealed his son now oversees day-to-day operations. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2015828196273303756?s=20 calling it a dream disconnected from reality. The US covers about 68% of NATO defense spending while Europe still misses its 2% commitments. Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2015559098847428717?s=20 https://twitter.com/JoeConchaTV/status/2015519543846703552?s=20 If you are preparing a city for an insurrection is this what you do to lower morale, have police quit and this way there is no one to stop the insurgency     In 2024 Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Argued No Right to Carry a Gun at ‘Political Rallies and Protests' In 2024, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) was among 17 AGs who contended there is no right to carry a gun at “political rallies and protests.” The AGs did this in a January 26, 2024, filing in support of upholding California's gun controls for “sensitive places” in a Ninth Circuit case. In the filing, Ellison and the other AGs expressed support for banning the possession of firearms “in crowded places.” The AGs wrote: “Without the power to institute such restrictions, California and other states would be left unable effectively to prevent gun violence in crowded places, around vulnerable populations, or where individuals are exercising other constitutionally protected rights, putting the public at risk.” They emphasized, “Even the perceived risk of gun violence could cause repercussions, as individuals may be discouraged from visiting crowded or confined locations where they know others may be armed.” Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/BillClinton/status/2015562744993350135?s=20 Didn’t Bill and Hiliary Violate a Supeona to testify in front of congress, they broke the law, shouldn’t he be in jail. Barack Obama Urges More Street Protests, Blames Trump for Minneapolis Shooting https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/2015479691147149747?s=20 4700 Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: a54ff9 No.10644532 Sep 14 2020 11:34:31 (EST) Worth remembering [think what you see today]. https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/119629.pdf

The EU owns $8 trillion in Treasurys. Sure, Eurozone governments probably won't use ‘em as leverage in the Trump-Greenland situation — and even if they wanted to, it'd be complicated — but what if they did? We'll explain. Also in this episode: United posts strong quarterly profits after a turbulent year, a primary care doctor tells Kai how Medicaid changes are affecting his work, and cover crops are a tough sell for cash-strapped farmers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The EU owns $8 trillion in Treasurys. Sure, Eurozone governments probably won't use ‘em as leverage in the Trump-Greenland situation — and even if they wanted to, it'd be complicated — but what if they did? We'll explain. Also in this episode: United posts strong quarterly profits after a turbulent year, a primary care doctor tells Kai how Medicaid changes are affecting his work, and cover crops are a tough sell for cash-strapped farmers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

⬜ Welcome to Palvatar Market Recap, your go-to daily briefing on the latest market movements, global macro shifts, and crypto trends—powered by Raoul Pal's AI avatar, Palvatar. ⬜ In today's update, Palvatar walks through a volatile macro backdrop as tariff threats tied to U.S.–Europe relations weigh on global markets and push gold and silver to record highs. Eurozone inflation slips below target, reinforcing expectations of steady ECB policy, while China meets its GDP goal despite weak domestic demand. Japan faces economic headwinds ahead of key political events. In crypto, bitcoin drops sharply amid liquidations, even as ETF flows, Ethereum activity, and regulatory debates remain in focus.

⬜ Welcome to Palvatar Market Recap, your go-to daily briefing on the latest market movements, global macro shifts, and crypto trends—powered by Raoul Pal's AI avatar, Palvatar. ⬜ In today's update, Palvatar highlights a rebound in global equities driven by strong TSMC earnings, upbeat UK and Eurozone economic data, and easing U.S.–Iran tensions. Oil prices slide as geopolitical risks cool, while U.S. jobless claims fall. Crypto markets remain resilient, with Bitcoin nearing $98,000, robust ETF inflows, and regulatory negotiations in Washington facing fresh delays without derailing the broader rally.

