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Recorded in the middle of Bitcoin Month, this episode brings together Knut Svanholm, Giacomo Zucco, Mike Peterson, and Jethro Toro in El Zonte, El Salvador. They unpack what it feels like to live through Bitcoin Historico at the National Palace San Salvador, Adopting Bitcoin in San Salvador, and the Bitcoin Beach Festival on the coast. From free pupusas and packed plazas to barefoot plebs and kids everywhere, you get a ground-level view of why El Salvador still feels like Bitcoin Country after the El Salvador legal tender law and why so many Bitcoiners keep coming back.The crew shared the story everyone asks about, their surreal invitation to a formal dinner with President Bukele. Giacomo explains how he gifted a bottle of Dictador rum, they talk about Bukele's quick jokes about Libertarian anarchism and public sector jobs, and they explain what was actually discussed about Bitcoin adoption, circular economy experiments, and bottom-up projects like Bitcoin Beach and Bitcoin Berlin. It is not a press release, it is what it felt like for plebs and authors like Knut Svanholm and educators like Giacomo Zucco to suddenly find themselves at a presidential table with Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert and other Bitcoin builders.They also go deep on the work behind the scenes. Mike Peterson shares an update on Bitcoin Beach and the push to launch at least 14 new circular economy projects across El Salvador, plus the new Bitcoin-themed boutique hotel, the Citadel of Hope, and a pickleball court in Punta Mango. Giacomo walks through the three pillars of Plan B Network, global Bitcoin education like Cubo Plus and Node Nation, physical hubs in places such as Lugano, London, and future hubs in San Salvador, and an emerging Bitcoin venture path and startup support. Along the way, they touch on the IMF pressure, how the government stayed committed through bear markets after El Salvador, legal tender went live, and why ideas like Libertarian socialism still get a fair hearing in off-the-record debates.Running through the episode is the culture piece. Knut talks about his books, the Bitcoin Infinity framing, his talks at Bitcoin Historico inside the National Palace San Salvador, and why Adopting Bitcoin feels more like a festival than a standard conference. The group tells the origin story of Satoshi Rokamoto, the improvised Bitcoin rock band that now shows up at events from Mexico to Lugano, often playing long after the sound crew tries to shut things down. If you care about Bitcoin in El Salvador, circular economy models, or just want to know what it is really like on the ground during Bitcoin Month, this conversation will probably make you start checking flights.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a Bitcoiner who has El Salvador on their list, leave a comment with your favorite story from Bitcoin Month, and hit subscribe so you do not miss the next chapter of Bitcoin Country.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Giacomo, Knut, Jethro:Giacomo ZuccoX: https://x.com/giacomozucco Web: https://www.giacomozucco.com/ Knut SvanholmX: https://x.com/knutsvanholm YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinInfinityShow   Jethro ToroX: https://x.com/JethroToro Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: Live From Bitcoin Beach

This episode tears apart the official narrative of Muammar Gaddafi and exposes the real forces behind his rise and destruction. Far from the “madman” portrayed in Western media, Gaddafi built Africa's highest standard of living, funded free housing, healthcare, and education, engineered the world's largest water project, and moved to liberate Africa from Western banking through a gold-backed dinar. From CIA memos to his explosive 2009 UN speech calling out Big Pharma, from the manufactured Lockerbie case to NATO's 2011 regime-change war, we trace how a sovereign, debt-free nation became a target the moment it threatened the petrodollar, French finance, and global corporate power. In the end, Libya wasn't destroyed because it was weak; it was destroyed because it was becoming too strong, too independent, and too willing to expose the system that runs the world.Email: thefacthunter@mail.comWebsite: https://www.thefacthunter.comSubStack: https://substack.com/@thefacthunter

Matt Ehret and Ghost explore a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, opening with Ukraine's unraveling corruption network, high-level resignations, and the possibility that a U.S.–Russia settlement is already in place while the kinetic war simply plays itself out. They examine how raids on Zelensky's inner circle, oligarch testimony, and a mass exodus of Ukrainian power players signal a collapsing regime. From there, they map the expanding U.S.–Venezuela–Colombia cooperation against cartels and trafficking networks, spotlighting newly pardoned leaders, DEA informants, and regional realignments that defy the old Cold War script. The conversation widens into the strange rise of Javier Milei, IMF capture, Latin American resistance, the merging Israel–Ukraine narrative, and the deeper historical forces, templar networks, corporate feudalism, sabotage movements, and engineered cults, that shape modern conflicts. With global tensions rising from Africa to the Pacific, Matt and Ghost connect today's flashpoints to centuries-old power structures still fighting for control.

Kerim Rota ve Ömer Gencal, tarım sektöründeki artan sorunları, büyüme verilerinin detaylarını, IMF'nin Türkiye değerlendirmesini ve CHP'nin ekonomi vizyonunu tartıştı.

In this wide-ranging episode, Burning Bright and guest GMoney dive into the explosive connections between Bitcoin, global finance, and the engineered collapse of old power structures. They explore the revelations from Max Keiser's interview, the theory that El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption was part of a coordinated sovereign strategy, and why Bitcoin's architecture mirrors a spiritual awakening as much as an economic one. From there, they break down the crumbling narratives around legacy banking, CBDCs, the IMF, and how elites appear to be intentionally detonating the old fiat system to consolidate control on the way down. GMoney brings in the psychedelic perspective on consciousness shifts, while BB ties it all to the behaviors of the managerial class, the “clown world” psycosphere, and the unmistakable signs of a reality split underway. Together they examine digital identity traps, weaponized crises, and why parallel economies, and parallel minds, may be the only way forward. A dense, philosophical, and highly energetic conversation connecting global finance, culture, spirituality, and the war for human autonomy.

Im Fürther Flachpass haben wir schon Tiefpunkte auserkoren und dann doch nach tieferen Tiefpunkten gesucht. Wohin führt uns das 0:3 gegen Bochum? In den Marianengraben? Und was ist eigentlich los in Fürth? Wir hatten mal wieder viel zu besprechen.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth inside the National Palace El Salvador to dig into a question a lot of people are asking in private. Is El Salvador still Bitcoin country, or did Bukele get captured by the IMF. Jeff shares how he ended up invited by the President, why he first thought he was being used as a marketing prop, and what actually happened during a long conversation on Bitcoin, freedom money, and what it means for a small country trying to escape a global control system.We walk through the IMF and El Salvador story from Jeff's perspective. He explains why a former failed state turned to Bitcoin to escape fiat money and its hidden taxes, yet still decided to take an IMF loan. Jeff shares Bukele's “rat and cheese” analogy, and why the real goal is Salvadorans holding their own keys, running nodes, and building a circular economy in Bitcoin instead of staying stuck in the old system. He also talks about what he saw on the ground, from gang crackdowns and falling crime, to how the historic center now feels safer and more vibrant, and what that means for tourism in El Salvador.From there, we zoom out into the deeper human side. Jeff explains how understanding Bitcoin forces an existential crisis, especially for wealthy people and NGOs who thought they were helping, while actually reinforcing a broken fiat money system. We get into game theory, why most people will cheat if they think they will not get caught, and why the principled minority who run nodes and hold their own keys matter so much. Jeff lays out a simple way to think about moving your time into the Bitcoin economy, starting with a small percentage, then growing it until your life reflects an honest market instead of a control system built on inflation and debt.We close with why Jeff walked away from a huge Twitter audience to spend his time on Nostr, how he thinks about living in alignment in public, and what he is building with Ego Death Capital. He shares how they use Bitcoin as the hurdle rate, why he believes Bitcoin native startups will massively outperform as the old world gets repriced, and how founders in places like El Salvador can collect more Bitcoin by creating real value for real people. If this conversation shifts how you see El Salvador, the IMF, or fiat money, subscribe, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and send this to a friend who still refuses to spend sats in Bitcoin Beach.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Jeff Booth:X: https://x.com/JeffBooth Web: https://www.jeffbooth.ca/ Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 - Why does Jeff Booth say Bukele understands the global Bitcoin game and the IMF “rat and cheese” trap?01:52 - What first brought Jeff Booth to El Salvador and why were Bitcoiners questioning if it is still Bitcoin country?02:55 - How did the invitation from Bukele's office change Jeff's thinking about El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy?04:02 - Why did Jeff want to look Bukele in the eye before trusting the El Salvador Bitcoin experiment?10:08 - Does Bukele feel the Bitcoin experiment is working and how does he balance IMF money with a Bitcoin vision?13:57 - How different does San Salvador feel today compared to the gang violence years before Bitcoin and Bukele's crackdown?1Live From Bitcoin Beach

Mike Harris — intelligence analyst and former Financial Editor of Veterans Today — rejoins the program to break down the escalating instability inside the global financial system. He explains the competing power centers now battling for control as the world moves into a major economic transition. Harris lays out how these geopolitical struggles intersect with shifting monetary structures and why they point to a historic realignment already underway.You can find his work at https://TheIntelDrop.orgArticle mentioned in this show:China was playing chess while the rest of us were playing checkers': Bombshell study finds $200 billion of secret loans to U.S. businesses over 25 years: https://fortune.com/2025/11/18/secret-china-loans-to-us-business-200-billion-over-25-years-shell-companies/See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

