Can US, with the help of LME, stop China currency's rising influence in the global non ferrous metals commoodity trades?
(Side note: The London Metal Exchange (LME) specialises in the trading of industrial metals and is the world's leading center for non-ferrous metal futures and options contracts. It provides a global marketplace for price discovery and risk management (hedging) for producers, consumers, and investors in the metals industry. )
With effect from 10 November 2025, the London Metal Exchange (LME) will suspend trading in relation to Metal Options denominated in currencies other than US dollars (“non-USD Metal Options”).
Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
Why should China engage in a long war with Japan?
Once war is declared, few FD61 will get the job done instantly.
AIMHO.
80 days to 30th January 2026, then the US political parties can start their arguemnt again. Nice.
What's in the funding deal just passed that extends funding for the federal government until 30 January?
- It guarantees that all federal workers will be paid for time during the shutdown, and funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - which provides food aid to one in eight Americans until next September.
- It includes an agreement for a vote in December on extending healthcare subsidies that are due to expire this year, a key issue Democrats had been holding out for concessions on.
It was a long struggle, Trump finally gets the required 60 votes to pass a temporary fundung bill:
(Side line: the over talked law makers are tired, needing a good rest to get ready for the next round of political role plays. AIMHO.)