Le 5 janvier, la Banque Centrale Européenne a publié ses premières prévisions. Malgré l'inflation persistante, une légère croissance est attendue pour la zone euro. Traduction: On January 5th, the European Central Bank released its initial forecasts. Despite lingering inflation, modest growth is projected for the Eurozone in the coming year. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump’s tariff system is putting a lot of strain on the Eurozone, they were hurting from the green new scam, but now it’s all falling apart. New supply of oil is coming into the US, prices are going to drop. Trump is shutting down the [CB] plan down, no institutional investors in real estate, prices are about to come way down. Newsom wants to confiscate Bitcoin. The [DS] is feeling pain, their drug, human and oil trafficking system is being dismantled. The [DS] have lost the information war, common sense has now taken over. The [DS] will now being moving to physical war. This is the trap Trump has set to use the Insurrection Act. Slowly but surely the [DS] will become more violent and Trump and team will have to call the ball. Buckle up, the storm is approaching. Economy Trump’s Tariffs Are Sinking The Eurozone  German trade surpluses are shrinking, with 2025 exports to the US projected down 7% and overall trade surplus far below 2024 levels. Structural challenges—especially Chinese competition in automotive—compound short-term pressures, threatening Germany’s role as Eurozone anchor. A German recession risks Eurozone-wide contagion, potential ECB stimulus, and euro depreciation, clouding the outlook for 2026. Since tariffs stepped in, the Eurozone has struggled with exports and hasn’t even retaliated to them. A passive approach that shows off all its weaknesses and, above all, is sinking the economy of its major member: Germany. Germany was already stuck with a negative GDP growth before tariffs, but the latter are acting as a final blow for the third economy in the world. A couple of weeks ago I pointed out the main risks that concern Japan (the fourth economy in the world); now it is time to assess the shape of the German economy. How tariffs are hitting Germany Germany's total exports in 2024 amounted to $1.63 trillion, and 11% of these goods were exported to the US, the main trading partner. Just this data says a lot; in fact, Germany used to rely on the US to generate billions and billions of trade surpluses. A sort of Chinese approach, but at a lower scale. Now, almost every European good exported to the US is subject to a 15% tariff, which is making German goods less convenient for US companies. We know that the latter pay most of the tariffs, and this means bearing higher costs of goods sold, therefore lower profits. Companies don't like to reduce their net profit margin, so it is not a surprise they are looking around to find new trading partners. On top of this significant issue, the currency fluctuations are adding further pressure on German exports.. Source: seekingalpha.com  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008918914110021878?s=20   and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA https://twitter.com/DOGEai_tx/status/2008960798094188804?s=20 https://twitter.com/truflation/status/2008494612378501267?s=20   index, calculated from millions of price data points, has remained below 2% since Dec 30. https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2008641445574615279?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008921005046350098?s=20   domestic production, tax relief & energy independence. America remained the strongest economy in the world as capital flowed toward US assets. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008694980944998633?s=20 Political/Rights  https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/2008707706052632955?s=20 Democrat Charlotte Sheriff Now Under Investigation for “Mafia-style” Intimidation and Corruption   District Attorney Spencer Merriweather has formally requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to probe allegations of attempted extortion and corruption against Democrat Sheriff Garry McFadden. The petition outlines explosive allegations regarding Sheriff McFadden's conduct over House Bill 10, a controversial state law mandating cooperation between local sheriffs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Cunningham, a fellow Democrat who provided a critical vote to override the Governor's veto of the bill, alleges McFadden threatened her safety to influence her vote. According to the petition, McFadden told Cunningham that if she continued to support the bill, the “people of Mecklenburg County would ‘come after' her.” The filing claims McFadden added, “I don't want to see you get hurt. You live in my county.” Cunningham described the interaction as “akin to a mafia boss demanding money by saying ‘nice little store you've got there; it would be a shame if anything happened to it.’”   