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Using greetings and symbols of Stepan Bandera’s OUN can result in fines and jail time The Russian Ministry of Justice on Thursday included the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) on the list…

VDH: The Hysterical Style In American Politics Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, The post-Joe McCarthy era and the candidacy of Barry Goldwater once prompted liberal political scientist Richard Hofstadter…

Regulator Readies For End Of Fed Bank Bailout Fund As ‘Arb’ Volumes Explode Higher Money-market fund assets notched their first net weekly outflows in a month, led by declines in government funds…

Watch Live: SpaceX Prepares Falcon 9 For Commercial Flight To ISS The first all-European commercial crew will be catapulted to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at NASA’s…

Stocks Gain As Senate StopGap Trumps Hindenbergs, HawkSpeak, & Hard-Data ‘Bad News’ While ‘soft’ data has been in free-fall recently, ‘hard’ data has been uncomfortably (for the hard-landing/recession/seven-rate-cut crowd) outperforming recently (retail…

Russia killed 60 foreign fighters in a missile attack on Kharkov, the Russian Defense Ministry has said Russia’s elimination of foreign mercenaries in Ukraine hurts the West because it demonstrates how Moscow…

A revelatory article in Politico [SEE HERE] discusses a secret tribunal that Joe Biden has created to act as an arbiter in the space between the USA internet and the EU user…

Now that Belarus is hosting Russian nuclear missiles, it has set out to clarify its position on their usage in a new doctrine A revised defense doctrine will clarify Belarus’s position on…

Figuring It All Out Submitted by QTR’s Fringe Finance For two years, the question has been the same: when is something going to give, and when are we going to see some real…

Ballooning Credit & Rate Cuts: A Perfect Storm For Default Via SchiffGold.com, With consumer debt reaching record levels, the Federal Reserve contemplating rate cuts in 2024, and post-Covid inflation still yet to…

Senate Passes Stopgap, But House Freedom Caucus Insists On Border Measures The Senate on Thursday passed a stopgap government funding bill by a vote of 77-18 that will extend a two-tiered shutdown…

Hunter Biden Not Protected From Gun Charges By 2nd Amendment: Federal Prosecutors Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment does not protect President Joe…

There is a particular type of grace that surfaces when a daughter grows stronger as a direct result of a closely bonded mother’s guiding wisdom.  Historically and generationally, women of eastern Europe…

The Kharkov missile strike shows a “new mindset,” the former UN weapons inspector has said Russia’s targeting of French-speaking personnel suggests that advisers from NATO countries operating in Ukraine have been put…

The US president has said that the strikes will continue regardless of their ineffectiveness US President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday that American forces would continue to launch military strikes on…

Fani Under Pressure: Judge In Trump-Georgia Case Orders DA To Explain Misconduct Allegations The judge in the Trump-Georgia case has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) to answer to accusations…

Will The Fed Sabotage Trump? Authored by James Rickards via DailyReckoning.com, It’s an election year. Interest rates are high relative to current inflation rates and are the highest they’ve been since 2006….

Iran-Backed Houthis: ‘We Are Now In Direct Conflict With US & UK’ On Thursday Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declared that “we are now in direct confrontation with the US and UK” in…

It’s Going To Be A Most Turbulent Year For Stocks Authored by Simon White, Bloomberg macro strategist, The long-duration, tech-focused trade is looking increasingly fragile, while low-duration sectors such as energy, utilities,…

The presence of the fighters is also used to justify Ukraine’s ever-growing demand for Western weaponry, Christelle Neant has said Ukraine has been using foreign mercenaries for a long time, and many…

The US Treasury Department has blocked the bulk carriers and oil tankers of an Abu-Dhabi-based firm Washington has imposed sanctions on a company registered in the United Arab Emirates for its alleged…

Washington has been “very deliberate” in strengthening its ties with New Delhi, the American diplomat has said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hailed India’s development as an “extraordinary success story,”…

The Russian foreign minister called out the bloc over events in in the breakaway Serbian province The European Union has utterly failed to enforce its 2013 agreement guaranteeing the rights of Serbs…

Spirit Airlines Explores Restructuring Options After Fed Judge Kills JetBlue Deal Shares of Spirit Airlines tanked again, plunging another 24% around midday, in reaction to a Wall Street Journal article suggesting that the budget…