How did the US Dollar become the dominant currency internationally? What keeps other currencies, fiat or crypto, from displacing the dollar's role? Does the aggressive use of sanctions by the US Government put the dollar's role at risk?Paul Blustein is with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as well as an author and journalist. He has written several books including his latest work King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World's Dominant Currency and previous works, Off Balance: The Travails of Institutions That Govern the Global Financial System, And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina, and Laid Low: Inside the Crisis That Overwhelmed Europe and the IMF.Greg and Paul discuss the reasons behind the US dollar's dominance in global finance, its historical roots stemming from the Bretton Woods Agreement, and the challenges posed by international crises and economic policies. Paul also discusses the role and limitations of the IMF, the geopolitical implications of using the dollar as a financial weapon, and the potential impact of emerging currencies and digital threats. The episode concludes with insights into the phenomena of dollarization and how various economic strategies, including those of China and Russia, intersect with the enduring power of the US dollar.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:How the U.S. discovered the power of financial sanctions21:00: No longer was it just going to be the drug lords and, you know, in Colombia and places like that, it was now the government was gonna crack down on terrorists. And so the Treasury, OFAC, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, began doing some of that. And they realized that by cutting off banks abroad from access to the dollar system, that correspondent banking system we were just talking about, that, you know, things could really go boom. They could pose a death sentence on banks. And as they began to realize the power of that, they then applied it in the case of North Korea in 2005. And they were absolutely astonished to discover that this really worked. You could really have a big effect on North Korea's financial system by cutting off banks. It was—they went after a bank in Macau that had been—and then they were off to the races. They could use this similar kind of weaponry on Iran and other adversariesResponsible vs irresponsible use of dollar power25:29: You have this power with a dollar; if we use it responsibly, it can be a very good power. And if we use it irresponsibly, it's a bad power. And that's the way I like to look at it.How U.S.–China sanction scenarios are actually gamed out51:59: Some of the hawks in, you know, you don't hear so much from these guys anymore, but the hawks in Congress have tried to game some of these out. You know, I go into this in one of the chapters of the book about how they, you know, they had a red team and a blue team, and they thought, well, we can, you know, we just have done this—imposed drastic sanctions on Russia. So if there's an invasion of Taiwan, here's what we do. And they, I think, have discovered that if you have a really knowledgeable red team playing the Chinese Communist Party, they can come up with a lot, a lot of things that, it preserves Taiwanese democracy but doesn't have us at each other's throats.Show Links:Recommended Resources:United States DollarEuroRenminbiReserve CurrencyNetwork EffectBretton Woods SystemJohn Maynard KeynesHarry Dexter WhiteHerbert SteinFederal ReserveInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)SWIFTEuroclearFiat MoneyXi JinpingShadow FleetGuest Profile:PaulBlustein.comProfessional Profile for CSISLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageKing Dollar: The Past and Future of the World's Dominant CurrencyOff Balance: The Travails of Institutions That Govern the Global Financial SystemAnd the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of ArgentinaThe Chastening: Inside The Crisis That Rocked The Global Financial System And Humbled The IMFMisadventures of the Most Favored Nations: Clashing Egos, Inflated Ambitions, and the Great Shambles of the World Trade SystemLaid Low: Inside the Crisis That Overwhelmed Europe and the IMFSchism: China, America, and the Fracturing of the Global Trading System Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Markets are eyeing new record highs after a solid rally on Wednesday. Globally, equities rallied with Wall Street logging four straight sessions of gains on Fed rate-cut hopes, while Asia followed higher led by tech stocks. Back home, all eyes are on the Whirlpool block deal, Mahindra's new EV launch, and key cabinet approvals for the rare-earth magnet scheme. Meanwhile, the IMF has trimmed India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.2% if U.S. tariffs remain elevated, even as it reclassified India's exchange rate regime to a “crawl-like arrangement.” Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Gazeteciler Erdal Sağlam ve Semih Sakallı, Gündemin Şifreleri'nin bu bölümünde TCMB Başkanı Fatih Karahan'ın katılacağı YouTube yayınını, IMF'nin Türkiye değerlendirmesini, gıda güvenliğini ve siyasetteki "İmralı" tartışmalarını konuştu. Sağlam, Ayrıca CHP'nin açıkladığı ekonomi ve kalkınma vizyonunu anlattı.

Hello and welcome to episode 205 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. This episode covers significant global enforcement actions, including the UK updating its Cyber Sanctions List to subject Russian national Andrei Valerevich Kozlov to an asset freeze for involvement in the cybercrime ecosystem, and the US Treasury's OFAC levying a statutory maximum $4.7 million penalty against a real estate investor for illegally dealing in property owned by a sanctioned Russian individual. We look at AML and governance failings, noting the £650,000 fine imposed on Videoslots Limited by the UK Gambling Commission for serious anti-money laundering and safer gambling deficiencies, while an IMF report highlights persistent governance weaknesses and widespread corruption vulnerabilities in Pakistan. Finally, we turn to broader crime fighting, covering the Chartered Trading Standards Institute's urgent call for funding to combat organised crime operating from "front" shops on UK high streets, and analysing Security Minister Dan Jarvis's warning about escalating cyber threats and the need for proactive societal resilience.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

#stockmarketindia #nifty50 #sensex #indiagdp #paytm #bajajautorickshaw #bhartiairtelshare #sharemarkettoday #economynews #investing #stockmarketnews Today's market update covers global cues as US markets rise on rate cut hopes and low jobless claims. On the economy front, the IMF remains bullish on India, while ICICI predicts a strong 7.6% GDP growth for H1. Plus, a new ₹7,280cr rare earth scheme and labour codes set to boost consumption.In Stock News:• Bajaj Auto launches Riki EV range.• Blinkit gets ₹600cr funding infusion.• Paytm receives final RBI aggregator nod.• Airtel promoter sells shares worth ₹7,189cr.• Whirlpool promoter to sell 7.5% stake.https://shorturl.at/gM97lHow to Use Artificial Intelligence for Investing - Combo of 5 ebooks00:00 Start00:22 US Market update01:22 US jobless claims hit seven-month low02:57 Rising gold prices03:25 IMF projects robust growth for India04:21 India H1 FY26 GDP likely at 7.6pc04:55 New labour codes to boost consumption07:04 Cabinet clears ₹7,280 cr rare earth scheme09:12 Bajaj Auto launches Riki EV range09:28 Eternal infuses ₹600 cr into Blinkit10:53 Paytm gets RBI nod for payment aggregator11:25 Airtel promoter sells stake for ₹7,189 cr11:48 Whirlpool promoter to sell 7.5% stake12:26 Knowledge Section

Canada's recent federal budget has been called generational and transformational. Of course, it's been called that by the government that passed it, but there's no question that this budget comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. Host Amanda Lang talks to Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about changing the investment climate, affordability and following the German economic example.