District Attorney Merriweather confirmed he has asked the SBI's Professional Standards Unit to investigate the claims before his office decides whether to proceed with the removal petition. The DA's letter to the SBI specifically requests an investigation into: Extortion and bribery. Economic threats made to influence legislation. Hatch Act violations (regarding improper political activity). State campaign finance violations. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Breaking: Tensions Reach Boiling Point in Minneapolis As Woman Attacks ICE With Vehicle, Is Neutralized  https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008962609769533872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008962609769533872%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2008973759097733306?s=20 https://twitter.com/TriciaOhio/status/2008957179793998266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2008957179793998266%7Ctwgr%5Ea8d4c3aaf88bd8bfc614f35ff01e9af383546251%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbobhoge%2F2026%2F01%2F07%2Fbreaking-tensions-reach-boiling-point-in-minneapolis-as-woman-attacks-ice-with-vehicle-is-neutralized-n2197863 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2008958131502768415?s=20  Source: redstate.com Geopolitical https://twitter.com/WadeMiller/status/2008657547629392370?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008906360537456723?s=20 https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/2008912529087779051?s=20 On December 20th, the US Coast Guard and Navy attempted to board a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The tanker escaped, headed for the north Atlantic, painted a Russian flag on its hull, and has been operating under a new name (Marinera). US military aircraft are tracking the tanker off the coast of Ireland and are said to be preparing to board it. And now,  a Russian sub is enroute to intercept it. https://twitter.com/ConflictDISP/status/2008882720408305975?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2008892280867000469?s=20 https://twitter.com/visionergeo/status/2008887222787887241?s=20 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2008953776976134460?s=20 https://twitter.com/TankerTrackers/status/2008926432026632522?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2008937593702916205?s=20  Putin’s side against Trump. TDSx1000 https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2008900933242032586?s=20 https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2008633796317372618?s=20   that asshole pretending to be it’s President. Neither is the gal currently pretending she’s President of Mexico. When you figure out what the transnational crime syndicate is, and the kind of shit it’s been up to for over 130 years, some of you are gonna be awfully surprised. But then a lot of stuff you’re presently confused about will make sense. Brilliant Restitution Plan – President Trump Announces Interim Venezuela Oil Payment of $2 Billion  This is way beyond winning, this is stunningly brilliant strategy.  Not only has President Trump successfully apprehended Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro, but the remaining interim government officials have acquiesced to fund a civil restitution plan to pay for their malfeasance. The government that stole from its people is being forced to pay restitution for their own fraud, abuse and misconduct. [SOURCE] The 30 to 50 million barrels of oil is approximately a $2 billion self-created reconstruction effort. Compare and contrast this approach with the trillions of U.S. taxpayer funds that were used in the failed efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, etcetera….  or even Kuwait, albeit the Kuwaiti's offered, but prior U.S. leadership chose influence over restitution. In this example, almost immediately the funds now in the control of President Trump can be deployed to the greater benefit of the Venezuelan people. Another way to look at this is like a type of ‘sovereign wealth fund' created by the corrupt Venezuelan officials, using the resources that belong to the Venezuelan people, to support the interim needs of the same citizens they victimized. Well done President Trump and Secretary Rubio! Source: theconservativetreehouse.com   The second phase will be a phase that we call recovery. And that is ensuring that American, western, and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market in a way that’s fair, also at the same time, begin to create the process of reconciliation nationally, within Venezuela, so that the opposition forces can be amnestied and released from prisons, and brought back to the country, and begin to rebuild civil society. And then the third phase, is of course will be one of transition. Some of this will overlap. I’ve described this to them (Venezuela) in great detail. We’ll have more detail in the days to follow. But we feel like we’re moving forward here in a very positive way. https://twitter.com/Matt_Bracken48/status/2008704247341183281?s=20   with a long-term secret IUD program, where