Nikki Haley Has Seven Weeks To Flip The Script Authored by Philip Wegmann via RealClear Wire, She didn’t rewrite the speech… Nikki Haley finished third, then declared that the election was a…

Anthony Fauci Exposes Yale’s Gregg Gonsalves As Academic Activist Who Fakes Data Claims Authored by Paul D. Thacker via The Disinformation Chronicle, Update: Gonsalves (aka ‘4G’) has been scalped, and has deleted…

China’s Plunge-Protection Team Buys Billions In ETFs To Halt Market Rout Last night we warned that as a result of the ongoing rout in Chinese capital markets, the CSI 1000 index had…

What To Do As “US Empire” Crumbles And Global Shipping Goes Back To A 19th Century World Of Piracy By Michael Every of Rabobank Decolonise Economics! Markets started 2024 as wildly optimistic…

WTI Extends Gains After Large Cushing Inventory Draw, SPR Builds For 5th Straight Week Oil prices extended gains from yesterday afternoon’s rebound, helped by a big draw at the Cushing Hub reported…

Washington has publicly expressed its opposition to Israel’s assassinations on Lebanese soil, but never tried to stop Netanyahu Failing to achieve its primary objectives of crushing Hamas and recapturing its detainees by…

The West doesn’t truly wish to see Kiev become a member of NATO or the EU, the Russian foreign minister has suggested Western promises to Ukraine are “half-baked” and do not actually…

Global demand for oil and gas will eventually start to wane, Maksim Oreshkin has predicted The oil and gas sector is not the most promising part of the Russian economy as global…

Foreigners working with the co-called Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) were reportedly killed in the attack on Kharkov this week A Russian missile strike on mercenaries in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov killed…

Rie Kudan says about 5% of her novel used AI, which she says “unlocked her creativity” Japanese author Rie Kudan has admitted she used ChatGPT when creating her futuristic novel that recently…

“We’re In The Middle Of A War” – Vivek Shoulder-To-Shoulder With Trump To Battle The Deep State Vivek Ramaswamy knocked it out of the park in a Monday night speech. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder…

The pontiff’s address came after one of his top cardinals was condemned for writing a sexually explicit book Sexual pleasure “is a gift from God” which is being “undermined by pornography,” Pope…

US General Philip Breedlove urged the West to give Kiev the means to strike the peninsula The West should be providing Ukraine with weapons it could use to intensify attacks on Crimea,…

At Least 9 Killed After Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes In Iran In the early hours of Thursday, Pakistan’s air force responded to Iran’s prior cross-border ballistic missile attack against a Sunni militant…

Moscow finally understands that the two can never be real partners, the foreign minister says The Ukraine conflict has helped Russia overcome the misconception that it can trust the West, Foreign Minister…

Transit via Ukraine to Austria may be halted in the near future, according to OMV’s Alfred Stern There is a significant risk of Russian gas transits through Ukraine being terminated, the head…

Medics are allegedly demanding fighting-age men collaborate with mobilization centers before admitting them for treatment Ukrainian men who may be eligible for military service are reportedly required to have paperwork from recruitment…

Biden Caught In Huge Rigging Of EV Carbon Credits At Taxpayer Expense Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Tesla is a huge beneficiary of an improper “no legal basis” Biden-sponsored subsidy. This…

Dis-Inflation & Disappointment For Philly Fed Survey In January Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region continued to decline in January (for the 18th month of the last 20). The headline Philly Fed…

Grant Shapps wants Western nations to increase their military spending ahead of a possible conflict British defense minister Grant Shapps has predicted a global conflict between the West and Russia, China, Iran and…

Journalist Uncovers “Shadowy Network” Of NGOs Facilitating US Border Invasion Journalist James O’Keefe uncovered a “shadowy network of secretive nonprofits” (some of which are funded by taxpayers) that are facilitating the invasion of…

The Ukrainian leader nevertheless called on the West to ramp up support for Kiev The combined output of the entire world’s military industrial complex is not enough to maintain Kiev’s fight against…

Stock Duration More Vulnerable As Inflation Risks Bristle Authored by Simon White, Bloomberg macro strategist, Higher-duration equity sectors are exposed to a resurgence in inflation. Sectors of lower duration such as energy are…