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D66 en CDA schrijven aan hun toekomstagenda. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger kijken naar die toekomst, de kansen, zorgen, vernieuwingen en sterke kanten van ons land in de komende decennia. Dat doen ze in deze aflevering samen met Rekenkamerpresident Pieter Duisenberg en oud-minister van Financiën, nu burgemeester van Eindhoven Jeroen Dijsselbloem. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Ben je op zoek naar een geweldig matras? Ga naar mattsleeps.com, en gebruik de kortingcode bronnen voor een extra verrassing korting bovenop de huidige acties bij Matt Sleeps! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** Pieter Duisenberg is kritisch op de staat van ’s Rijks financiën. Het kabinet-Schoof laat een ‘niet-complete begroting’ na. "De spreadsheets kloppen, maar ontsporing dreigt op termijn." En verantwoording van de belastinginkomsten en hun grondslag krijgt het parlement eigenlijk nooit. Hij valt oud-staatssecretaris Marnix van Rij – te gast in aflevering 546 - nadrukkelijk bij: pak in de formatie meteen de sanering van de fiscale regelingen aan. Daarmee is zo'n €35 miljard 'vrij te spelen'. Jeroen Dijsselbloem hoopt dat de nieuwe generatie leiders aan het Binnenhof ‘zin heeft in hervormingen’. "Die €35 miljard, dat moet je zeker doen. Werk er direct samen aan, die eruit te peuren. Dat ontlast meteen ook de Belastingdienst." Hij valt informateur Sybrand Buma bij, dat aandacht voor de uitvoerbaarheid van Haagse regels cruciaal is. Beiden zijn kritisch over het recente beleid. "Er is ingezet op consumptie, niet op de noodzakelijke investeringen waarop IMF, Europese Unie en het rapport-Draghi aandringen," stelt Duisenberg. Volgens Dijsselbloem kloppen de cijfers van de begroting wel en lijkt het of ons land er goed voor staat, maar de productiviteitsgroei stagneert en het onderwijsniveau zakt gestaag terwijl andere landen indrukwekkende verbeteringen laten zien. "We hebben ooit in Europa afgesproken dat we 3 procent van het bnp aan R&D moeten besteden. We halen nauwelijks 2 procent. Onze buurlanden presteren hier fors beter." Hij pleit voor een langdurig investeringsoffensief, waarbij consumptieve 'koopkracht-gerelateerde' uitgaven door het kabinet in de hand gehouden worden. Bitter noteert hij dat lange termijn investeringen zijn weggesneden, bijvoorbeeld om de benzineaccijns wat langer laag te houden. “De Nederlandse staatsschuld is maar 45 procent van het bruto nationaal product. Dat is laag, daar zit ruimte in. We mogen van Europa naar 60. Duitsland zit op 80. Je kunt met mij een goed gesprek voeren: moeten wij ook niet naar 80 procent. Het verdienvermogen van de Nederlandse economie raakt snel achterop als er niet drastisch geïnvesteerd wordt. Gerichte lange termijn investeringen in kennis, onderwijskwaliteit, infrastructuur wakkert groene groei aan. Dat verhoogt onze welvaart en houdt de voorzieningen op peil. Tegelijkertijd moeten dan wel andere uitgaven, zoals de zorgkosten, goed in de hand gehouden worden." Volgens de Rekenkamerpresident heeft Nederland de afgelopen jaren ‘teveel ingezet op consumptie en niet op investeringen’: “Dan ga je steeds verder achteruit. We hebben in Nederland vijf of tien operaties-Beethoven nodig. Of wat Thorbecke al deed: vijf of tien Nieuwe Waterwegen.” Dijsselbloem vindt dat een nieuw kabinet op korte termijn de energiebelasting voor het bedrijven omlaag moet brengen naar het niveau van Duitsland. Bedrijven kunnen internationaal anders niet goed concurreren. De oud-minister van Financiën hoopt op een hervormingsgezind meederheidskabinet waaraan ook zijn eigen partij GroenLinks-PvdA deelneemt. Hij begrijpt niet waarom de VVD regeren met GroenLinks-PvdA uitsluit. “Sommige van de meest succesvolle kabinetten waren met VVD en PvdA.” Duisenberg, lid van de VVD, wil zich niet mengen in de politieke keuze van zijn partij, maar volgt de redenering van Dijsselbloem en voegt er aan toe: “VVD en PvdA hebben goed samengewerkt en in het parlement ook met GroenLinks. Voor de grote uitdagingen is brede samenwerking nodig.” Als oud Tweede-Kamerleden hebben ze tips voor de net-aangetreden nieuwe Kamerleden. Duisenberg: “Leer goed waarnemen, los van je eigen dossiers. Vraag aan een oude rot hoe je een debat moet lezen.” Dijsselbloem raadt aan van elke portefeuille iets te maken, hoe gering het onderwerp ook lijkt. “En je leert het meest en het snelst van meedoen aan concrete wetgeving.” *** Verder luisteren 507 - Het strenge oordeel van Rekenkamerpresident Pieter Duisenberg https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/19fb3651-29be-49dd-854b-eeb65ec692ff 423 – Eerst zien, dan geloven – Rekenkamerpresident Pieter Duisenberg over de controle op de rijksuitgaven https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/f46ed50e-b5e7-430e-958f-8db017ce8d38 540 - Verkiezingscampagne 2025: waar het veel te weinig over ging https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/540-verkiezingscampagne-2025-waar-het-veel-te-weinig-over-ging 112 - Snels en Sneller: Tweede Kamer moet uitgaven strenger controleren https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/7e5a5628-abe2-437e-99dd-deebf7abe085 533 – Een nieuw belastingstelsel. Leuker kunnen we het niet maken, eenvoudiger wel https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/533-een-nieuw-belastingstelsel-leuker-kunnen-we-het-niet-maken-eenvoudiger-wel 493 - Het belastingkaartenhuis wankelt https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8e0d7872-9be8-439b-94cc-911bf8f7509e 537 – De kracht van de vijf Nederlandse zeehavens https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/537-de-kracht-van-de-vijf-nationale-zeehavens 525 –Wat Brainport Eindhoven ons leert en hoe we onze economie nóg toekomstbestendiger kunnen maken https://omny.fm/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/525-wat-brainport-eindhoven-ons-leert-en-hoe-we-onze-economie-n-g-toekomstbestendiger-maken 471 - De verduurzaming is Nederlands grootste verbouwing ooit https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/e5cdb7b1-3c0a-4bb7-b180-ce3955e93887 512 – Hoe onderwijs, bedrijven en overheden samen de arbeidsmarktkrapte bestrijden https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/da589da5-3d17-468f-9fcf-536388414e67 516 – Files op het elektriciteitsnet: de energietransitie dreigt slachtoffer te worden van het eigen succes https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/54ccc73e-4200-4dbc-87c8-213c70e97491 490 – Duitslands grote draai. Friedrich Merz, Europa en Nederland https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/8bac6adf-1b0e-49f1-8a4a-8340c99c6db3 421 - Bewonderd en gevreesd. De memoires van Wolfgang Schäuble https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/d3971f5a-5150-4a6b-8739-b44b308a84e8 446 - Doe wat Draghi zegt of Europa wacht een langzame doodsstrijd https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/7af41d6c-1463-4010-94df-a702f6f5cf08 427 - Europa wordt een grootmacht en daar moeten we het over hebben https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/84273d61-0203-4764-b876-79a25695bed1 45 - Caspar Veldkamp: Griekenland van Tsipras naar Mitsotakis https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/db3f639d-61a3-49c9-875a-3fd0f9ce521a 02 - Jeroen Dijsselbloem en Coen Teulings over de Eurocrisis https://art19.com/shows/betrouwbare-bronnen/episodes/c2624e4e-7ba4-4177-85e7-ca71c2947621 *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:31:41 – Deel 2 01:15:11 – deel 3 01:36:12 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once the world ran on real money—gold and silver that kept governments in check. But wars, crises, and quiet deals among global elites replaced it with a system built on fiat currency and centralized control. On today's Endtime show, I'll reveal how institutions like the BIS, IMF, and WTO have been steering the planet toward a single global economic order—and what it means for America's future. ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining good relations promotes trade, but can trade repair bad relations? Marc Palen examines how Britain's repeal of the Corn Laws in the mid-1800s sparked its interest in free trade and the idea of economic interdependence for a peaceful and prosperous world. Palen, an archaeologist, historian, and author, discusses his latest book, Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free World. In this podcast, he talks with journalist Rhoda Metcalfe about his research into the origins of globalization. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4ra9n0O Read the article at IMF.org/FANDD

Little is known about the African women who came to Europe from the 1870s onwards, nor do we dare to imagine them as wealthy, elegantly dressed individuals with refined tastes and fluent in several languages. The Krio Fernandino represented a multisited, multilocal, transnational, transcontinental and Afropolitan community that lived between Africa and Europe from the late 19th century onwards. African Women's Histories in European Narratives: The Afropolitan Krio Fernandino Diaspora (1850-1996) (Leuven University Press, 2025) explains how the Krio Fernandino, and particularly their women, transcended the barriers of race and gender in colonial Africa and in Spain. Aixelà-Cabré highlights a fascinating journey across cultures and continents, unearthing a compelling narrative of African women's empowerment in their home continent and in Catalonia. This research highlights a women's history that resonates on regional, national and transcontinental levels; a genuine Euro-African and Afro-European legacy to be preserved for future generations. This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to JSTOR's Path to Open pilot. Yolanda Aixelà-Cabré is Senior Researcher in Anthropology at the IMF center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research-CSIC. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Little is known about the African women who came to Europe from the 1870s onwards, nor do we dare to imagine them as wealthy, elegantly dressed individuals with refined tastes and fluent in several languages. The Krio Fernandino represented a multisited, multilocal, transnational, transcontinental and Afropolitan community that lived between Africa and Europe from the late 19th century onwards. African Women's Histories in European Narratives: The Afropolitan Krio Fernandino Diaspora (1850-1996) (Leuven University Press, 2025) explains how the Krio Fernandino, and particularly their women, transcended the barriers of race and gender in colonial Africa and in Spain. Aixelà-Cabré highlights a fascinating journey across cultures and continents, unearthing a compelling narrative of African women's empowerment in their home continent and in Catalonia. This research highlights a women's history that resonates on regional, national and transcontinental levels; a genuine Euro-African and Afro-European legacy to be preserved for future generations. This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to JSTOR's Path to Open pilot. Yolanda Aixelà-Cabré is Senior Researcher in Anthropology at the IMF center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research-CSIC. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Little is known about the African women who came to Europe from the 1870s onwards, nor do we dare to imagine them as wealthy, elegantly dressed individuals with refined tastes and fluent in several languages. The Krio Fernandino represented a multisited, multilocal, transnational, transcontinental and Afropolitan community that lived between Africa and Europe from the late 19th century onwards. African Women's Histories in European Narratives: The Afropolitan Krio Fernandino Diaspora (1850-1996) (Leuven University Press, 2025) explains how the Krio Fernandino, and particularly their women, transcended the barriers of race and gender in colonial Africa and in Spain. Aixelà-Cabré highlights a fascinating journey across cultures and continents, unearthing a compelling narrative of African women's empowerment in their home continent and in Catalonia. This research highlights a women's history that resonates on regional, national and transcontinental levels; a genuine Euro-African and Afro-European legacy to be preserved for future generations. This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to JSTOR's Path to Open pilot. Yolanda Aixelà-Cabré is Senior Researcher in Anthropology at the IMF center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research-CSIC. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