Inuit women and young girls visiting Danish clinics for “health checks” were for unknowingly fitted with dangerous coil IUDs that were left in for years, leaving many sterile and in chronic lifelong pain. It was total “Dr. Mengele” stuff. The Inuit in Greenland are ripe for a better offer. And in any event, Denmark’s “claim” on Greenland is a total joke. Please read the whole Substack in the first reply. I’ll also do some more screen grabs in an X-thread to whet your appetite. War/Peace   me the Noble Peace Prize. But that doesn't matter! What does matter is that I saved Millions of Lives. RUSSIA AND CHINA HAVE ZERO FEAR OF NATO WITHOUT THE UNITED STATES, AND I DOUBT NATO WOULD BE THERE FOR US IF WE REALLY NEEDED THEM. EVERYONE IS LUCKY THAT I REBUILT OUR MILITARY IN MY FIRST TERM, AND CONTINUE TO DO SO. We will always be there for NATO, even if they won't be there for us. The only Nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the DJT REBUILT U.S.A. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!! President DJT Medical/False Flags The New Food Pyramid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has released a new food pyramid guide for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans released today meshes MAHA-influenced changes with longer-standing advice for people to cut sugar consumption while eating more protein, whole grains and colorful fresh vegetables and avoiding “highly processed” foods. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2008654733020717345?s=20 Medicaid Will ‘Claw Back’ Fraud Funds From Minnesota: Agency Head Minnesota will feel an “increasing vise grip of financial penalties” to help make up for taxpayer dollars lost to fraud, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service, said Jan. 6. His agency is auditing all 14 Medicaid programs that Minnesota flagged as vulnerable to fraud; that excludes 73 other Medicaid programs Minnesota runs. The agency also will “claw back that money” from current Medicaid payments that were to be made to Minnesota, Oz told Fox News. “This is a major problem for the state, because they've got to own the fact that they have been bilking the federal taxpayer [because of] their sloppy behavior for years,” Oz said. Oz said his agency has had difficulty tracking at least $500 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Available data makes it hard to figure out how it was billed and “where it went,” he said.      Source: zerohedge.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/JudgeJeanine/status/2008642273991393473?s=20  Today? Less than 10% not prosecuted.  This is what REAL enforcement looks like. Trump's federal surge is delivering results — law and order is being restored in DC. https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2008789449178579342?s=20  – Neville Roy Singham and his network – Hansjorg Wyss, a billionaire donor in Switzerland – Additional Foreign Cash – Reid Hoffman (Named by Trump) “It’s also big left-wing funders, some of them who are not citizens of this country, Mr. Hansjörg Wyss in Switzerland, they’re pouring money into this entire ecosystem.” “We have identified dozens of radical organizations, not just the decentralized Antifa organizations, but dozens of radical organizations that have received more than $100 million from the Riot Inc investors.” “I think the most shocking thing is that we have found that more than $100 million in US taxpayer funding has flowed into these funding networks” Trump Offers Blueprint on How Republicans Can Win the Midterms and Future Elections Trump said this to the GOP members: You gotta win the midterms. ‘Cause if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just gonna to be… I mean, they’ll find a reason to impeach me. I’ll get impeached. We don’t impeach them, you know why? Because they’re meaner than we are. We should have impeached Joe Biden for a hundred different things. Here is the second part They are mean and smart: but fortunately for you, they have horrible policy. They can be smart as can be, but when they want open borders, when they want, as I said, men in women’s sports, when they want “transgender for everyone!” Bring your kids in, we’re going to change the sex of your child. Just send them our way. […] We have great, common-sense policy. They have horrendous policy. What they do, is they stick together. They never have a no vote. Trump wasn’t whining that he is afraid of impeachment — he was spitting facts: if Democrats win, impeachment is inevitable; so, don’t let them win and show them this is how you do it. Trump made clear to Republicans that they must hammer home their common-sense, America-forward policies and contrast those against the truly terrible schemes of the Democrats. Trump said, “You can own health care. Figure it out. […]If you explain it: the money goes directly to the people, that’s going to be your issue.” Source: redstate.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

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