Soft Landing? Initial Jobless Claims Plunges Near 54-Year-Low The number of Americans filing for jobless claims for the first time plunged to just 187k Americans in the week-ending Jan 13th. That is…

Single-Family Home-Starts Plunged In December Despite mortgage rates having tumbled (relatively-speaking), and homebuilder sentiment picking back up post-Fed-pivot, expectations were for a plunge back to reality for Housing Starts in December after…

Futures Rebound Amid Whispers Of Relief Rally As China Plunge Protection Team Steps In Global stocks and US futures rebounded from three days of losses, and climbed on Thursday as JPM suggests…

The deal, which is supposedly intended to strengthen Kiev in its fight with Moscow, actually does nothing to bolster its chances The Ukrainian elite have been obsessed with obtaining security guarantees from…

The Soviet people were also subject to Nazi genocide, but Russia doesn’t have carte blanche in the global arena, he says Israel should not think that the suffering of Jews during World…

Human rights activists have demanded that Shell deal with the damage from oil spills in Nigeria before withdrawing British energy giant Shell has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its…

Maksim Reshetnikov noted the large disparity in the two countries’ growth rates  Russia may overtake Japan as the world’s fourth largest economy in the coming years, Economy Minister Maksim Reshetnikov stated on…

America’s Most Valuable Company Every Year Since 1995 Over the last three decades, the growth of tech companies has driven a shift in the ranking of the most valuable companies in the…

Young Audiences Question Climate Alarmism, Prompting Calls To Censor Content Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A recent study has revealed significant skepticism among young audiences regarding climate…

Watches Of Switzerland Crashes 32% After Guidance Cut Shares of Watches of Switzerland Group Plc crashed as much as 32% to the lowest level since November 2020 after the luxury retailer slashed guidance for…

The Defense Ministry has reported delivering a deadly blow against predominantly French mercenaries The Russian military’s report on the deaths of French “mercenaries” in a long-range strike in Ukraine on Tuesday evening,…

Rustem Umerov will instead meet with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu via video link, several outlets have reported Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has canceled a trip to meet with his French…

“We, The Powers That Be Are Done Playing Grab-Ass. STFU, Follow Orders, Or Else…” Authored by CJ Hopkins via The Consent Factory, Meet the Thought Police So, my trial for thoughtcrimes in New…

The deal, which is supposedly intended to strengthen Kiev in its fight with Moscow, actually does nothing to bolster its chances The Ukrainian elite have been obsessed with obtaining security guarantees from…

Despite the continent’s political independence, big corporations retain economic control, Samia Nkrumah has told RT The legacy of Patrice Lumumba is both rich and dear to all Africans, Ghanian politician Samia Nkrumah…

The Russian foreign minister has stated that the high level of interest in the group suggests it has a great future ahead Nearly 30 countries have expressed a desire to become part…

An Arctic storm has reportedly affected the operations of multiple refineries from North Dakota to Texas A severe winter storm shut a US Gulf Coast refinery in Texas on Tuesday, caused a…

Piotr Wawrzyk is allegedly a key figure in a corruption scheme that reportedly facilitated tens of thousands of illegal entries The Polish Anticorruption Bureau has arrested ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Piotr Wawrzyk, who…

There’s Not Much Upside To Chasing Bunds From Here Authored by Ven Ram, Bloomberg cross-asset strategist, German’s long-dated bonds have rallied deep and hard since the start of the fourth quarter, leaving…

The conflict with Russia generates jobs and export advantages for arms manufacturers, Sebastien Lecornu has said The surge in demand for weapons amid the Ukraine conflict benefits the economy of France, Defense…

Moscow says another large shipment of free wheat has been delivered to Mali Mali has received 25,000 tons of humanitarian grain from Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced on Wednesday, adding…

Finnish FM Elina Valtonen says Helsinki doesn’t expect Moscow to attack, but still seeks to maintain a strong defensive posture Russia poses no imminent military threat to Finland, the Nordic country’s foreign…

Tesla Slashes Prices In Germany, Throwing A Wet Blanket On European Auto Stocks New year, same strategy to move metal. Tesla is reportedly slashing prices across Europe, following similar moves the company…

The raid targeted an oil terminal in the city but caused no casualties or damage, local media have reported Russian forces have intercepted a Ukrainian drone over the St. Petersburg area, the…