이 대통령, 에르도안과 정상회담 환율 방어에 국민연금 동원IMF "한국 경제 내년엔 회복세"與 “내란전담재판부, 대통령 귀국하면 처리”국힘, 추경호 체포동의안 표결 거부여인형 “尹 지난해 5∼6월 계엄 언급”한덕수 재판부, 김용현 변호인들 감치 집행집값상승 기대치 다소 꺾여교섭단위 분리 노란봉투법 시행령 예고김치 수출 수입 역대 최대베트남에서 가방에 든 한국인 시신 발견이순재 별세기상청, 올해 겨울 덜 추을 듯See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little is known about the African women who came to Europe from the 1870s onwards, nor do we dare to imagine them as wealthy, elegantly dressed individuals with refined tastes and fluent in several languages. The Krio Fernandino represented a multisited, multilocal, transnational, transcontinental and Afropolitan community that lived between Africa and Europe from the late 19th century onwards. African Women's Histories in European Narratives: The Afropolitan Krio Fernandino Diaspora (1850-1996) (Leuven University Press, 2025) explains how the Krio Fernandino, and particularly their women, transcended the barriers of race and gender in colonial Africa and in Spain. Aixelà-Cabré highlights a fascinating journey across cultures and continents, unearthing a compelling narrative of African women's empowerment in their home continent and in Catalonia. This research highlights a women's history that resonates on regional, national and transcontinental levels; a genuine Euro-African and Afro-European legacy to be preserved for future generations. This book will be made open access within three years of publication thanks to JSTOR's Path to Open pilot. Yolanda Aixelà-Cabré is Senior Researcher in Anthropology at the IMF center of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research-CSIC. Caleb Zakarin is editor of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a US dollar collapse is not doom talk from the fringe, but simply the logical end of the fiat currency game we are already playing. In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with investor and author Larry Lepard inside El Salvador's National Palace to unpack the thesis behind The Big Print book and why Larry believes the next massive round of money printing is not a question of if, only when. From the setting to the stakes, this is a conversation about what happens to real people when a reserve currency reaches the edge of the map. Larry Lepard walks through his journey from pure gold bug to running a fund that owns both gold stocks and Bitcoin, and why he still respects gold while expecting Bitcoin to crush it in performance. He and Mike Peterson explore what sound money really means in a world of relentless monetary debasement, why he sees fiat currency as the true enemy, and why he thinks “cash on the sidelines” is a dangerous illusion. If you have ever argued Bitcoin versus gold with friends, this gives you a deeper, more nuanced view from someone who lives on both sides of that trade.From there, the episode dives into macro reality. Larry explains the US debt doom loop, the trapped position of the Federal Reserve, and why the next Big Print could push us closer to a visible US dollar collapse. He talks about the balance sheet, interest expense, QE under different names, and why he thinks fiat currency has no real bottom once confidence breaks. This is not framed as chart guessing. It is framed as a very direct question about where you want your savings when politicians decide that printing is safer than telling the truth.The setting in El Salvador is not a backdrop. Mike Peterson and Lawrence Lepard talk about President Bukele, Bitcoin as legal tender, and what it means for a small country to defy the IMF and move toward a Bitcoin strategy while the United States digs deeper into fiat. They reflect on safety, investment, and whether “Bitcoin Country” was a PR stunt or an early glimpse of a world where sound money policy starts outside traditional power centers. If you are curious about how one nation is already testing ideas while the rest of the world still debates online, this part of the conversation hits hard.Finally, Larry pushes into a future that sounds crazy until you sit with it. He sketches a timeline where Bitcoin trades at 5 million dollars a coin, Michael Saylor runs for president on a sound money and nuclear disarmament platform, and the United States has to confront a real choice between honest money and the old fiat game. It is provocative, it is uncomfortable, and it is exactly the kind of thought experiment that forces you to ask what you actually believe about Bitcoin, the dollar, and the world your family will live in. If this episode moves something in you, subscribe, share it with someone who still trusts the system by default, and let us know in the comments where you stand after hearing it.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Larry Lepard:X: https://x.com/lawrencelepard Web: https://ema2.com/ Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 How does Lawrence Lepard imagine a Michael Saylor 2032 presidency and a Bitcoin sound money standard01:35 Why are Mike Peterson and Lawrence Lepard recording this Bitcoin conversation inside El Salvador's National Palace02:29 Why does Larry believe “the big print is imminent” and fiat currency is at the end of the road05:03 How did Lawrence Lepard go from gold bug to running a fund that owns both gold stocks and Bitcoin09:02 Is the clasLive From Bitcoin Beach

The Last Trade: Bitcoin sentiment has cratered after a 30% drawdown, but the thesis hasn't changed. Cycles are dead, liquidity is turning, and gold's strength signals what's next for BTC. Fundamentals are stronger than ever as custody, rails, and institutional demand quietly build beneath the noise.---

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Top stories include: The IMF says corruption costs Pakistan 6% of its annual growth. (Reuters) Larry Summers steps back from public life. (NYT) Mexico is the biggest supplier and buyer. (NYT) Criminal corruption in South Africa. (FT) The Daily Compliance News has been honored as No. 2 in the Best Regulatory Compliance Podcasts category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marnix van Rij heeft een hele loopbaan in politiek en bestuur achter de rug. Raadslid, wethouder, CDA-partijvoorzitter, Eerste-Kamerlid, nog een keer partijvoorzitter ad interim, staatssecretaris fiscaliteit en Belastingdienst in Rutte IV en nu plaatsvervangend bewindvoerder bij het IMF in Washington. Zijn nieuwe boek Reflecties van een politieke optimist gaat over de voorbije vijf jaar en de vele perikelen die hij in die partij en dat kabinet van zeer dichtbij meemaakte. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten met hem over de lessen uit die troebelen en de mensen en momenten die daarvoor bepalend waren. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** Begin 2021 viel hij in als CDA-voorzitter nadat Rutger Ploum de verantwoordelijkheid voor de missers in de verkiezingscampagne op zich had genomen. Een verlies van 19 naar 15 zetels bleek nog het minste pijnpunt. Van Rij ontdekte dat de partijtop en de organisatie overladen waren met een reeks conflicten, frustraties en pijnpunten. Het leiderschap van Wopke Hoekstra was aangeslagen, bewindslieden communiceerden niet meer met elkaar, Mona Keijzer werd door Mark Rutte zelfs ontslagen. De achterban roerde zich, niet in het minst de mensen en afdelingen die zich vooral thuis voelden bij Pieter Omtzigt. Maar die was overspannen afgehaakt, hield hof in Enschede en richtte uiteindelijk een eigen partij op. In retrospectief ziet Van Rij dat Omtzigt zijn partij gijzelde door vaag te blijven over zijn intenties, zijn mate van loyaliteit en de behoefte om zijn gekwetste gemoed te laten strelen. Daarbij merkte hij dat Omtzigt niet was wie hij meende te zijn. Bij hem was sprake was van een radicalisering waarin hij ontkoppeld raakte van de christendemocratie. Ook Van Rij slaagde er niet in een dialoog zonder wantrouwen te laten ontstaan - ook al omdat Omtzigt zich ondanks zijn slechte toestand in hoge mate bleef mengen in het Haagse en interne CDA-debat. Toen uit zijn kring van medestanders een geheim evaluatiedocument gelekt werd, was zijn rol uitgespeeld, ondanks alle pogingen hem 'bij de club te houden'. Terugblikkend stelt Van Rij dat het vertrek van Omtzigt – en ook van Mona Keijzer, die naar BBB overstapte – uiteindelijk bevrijdend werkte. Een nieuwe generatie met een eigentijds wereldbeeld kon het CDA nu nieuw perspectief geven. Terwijl hij in Rutte IV als staatssecretaris zijn handen vol had, werd hij in de kabinetsformatie van 2023-2024 juist door Omtzigt en diens NSC intensief geraadpleegd. Geert Wilders polste hem daarop als informateur, om Ronald Plasterk op te volgen. Van Rij vond Plasterks werkwijze onzuiver en de uitkomst tamelijk funest. Niettemin werd hij door NSC alvast gepolst of hij niet zou willen aanblijven op Financiën, gelet op de grote problemen daar en de afhandeling van de toeslagenellende. Hij zei niet meteen nee, zo blijkt. In de volgende fase van de kabinetsformatie tussen PVV, VVD, NSC en BBB werd het nog gekker. Omtzigt nodigde Van Rij uit voor een gesprek en vertelde ‘dat dit een dag zou worden die ik nooit zou vergeten’. Want nadat Plasterk zich wegens een integriteitskwestie onmogelijk had gemaakt, zou Wilders hem gaan polsen voor het premierschap. Hoewel de nieuwe CDA-leider Henri Bontenbal helder had gesteld geen CDA'ers in het nieuwe kabinet te willen zien, ging Van Rij toch praten. Het gesprek met formateur Richard van Zwol en de vier fractieleiders duurde een uur. Duidelijk werd dat een premier van buiten de coalitie meer een etalagepop zou worden dan een leider. Het hoofdlijnenakkoord was bovendien zo anti-Europees dat Van Rij daar toch wel buikpijn van kreeg. En: “Als democraat vond ik dat Wilders zélf premier had moeten worden." Toen werd het Dick Schoof, de laatste in het rijtje potentiële premiers. Voor de huidige kabinetsformatie komt Van Rij met nuttige wenken. En uit zijn werk in Rutte IV heeft hij twee cruciale agendapunten waar een nieuw kabinet direct 'meters kan maken'. Het saneren van ondoelmatige fiscale regelingen is helder in kaart gebracht. Hier is een ruimte van tientallen miljarden belastinggeld die veel effectiever ingezet kunnen worden. Als wezenlijke les uit de enquêtes en rapportages over het falen van overheidsinstanties zou een nieuw kabinet een Nederlandse versie van het Amerikaanse 'Handvest voor de rechten van belastingbetalers en toeslagengerechtigden' kunnen vaststellen. Burgers en uitvoeringsorganisaties weten dan wat zulke rechten zijn en hoe burgers met respect en helderheid bejegend moeten worden. "Zo bouw je aan herstel van vertrouwen." *** Verder luisteren 382 - 250 jaar Verenigde Staten: de Boston Tea Party en de rechtsbescherming van belastingbetalers in Nederland 291 – De dubbele jaren van staatssecretaris Marnix van Rij 545 - Het verfijnde advies van Wouter Koolmees en de struikelpartij van Hans Wijers, die de toekomstagenda al in z'n hoofd had 543 – Kabinetsformatie: Hoe verkenner Wouter Koolmees een ‘nieuw moment’ kan creëren 541 - De terugkeer van het politieke midden 501 - Den Haag zonder Omtzigt en een Voorjaarsnota zonder beleid 491 - De voortdurende twijfels van Nieuw Sociaal Contract 448 - Premier zonder kompas 410 - De Pirouette van Putters 398 - Kabinetsformatie 2024: de lege stoel van Pieter Omtzigt 386 – Ronald Plasterk, een verkenner met passie 212 - Het CDA zoekt zichzelf, Richard van Zwol en Pieter Jan Dijkman wijzen de weg *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:39:39 – Deel 2 01:03:30 – Deel 3 01:21:24 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sub-Saharan Africa is holding its own despite a deteriorating global trade and aid landscape. The latest outlook projects growth to remain steady at 4.1 percent this year with a modest pickup in 2026. While the region has once again proven its resilience, what will it take to realize its full potential? IMF Economist Athene Laws helps pull together the biannual Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. In this podcast, she says removing barriers to private firm growth is crucial for providing the jobs needed by the region's young and rapidly expanding labor force. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4i7F6vt Read the full report at IMF.org

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the news Meta is PURGING teen users before the Government’s U16 social media ban kicks in. Plus, why the IMF is demanding a GST increase to save the Australian economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a sense for some time that Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe's next move was never going to be to some other role in Leinster House.Instead it has long been expected that his side gig as President of the Eurogroup since July 2020 would lead to a top job on the financial world stage - the IMF was mentioned regularly. The question was when might he hand in his notice.Yesterday Donohoe announced that he had resigned his job and will start his new job as number two at the World Bank in Washington on Monday.Irish Times political correspondent Ellen Coyne explains the political fallout to his move, while economics correspondent Eoin Burke-Kennedy outlines what the job will entail.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 15 years since the arrival of the IMF to Ireland after the financial crash. The IMF programmes after 2008 were the first European programmes for the body since 1953. This, along with the major work the IMF has done in developing countries, make it one of the most influential world organisations in times of crisis.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Colm McCarthy, Economist and Pat Leahy, Irish Times Political Editor.

Aandeelhouders van Tesla hebben vorige week een zeer royaal verloningspakket goedgekeurd voor Elon Musk. Danny Reweghs vertelt wat dat zegt over het huidige beurstijdsgewricht. Daarnaast bespreekt hij de resultaten van twee overheidsbedrijven: bpost en Proximus. In Trends podcasts vind je alle podcasts van Trends en Trends Z, netjes geordend volgens publicatie.  De redactie van Trends brengt u verschillende podcasts over wat onze wereld en maatschappij beheerst.  Vanuit diverse invalshoeken en met een uitgesproken focus op economie en ondernemingen, op business, personal finance en beleggen.  Onafhankelijk, relevant, telkens constructief en toekomstgericht.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vandaag duiken we in het IMF World Economic Outlook van oktober 2025, met de veelzeggende titel “Global Economy in Flux, Prospects Remain Dim", de wereldeconomie is in beweging. Maar de vooruitzichten blijven echter somber. Peter De Keyzer geeft meer duiding in zijn wekelijkse bijdrage. In Trends podcasts vind je alle podcasts van Trends en Trends Z, netjes geordend volgens publicatie.  De redactie van Trends brengt u verschillende podcasts over wat onze wereld en maatschappij beheerst.  Vanuit diverse invalshoeken en met een uitgesproken focus op economie en ondernemingen, op business, personal finance en beleggen.  Onafhankelijk, relevant, telkens constructief en toekomstgericht.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you run a $2 trillion segment of the economy with just a book?In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Dmitry Alexin from Handoff and we got to learn about how AI is transforming residential construction, why 90% of US construction firms are one-person operations struggling with back-office work, and how a former IMF economist ended up building technology that delivers cost estimates in 30 seconds... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why traditional construction cost data is stuck in the physical book era and how real-time APIs are changing the game✅ How contractors can now delegate entire workflows to an AI agent through simple voice commands while driving between jobs✅ Why selling to residential contractors requires throwing out the enterprise playbook and leading with instant product value✅ The surprising shift of professionals from marketing and accounting backgrounds entering residential construction with a software-first mindsetWatch now to hear Dmitry's journey from GDP forecasting during the Ebola pandemic to revolutionizing how residential contractors run their businesses.Our Sponsor: Archdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision -   streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.ioAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coChapters00:00 Intro03:40 Introduction to Handoff and Its Purpose06:41 Dmitry's Background and Transition to Construction09:30 The Data Challenge in Construction12:49 Building the First Real-Time API for Construction Prices15:35 The Evolution of Handoff and Its Features18:37 The Importance of Accurate Estimating21:37 The Role of AI in Construction Estimating24:40 Understanding Labor and Material Costs27:32 Streamlining Procurement Processes30:36 Product-Led Growth Strategy33:35 Overcoming Skepticism in the Industry37:55 Leading with Value: Product-Led Growth38:42 Go-To-Market Strategies: Finding Your Audience43:24 Targeting Residential Contractors: A Strategic Choice46:54 The Role of AI Agents in Construction Tech49:25 Learning from Failures: Experimentation in Startups55:35 Future of Construction: Robotics and Material Science58:60 Funding Insights: Building a Diverse Investor Base01:05:05 Advice for Technical Founders: Embracing Humility01:07:15 Join the Team: Opportunities at Handoff