China’s Coal Production Hit A New Record High In 2023 By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com Higher power demand and efforts to boost energy security pushed China’s coal production to a record-high level…

Pushing Kiev to hold a presidential election is intended to keep the ‘unhinged’ leader in check, the Russian foreign minister says Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is becoming increasingly unhinged as he clings…

Commenting on Tehran’s attack in Balochistan province, New Delhi called it an act of “self-defense” The Indian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday weighed in on Iran’s strikes in Pakistan’s Balochistan province a day…

The annual high-profile event comes as Moscow’s relations with the West have hit an all-time low amid the Ukraine conflict Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding a press conference in Moscow…

The chief of the national health watchdog says coronavirus has given way to influenza and other respiratory infections Vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer needed, but people should remain vigilant, as the…

Russia Says It Took Out French Mercenaries In Targeted Missile Strike On Ukraine Russia’s defense ministry (MoD) said Wednesday the military has conducted precision strikes against a Ukrainian position which had a…

The official was gunned down in broad daylight by assailants with suspected links to organized crime The Ecuadorian prosecutor tapped to investigate last week’s dramatic assault on a local television studio has…

The Controversial UN Agency Accused Of Aiding Hamas Authored by Dan M. Berger via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A teacher is accused of holding an Israeli hostage in an attic. The…

The White House has briefed lawmakers on the “urgency” of military aid to Kiev, and the “consequences of inaction” House Speaker Mike Johnson announced at a press briefing on Wednesday that he…

One of the core elements to the growth of modern oppressive government would be total control over a central bank digital currency (CBDC).  The government response during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the…

Growth resilience has been remarkable, according to Kristalina Georgieva Global economic growth will get a boost this year from a stronger-than-anticipated 2023, Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund…

The iPhone outsold Samsung devices globally by 10 million units in 2023, data shows Apple has overtaken Samsung as the world’s top smartphone seller, ending twelve years of dominance by the South…

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…

Many people are heralding this speech given by Javier Milei as a confrontation to the mindset of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos. Because so many people made a similar…

Islamabad accused Tehran of ignoring “serious concerns” over militants operating from its territory DETAILS TO FOLLOW

A Primer For American Patriots And Preppers Facing An Uncertain Future Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, This article contains excerpts from Alt-Market’s survival newsletter – The Wild Bunch Dispatch The average patriot…

Islamabad has struck several “terrorist” targets on its neighbor’s soil, following a similar cross-border attack by Tehran Pakistan has carried out airstrikes on a militant group operating from Iranian territory, an intelligence…

Trump Vows To “Never Allow” A Central Bank Digital Currency Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to never allow the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), as it would…

The Biden administration has designated Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei Falla, former president of Guatemala, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States.  The justification surrounds accusations of “corruption“; however, Giammattei Falla previously opposed…

A Technicality Could Sink South Africa’s Genocide Case vs. Israel At The Hague Via Consortium News In its defense last Friday before the World Court against allegations by South Africa that it…

2024: Too Many Things Going Wrong Authored by Gail Tverberg via Our Finite World blog, It will be an interesting year. We know that the age of peak performance for humans varies,…

New Jersey Adds MTA As Defendant In Lawsuit Over Planned NYC “Congestion Fee” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has added New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority to an amended lawsuit complaint that the state…

Gun Rights Face Whirlwind Of Federal Action In 2024 Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours) (Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock) Eighteen months after it was enacted, President…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is so committed to the retention of war in Ukraine he seemingly implies if President Trump negotiates with Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop fighting, then Zelenskyy will…

President Javier Milei has issued a warning at Davos, saying “collectivist experiments” will lead to poverty One month on from taking office as Argentina’s new president, self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei has urged…

OPEC Sees Strong Oil Demand Growth In 2025 Higher global economic growth and solid Chinese activity will lead to a strong rebound in global oil demand, which will grow by 1.8 million…

Biden Is Fast-Tracking His Student-Loan-Forgiveness Plan Via CreditNews.com, Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a plan to accelerate the forgiveness timeline for the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. Starting next…

Iran, Pakistan On Brink Of Military Conflict Following Missile Strike – China Urges Calm Iran’s Tuesday missile and drone strikes targeting Sunni jihadists in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province have as expected unleashed…