Việt Nam đặt mục tiêu tăng trưởng năm 2026 đạt 10% trở lên “để tạo đà, tạo lực, tạo thế cho tăng trưởng hai con số trong những năm tiếp theo, GDP đầu người đạt 5.500 đô la” (1). Đây là hai trong số 15 chỉ tiêu về kinh tế-xã hội trong kế hoạch dự kiến năm 2026 để đạt hai mục tiêu 100 năm đã đề ra : Đến năm 2030 trở thành nước đang phát triển có công nghiệp hiện đại, thu nhập trung bình cao; đến năm 2045 trở thành nước phát triển, thu nhập cao. Ngày 19/10/2025, thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính thừa nhận mục tiêu tăng trưởng GDP hai con số những năm tới là không dễ đạt được, nhưng không thể không làm. Chính phủ duy trì mức tăng trưởng 8% cho năm 2025 (thấp hơn so với dự báo hồi đầu năm) nhờ vào việc “nền kinh tế Việt Nam đã chứng minh được khả năng phục hồi bất chấp những cú sốc bên ngoài”. Tuy nhiên, các định chế tài chính, ngân hàng quốc tế đưa ra mức thẩm định thấp hơn : từ 6,5% đến 6,7%. Chính phủ xác định phải thay đổi mô hình kinh tế, hiện vẫn dựa vào gia công, nhập khẩu và mô hình tăng trưởng, chủ yếu đến từ vốn, lao động (2). Tuy nhiên, những thay đổi này liệu có thể mang lại kết quả ngay năm 2026 để góp phần cho mục tiêu tăng trưởng 10% ? Tăng trưởng của Việt Nam vẫn phụ thuộc rất lớn vào xuất khẩu, đặc biệt là thị trường Mỹ, mức thuế hải quan 20% áp dụng đối với hàng hóa của Việt Nam, cũng như những xáo trộn trên thế giới do thuế đối ứng của Mỹ, sẽ tiếp tục tác động như thế nào đến hoạt động xuất khẩu của Việt Nam năm 2026 ? Ông Hubert Testard, chuyên gia về châu Á và các thách thức kinh tế quốc tế, tổng biên tập báo mạng Asialyst chuyên về châu Á, chia sẻ một số nhận định với RFI Tiếng Việt. RFI : Chính phủ Việt Nam đưa ra dự báo tăng trưởng GDP năm 2025 là 8%. Vào tháng 9, Ngân hàng Phát triển châu Á (ADB) đưa ra dự báo là khoảng 6,7%, còn Ngân hàng Thế giới là 6,6%, Quỹ Tiền tệ Quốc tế là 6,5%. Có thể thấy sự khác biệt rất rõ giữa những mức dự báo này. Liệu chúng ta có thể lạc quan về dự báo được chính phủ Việt Nam đưa ra không ? Hubert Testard : Đúng là có sự khác biệt giữa dự báo chính thức của chính phủ Việt Nam, khá là lạc quan cho năm 2025, và dự báo của các tổ chức quốc tế. Sự khác biệt này có thể là do những gì xuất hiện trong báo cáo của các tổ chức quốc tế thường dựa trên dữ liệu chậm hơn ngày công bố từ một đến hai tháng. Ví dụ, Quỹ Tiền Tệ Quốc Tế - IMF vừa công bố báo cáo thường niên vào ngày 15/10, nhưng dữ liệu đối với Việt Nam có lẽ là những dữ liệu dừng lại vào cuối tháng 8. Vấn đề ở chỗ là Việt Nam đã ghi nhận kết quả quý III rất tốt, với mức tăng trưởng hơn 8% một chút. Và đó là lý do khiến chính phủ Việt Nam lạc quan về tăng trưởng cả năm. Nhưng chúng ta biết rằng quý IV sẽ ít khả quan hơn vì áp lực từ thuế quan của Mỹ. Xuất khẩu của Việt Nam sang Hoa Kỳ trong quý I đã rất tốt vì các nhà xuất khẩu lường trước được những vấn đề này và do đó, xuất khẩu của Việt Nam sang Mỹ đã tăng gần 30% trong nửa đầu năm. Nhưng rõ ràng, giờ đây mọi chuyện không thể như cũ được nữa và sẽ có tác động trong quý IV. Đọc thêmMỹ-Việt công bố tuyên bố chung về thỏa thuận khung thương mại, Hà Nội vẫn chịu mức thuế quan 20% Nhưng vì kết quả quý III rất tốt, tôi nghĩ rằng nhìn chung, kết quả cả năm sẽ không chênh lệch quá nhiều so với dự báo của chính phủ. Tôi nghĩ con số này sẽ tốt hơn so với những gì Quỹ Tiền Tệ Quốc Tế hoặc Ngân Hàng Thế Giới dự báo trong số liệu chính thức hiện nay của họ. Theo tôi, kết quả sẽ đạt trên 7% trong năm nay. RFI : Ngày 20/10, thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính nhấn mạnh “kinh tế Việt Nam khẳng định đủ sức chống chịu trước các cú sốc bên ngoài, tăng trưởng cao hàng đầu thế giới”. Liệu điều này có thể giúp đạt được mục tiêu tăng trưởng 10% cho năm 2026 ? Hubert Testard : Mức 10% vào năm 2026, trái lại, lại quá lạc quan, rất tham vọng. Và theo tôi, có lẽ không thể đạt được đối với Việt Nam, bởi vì bối cảnh quốc tế trong năm 2026 sẽ bớt thuận lợi hơn nhiều. Trước tiên là mức thuế quan trung bình 20% của Mỹ mà ai cũng biết, nhưng cũng phải kể đến nhiều mức thuế đặc biệt khác đối với ô tô, thép, nhôm. Gần đây, còn có một vấn đề khác đối với các nhà xuất khẩu thủy sản Việt Nam, với thông báo ngừng xuất khẩu một số mặt hàng vào năm 2026. Tất cả những điểm này sẽ có tác động nhất định. Ngoài ra, bối cảnh chung ở một số nước khác cũng không đặc biệt hơn. Nghĩa là, nhu cầu của Trung Quốc không mạnh lắm, châu Âu đang cố gắng hạn chế dòng hàng nhập khẩu từ châu Á, đặc biệt là từ Trung Quốc. Vì vậy, bối cảnh quốc tế sẽ kém thuận lợi hơn. Tất cả các tổ chức quốc tế đều dự đoán năm 2026 sẽ có mức tăng trưởng kém hơn một chút so với năm 2025. Vì vậy, việc đạt được 10% trong bối cảnh này, đối với tôi, là không được khả thi lắm. RFI : Ông vừa nhắc đến mức thuế 20% của Mỹ, khả năng thủy sản Việt Nam không được xuất khẩu sang Mỹ năm 2026… những biện pháp này có tác động đến GDP của Việt Nam không trong khi năm 2024, xuất khẩu sang Hoa Kỳ chiếm khoảng 30% GDP của Việt Nam ? Hubert Testard : Có, chắc chắn là có. Đã có những đánh giá về tác động này, nhưng chúng ta hãy chờ xem tác động thực sự như thế nào. Theo Quỹ Tiền Tệ Quốc tế - IMF, tác động của chủ nghĩa bảo hộ mậu dịch của Mỹ gây thiệt hại ít nhất là khoảng 0,5 đến 0,7% GDP cho Việt Nam. Đó là một cú sốc đáng kể và có thể bù đắp được nếu Việt Nam thúc đẩy nhiều hơn nhu cầu nội địa và đa dạng hóa trao đổi thương mại quốc tế. Tuy nhiên, đây vẫn là một cú sốc tiềm tàng khá mạnh. Chương trình Phát triển Liên Hiệp Quốc (UNDP) cũng ước tính xuất khẩu của Việt Nam sang Hoa Kỳ có thể giảm 20%. Tôi thấy con số này hơi quá. Nhưng rõ ràng là vẫn sẽ có một cú sốc rất lớn, cho nên Việt Nam sẽ phải bù đắp cú sốc này bằng nhiều biện pháp khác nhau trên thị trường nội địa cũng như đa dạng hóa trao đổi thương mại. Đọc thêmViệt Nam : “Bạn” hay “thù” trong chính sách đánh thuế của Trump ? RFI : Mô hình tăng trưởng của Việt Nam phụ thuộc vào tín dụng ngân hàng, đầu tư công và xuất khẩu, chủ yếu từ các nhà đầu tư nước ngoài. Liệu mô hình này có còn phù hợp trong tương lai ? Hubert Testard : Rõ ràng là phải thay đổi mô hình này. Đó là điều mà Tổ chức Hợp tác và Phát triển Kinh tế (OCDE) khuyến nghị trong báo cáo tháng 06/2025 về Việt Nam. Tổ chức này đưa ra một loạt đề xuất để mô hình tăng trưởng của Việt Nam tiến triển. Tôi nghĩ là trong bối cảnh nhu cầu quốc tế sẽ phức tạp, Việt Nam cần phát triển nhu cầu nội địa nhiều hơn hiện tại. Dù sao vẫn có một số điểm tích cực, ví dụ như tiền lương ở Việt Nam đang tăng nhanh hơn so với các nước ASEAN khác. Và đó là một cách tốt để hỗ trợ nhu cầu nội địa. Nhưng vẫn còn nhiều vấn đề khác, ví dụ, chi tiêu về xã hội rõ ràng là không đủ, đặc biệt là cho người cao tuổi. Cho nên lương hưu, đặc biệt là lương hưu tối thiểu, là một vấn đề. Ngoài ra, chi tiêu cho giáo dục, đặc biệt là giáo dục đại học, cũng không đủ. Chúng ta biết rằng kinh phí mà thanh niên Việt Nam phải trả để học đại học là quá cao, và khiến một bộ phận người trẻ không muốn hoặc không thể theo học. Đó là điều cần phải thay đổi bởi vì Việt Nam ngày càng cần một lực lượng lao động được đào tạo bài bản và có trình độ để đạt được tăng trưởng hiệu quả hơn và hướng tới các công nghệ khác. Đọc thêmĐể duy trì tăng trưởng cao, Việt Nam buộc phải thúc đẩy khu vực kinh tế tư nhân Ngoài ra, còn có một vấn đề tiềm ẩn khác đang bắt đầu nổi lên, đó là tình trạng lão hóa dân số. Hiện nay, những người trên 65 tuổi chiếm 15% dân số Việt Nam, còn khá thấp so với các quốc gia khác. Tuy nhiên, điều này sẽ thay đổi rất nhanh chóng và sẽ đạt hơn 30% vào năm 2050, đồng nghĩa với việc chi tiêu xã hội cho y tế và hưu trí sẽ tăng đáng kể. Như vậy, chính phủ cần tìm cách tài trợ cho chi tiêu xã hội và làm thay đổi phát triển mô hình xã hội Việt Nam. RFI : Gần đây thiệt hại do thiên tai gây ra ở Việt Nam cũng được đề cập. Theo đánh giá sơ bộ, thiệt hại này chiếm khoảng 2% GDP. Liệu đây có phải là một tác động cần được xem xét cho tăng trưởng ở Việt Nam ? Hubert Testard : Như chúng ta đã biết, biến đổi khí hậu vẫn đang tiếp tục gây ra những tác động, và Việt Nam nằm trong số những nước bị tác động nặng. Chị nhắc đến khoảng 2%, nhưng có khả năng con số này sẽ tăng lên trong những năm tới. Điều đó có nghĩa là, chúng ta không nên kỳ vọng vào việc các cú sốc khí hậu sẽ giảm đi, mà ngược lại sẽ gia tăng. Vì vậy, ở điểm này, Việt Nam cần đầu tư nhiều hơn để có thể ứng phó với những cú sốc trong tương lai. Ngoài ra còn có một khía cạnh khác, đó là quá trình chuyển đổi năng lượng của Việt Nam nhằm giảm phát khí thải gây hiệu ứng nhà kính. Đây cũng là một dự án đầu tư lớn được tiến hành tại Việt Nam. Có thể thấy là có nhiều dự án đã được khởi động, mọi việc tiến triển, nhưng vẫn còn rất xa mục tiêu được đặt ra cho năm 2050. Cho nên chính phủ Việt Nam vẫn còn rất nhiều việc phải làm. RFI Tiếng Việt xin chân thành cảm ơn chuyên gia Hubert Testard, tổng biên tập báo mạng Asialyst chuyên về châu Á.  (1) Quốc hội thảo luận mục tiêu tăng trưởng 2026 từ 10%, GDP đầu người đạt 5.500 USD 2/ Chính phủ đặt mục tiêu GDP năm 2026 tăng 10%

Can new tougher measures announced by Sierra Leone's President Bio really be effective in combating kush, the illegal psychoactive blend of addictive substances that is devastating the country.What caused the fatal helicopter crash in Ghana that killed eight people, including two high profile government ministers?And why has Senegal dismissed the IMF's debt restructure plan as "a disgrace"?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Sunita Nahar, Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Joseph Keen and Stefania Okereke Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Producer: Patricia Whitehorne Editor: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

We think of trade-driven growth during the era of hyper-globalisation as having created many “growth miracles” since the 1990s. But how did that happen? If we look at what created these miracles more closely, will that help us to understand how the geopolitical and technology shifts of the last decade have affected, and will continue to affect, the relationship between international trade and development?  Penny Goldberg of Yale and Michele Ruta of the IMF are the authors of a chapter in the forthcoming Handbook of Development that questions many of our assumptions about the role of trade in growth miracles. They tell Tim Phillips about how this engine of development really worked – and why it might not work as well in future.

Show Notes: Samora Wolokolie talks about his dual roles as a CPA and attorney in Monrovia, Liberia. Samora lists his credentials: chartered accountant, certified public accountant, certified forensic investigation professional, certified fraud examiner, certified tax practitioner, and lawyer, and  details his academic background. He is also an associate professor at the University of Liberia where he teaches all levels of accounting. Samora also teaches at other universities and holds degrees from  Cuttington University, and Chariot University. He talks about his career path, including working with Deloitte in 2000, then moved to PKF Liberia and Baker Tilly, where he qualified as a chartered accountant in 2014.  Serving as Liberia's Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Affairs Samora served as Liberia's Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Affairs from 2018 to 2024, managing the national budget and growing it from $600 million to $800 million. When asked about the major sources of revenue for the Liberian government, Samora explains that over 80% of the government budget comes from domestic revenue, with the rest from donors like the IMF, World Bank, and European Union. He details the importance of conducting audits and meeting benchmarks to access external resources, and shares a few examples of how this works. Samora discusses his role in developing revenue policies and regulations, focusing on domestic resource mobilization to grow the budget to $1 billion. He highlights the challenges and strategies needed to achieve this goal, including tax policies and revenue measures. He goes on to explain the structure of the companies he currently works for, his roles there, and how it focuses on both accounting and legal issues.  Major Industries and Economic Potential in Liberia The conversation turns to the main industries in Liberia. Samora describes Liberia as an input-driven economy with significant potential in mining, forestry, and infrastructure development. He mentions the mining sector's potential, including gold, iron ore, and diamonds, and the involvement of companies like ArcelorMittal. Samora also discusses the forestry sector's potential, including logs and the Kimberley Process. He emphasizes the government's efforts in infrastructure development, particularly road construction and building maintenance. He goes on to talk about investment potential and licensing, shipping, and exporting. Consulting and Legal Processes in Liberia  Samora talks about the process of hiring independent consultants in Liberia. He advises talking to an attorney and a CPA. He recommends checking with the Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Liberian National Bar Association for licensed professionals. Samora explains the distinction between attorneys and counselors at law in Liberia, and recommends dealing with firms to ensure coverage through professional liability and insurance coverage. He goes into detail on the importance of following processes and doing due diligence and background checks when hiring consultants.  Taxation and Labor Law Considerations for Foreign Companies Focusing on the tax implications for foreign companies hiring consultants in Liberia, Samora explains the withholding tax rates for resident and non-resident taxpayers, including the 10% and 15% rates for ordinary companies and the 6% rate for mining operations. He clarifies the concept of resident and non-resident status based on the number of days spent in Liberia. Samora discusses the importance of understanding labor law considerations, including contracts, occupational health and safety, and long-term employment. He also explains the tax brackets and Social Security tax obligations for foreign companies, employees and independent contractors, in addition to labour laws and health and safety laws in Liberia. Insurance Requirements for Firms in Liberia. Samora advises firms to have professional liability insurance to cover potential transgressions. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring payments pass through formal financial institutions to avoid money laundering issues. Samora suggests using bank-to-bank wire transfers or prepaid cards for payments to consultants, and he reiterates the importance of due diligence and background checks when hiring consultants in Liberia. Timestamps: 04:11: Revenue Sources and Management in Liberia  09:38: Major Industries and Economic Potential  20:04: Consulting and Legal Processes in Liberia  27:08: Taxation and Labor Law Considerations 36:50: Insurance and Payment Methods  Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atty-samora-p-z-wolokolie-ph-d-cfe-ca-cpa-fcfip-l-l-b-67315438/ Alliance CPA Inc:  https://alliancecpainc.com/ TORCH Professional Consultancy Inc:  https://topcinc.com/   Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.  

How do you pull off the biggest, most violent smash-and-grab in human history? You can't just say that's what you're doing. You need a story. You need a justification. This episode is a three-part journey into the long, dark, and ridiculously complicated shadow of empires, framed as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly". Part 1: The "Good" We dissect the official PR campaign for global domination. This is the "civilizing mission", the "divine mandate", and the "enlightened" philosophy of men like John Locke and John Stuart Mill. We explore how scientific racism and cultural projects like Orientalism created "The Other" , culminating in the infamous "White Man's Burden". Part 2: The "Bad" This is the reckoning. We watch as the colonized turn the master's own tools—"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity"—against him, exposing the empire's glaring hypocrisy. We cover the earth-shattering Haitian Revolution, Gandhi's brilliant moral theater with the Salt March, and the groundbreaking philosophy of liberation. We dive deep into Frantz Fanon's devastating diagnosis of colonialism as a mental illness and Edward Said's unmasking of Orientalism. Part 3: The "Ugly" The story doesn't end when the flags come down. We confront the world we live in now: Neo-Colonialism. We trace how the system mutated, swapping soldiers for bankers. This is the story of the IMF and World Bank, "Structural Adjustment Programs" that crippled new nations, and the creation of a new "comprador" elite. Finally, we explore the new liberation movements, from "decolonizing the mind" to the urgent fights for debt forgiveness and climate justice. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a look at the code that still runs our world. Support me to keep the show going on Patreon https://patreon.com/dannyballan

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If you think the IMF is winning in El Salvador, think again! Bitcoin Beach founder's Mike Peterson sits down with Jethro, Kiki, and Charlie to show the receipts from the ground. We talk real Bitcoin circular economies, the merchants who now prefer sats, and how everyday life in El Zonte, El Tunco, and beyond has changed when money is freedom money.San Salvador's historic center is about to become the stage for Bitcoin Histórico. El Salvador National Palace and National Theater will lit up with a VIP lineup most people said would never come here. Russell Brand's fireside chat will lead a heavyweight program with Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, Jeff Booth, Preston Pysh, Lawrence Lepard, Zuby, Giacomo Zucco, Jimmy Song, and more. If you want to witness the moment Bitcoin goes mainstream in El Salvador, be there.@adoptingbitcoin 2025 doubles down on builders and the “Network Effect.” Kiki walks through Spanish and English tracks, high-signal technical workshops, and a live Lightning dashboard tracking spend across vendors. From education programs like Librería de Satoshi (@libsatoshi) to Cubo+ alumni now working in Bitcoin, this is what it looks like when a conference runs Bitcoin only and measures real adoption.Up in the mountains, Economía Bitcoin turns @BitcoinBerlinSV in Berlin, El Salvador, into a two-day masterclass on circular economies. Charlie and Jethro bring merchants who price in sats, not dollars, and entrepreneurs like BitDriver, Bitcoin Travel, and BitTasker who keep value inside the loop. Panels range from core tech to coffee and commerce, with a festival vibe that still stays high signal.Between events, the coast lights up. Bitcoin Coast has El Tunco onboarding fast, and Punta Mango hosts a surf week where athletes receive sats to spend locally. We're soft-launching our Bitcoin Villas there to keep the mission sustainable and the community thriving. If this is the El Salvador you want to see more of, subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with the friend who still asks, “But who actually uses Bitcoin?”Guest Links:Jethro Toro: https://x.com/JethroToroKiki: https://x.com/bitcoinbabeyCharlie: https://x.com/TheNaturalInve1Economía Bitcoin conference: X https://x.com/EconomiaBtchttps://www.bitcoinberlinsv.com/economia-bitcoin-2025Adopting Bitcoin conference: X https://x.com/AdoptingBTChttps://sv25.adoptingbitcoin.org/Bitcoin Histórico: X https://x.com/btchistoricosvhttps://bitcoinhistorico.com/Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachhttps://bitcoinbeach.comBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:0:00 Why is “Bitcoin Month” kicking off in El Salvador now?2:32 What is the Bitcoin Country podcast and who's on it?5:19 What's the story behind the Bitcoin “Hollywood” sign studio?8:47 What is Bitcoin Histórico at San Salvador's National Palace?11:54 How are El Zonte merchants using the Lightning Network and saving sats?16:15 Did the Chivo wallet actually drive Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador?21:07 Bitcoin Histórico dates and tickets, plus the Russell Brand fireside chat?22:38 What makes the Adopting Bitcoin conference different this year?34:52 How will the live Lightning dashboard track spend across vendors?52:18 What's happening in Punta Mango?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin, returns for the Friday Night Economic Review.This week, we dive into the apparent gold and silver rigging carried out by major banks and financial institutions over a two-day span in October — a highly illegal practice that powerful players never seem to pay the price for. What are their motives, and why do they keep getting away with it?We also discuss the IMF's stark warning to “Buckle Up,” signaling that very turbulent economic times are ahead.Invest in Gold and Silver with a company you can trust, learn more at https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinSee exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

** Want to take a deeper dive into this podcast? Join us on Tuesday evenings for Macro ‘n Chill, where we listen to the most recent episode together. Ask questions, share your insights, or just hang with us. 8pm ET/5pm PT. Find the registration link at realprogressives.org. And while you're there, sign up for book club. It's not too late – there are still two more sessions in our current series. ** Trump's “$20B for Argentina” wasn't aid – it was a heist. Economist Daniel Kostzer joins Steve to explain. Basically it's just same ole same ole. Milei's government crashed the value of Argentina's currency and jacked up interest rates, drawing in big investors looking for fast profits. Then, under pressure from the IMF and the US, Argentina opened up its financial system, letting those hedge funds cash out in US dollars and leave the country, taking the money and leaving ordinary Argentines to deal with inflation, frozen pensions, and gutted public services. The media story about soybeans and China? Simply a cover for another bailout of the rich. Daniel describes Argentina's inflation as a symptom of class struggle. He connects the dots between today's crisis and a long history of U.S. financial “help” that only props up Wall Street. The conversation exposes how the global elites use debt, currency crises, and friendly politicians to extract wealth while selling it as economic stability. The episode is a deep dive into modern imperialism, media manipulation, and class politics. It's also a reminder, as Gramsci said, to keep the pessimism of the intellect but the optimism of the will. Daniel Kostzer is Chief Economist at ITUC-CSI (International Trade Union Confederation-Confederacion Sindical Internacional). Much of his research is in labor economics, poverty reduction, and income distribution. Follow him: @dkostzer on X; https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kostzer-884318165/

Interview recorded - 4th of November, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Michael Green. Michael is the portfolio manager & chief strategist of Simplify. During our conversation we spoke about his outlook on the economy, the government shutdown, next FED chair, tariffs, geopolitics and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction1:45 - Outlook on the economy?4:35 - Government shutdown6:03 - Credit spreads increasing?8:39 - FED actions10:17 - Next FED chair?13:15 - Trump communications14:37 -Tariffs18:05 - Capital flight19:12 - Geopolitical play23:15 - Chinese missteps24:55 - Shift of the US Empire27:30 - Political institutions29:28 - Strategic investments31:55 - One message to takeaway from conversation?Michael has been a student of markets and market structure, for nearly 30 years. His proprietary research into the shift from actively managed portfolios and investment funds to systematic passive investment strategies has been presented to the Federal Reserve, the BIS, the IMF and numerous other industry groups and associations.Michael joined Simplify in April 2021 after serving as Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Logica Capital Advisers, LLC. Prior to Logica, Michael managed macro strategies at Thiel Macro, LLC, an investment firm that manages the personal capital of Peter Thiel. Prior to Thiel, Michael founded Ice Farm Capital, a discretionary global macro hedge fund seeded by Soros Fund Management. From 2006-2014, Michael founded and managed the New York office of Canyon Capital Advisors, a $23B multi-strategy hedge fund based in Los Angeles, CA, where he established their global macro strategies, managing in excess of $5B of exposure across equity, credit, FX, commodity and derivative markets.In addition to his work as a market theorist and portfolio manager, Michael has been noted for his work as a public speaker and financial media participant. He is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a CFA holder.Michael Green - Substack - https://www.yesigiveafig.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/profplum99LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-9a15142/Simplify - https://www.simplify.us/WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseasThumbnail image from - https://finance.yahoo.com/video/3-drivers-behind-mondays-market-133332442.html

The FT's Rob Smith joins us to talk about the $4.5tn private credit bubble brewing in global financial markets… or to put it in perspective, to answer the question of how a regional Ohio auto parts distributor joined forces with Utah's Swaggest Mormons to ring alarm bells at the IMF. Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's tour dates here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

As China's economic influence expands, so does its ambition to shape the very system that once constrained it. In this episode of The China-Global South Podcast, Eric speaks with Greg Chin and Kevin Gallagher from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center about their new book that details China's transformation from a "rules taker" within the Bretton Woods system to a "rules maker" who's now reshaping the international development finance architecture. Greg and Kevin explore the country's growing role in the IMF and World Bank, its creation of new institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the New Development Bank (NDB), and what this means for developing nations navigating between Western and Chinese-led finance. CHAPTERS: • Introduction – A brief calm in U.S.–China tensions • Rule Taker → Rule Maker – China's rise inside global finance • Building Alternatives – Creating the AIIB and NDB • Two-Way Countervailing Power – Leveraging inside–outside influence • Green Finance and "Next Practices" – Raising the bar on development norms • Debt and Diplomacy – How China handles restructuring • Institutional Layering – Shaping without dismantling • Washington's Dilemma – Anxiety over losing control • The Global South's New Agency – More options, more leverage • A New Multilateral Moment – Uncertain future for global governance SHOW NOTES:

In a week of budget talks, IMF forecasts of Inflation on the British horizon, flood risk reports and approval of solar farms, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Adam Kay, Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina and Stephen Bush to break down this weeks news.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Daman Bamrah, Ruth Husko, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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 PictureThe [CB] system causes inflation, the housing market has become so expensive that people can no longer afford it. Trump and Bessent are now putting the blame on the D's shutdown because it is hurting the economy, [CB] failed again. Trump funding Argentina, not the IMF, boom. Fed ready to tighten, they are trying to raise long term rates, this plan will not work. The [DS] is in panic mode. All they have left is protect what they have here in this country, if they lose the illegals and the ability to cheat in the election they are screwed. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in regards to the Voting Rights Act. If the SC rules against the D's they will lose 19 seats. Trump is pushing the [DS] down the path of war. "To Know Your Enemy, You Must Become Your Enemy" Sun Tzu. Every Battle Is Won Before It's Ever Fought.   Economy   https://twitter.com/Barchart/status/1978420195581448671 (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/TrumpWarRoom/status/1978461005668606355  https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1978458451048116621 Trump Warns Argentina: Back Milei or Lose US Funds In a rare presidential endorsement in a foreign election, President Donald Trump has thrown his political cachet into the reelection campaign of Argentine President Javier Milei on Tuesday night. "Great meeting today with Javier Milei!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "He is doing the right things for his Country. I hope the people of Argentina understand how good a job he is doing, and will support his work during the upcoming Midterms, so we can continue to help him achieve Argentina's incredible potential. "Javier Milei has my Complete and Total Endorsement — He will not let you down. MAKE ARGENTINA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump said at the White House on Tuesday he would endorse Milei for reelection and previously had already indicated during the U.N. General Assembly in September he was endorsing Milei, when he handed the Argentine leader a print-out of a Truth Social post with his endorsement. Trump threatened to pull assistance for Argentina — led by a political kindred spirit whose philosophy aligns with that of the Republican administration — if the nation's internal politics don't go the U.S.' way in its upcoming elections. The comments came during a meeting with Milei, whose country is set to hold midterm elections for its legislative body later this month. Source: newsmax.com https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/1978170213301399633   an extraordinary bailout of Argentina.” “The U.S. is providing a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina's central bank — essentially exchanging stable U.S. dollars with volatile pesos.” https://cnbc.com/2025/10/13/the-us-has-stepped-in-with-an-extraordinary-bailout-of-argentina-heres-what-it-means.html Did you know that Argentina used to be one of the most wealthy countries in the world? Guess when they were considered one of the wealthiest countries and the significance of what happened in America that year? “By 1913, Argentina was among the world's wealthiest nations per capita, with its income comparable to that of Western Europe and even surpassing countries like France, Germany, and Italy.