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China urges Beijing-backed development bank to focus more on Belt and Road Initiative​

  • Chinese Premier Li Qiang's speech comes amid a pullback of U.S. support for Western-led institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF.
  • China launched a regional development program called the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013.
  • The AIIB provides loans to developing countries, largely for infrastructure projects such as water supply and transportation.
BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday urged the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to increase its support for Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.

His speech at the opening ceremony of the bank's 10th annual meeting comes amid a pullback of U.S. support for Western-led institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which U.S. President Donald Trump claims unfairly benefit other nations.

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Nothing to see. Can listen in one tab, play around the forum in a different tab. A lot of the videos I post are the same. I use them as background noise while doing other tasks. This is a good one........imo.

Jun 26, 2025 #gold #silver #wealthprotection #liquid #asset #singapore #platinum
The International Man Doug Casey chimes in on the state of the world and why you may need a second passport. Monetary debasement looks to grow, inflation looks to grow, and that means the need to be physically and financially agile is important to understand perhaps more than ever.

Doug Casey - The Need to be Physically and Financially Agile
 

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Hedge Fund Co-Founder Claims $7M Coup Scam​

Summary​

  • Jane Street co-founder claims he was deceived into funding a $7M South Sudan coup, believing he was supporting human rights efforts.
  • Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin are leveraging the Trump-Musk feud to pursue more government contracts, aiming to close the gap with SpaceX.
  • Nvidia surged to a record high, reclaiming its title as the world’s most valuable company, driven by optimism in AI and robotics growth.
  • Worthington Steel rallied 14% premarket after strong FQ4 results, while broader markets and commodities showed mixed early trading.
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Fearnleys Week 26

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World Container Index - 26 Jun

26 Jun 2025: Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 9% to $2,983 per 40ft container this week.
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Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Baltic Dry fell to 1,553 Index Points on June 26, 2025, down 6.73% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has risen 19.83%, but it is still 23.54% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this...
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Ships Near Hormuz Sending Unusual Messages to Deter Attacks

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to maritime risk analytics firm Windward and ship tracking data on Thursday.
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Salvage Industry Showed Signs of Recovery in 2024

The International Salvage Union (ISU) has released its annual statistics for 2024, revealing a modest recovery in the salvage industry compared to past years with gross revenue for ISU members...
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Stock futures rise ahead of inflation data: Live updates​

Stock futures rose Friday, with the S&P 500 just a whisker away from its all-time high, as traders await fresh U.S. inflation data.

S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% along with those tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%.

The S&P 500 is on the verge of completing a stunning comeback from the closing lows set in April. Markets were in turmoil during the spring as investors feared President Donald Trump’s tariffs would hurt corporate earnings and tip the economy into a recession.

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Lessons on Money & Life I Learned From Warren Buffett. The 94-year-old “Oracle of Omaha” announced at his last shareholder’s meeting that he’s stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year. Though I never met him, he has taught me a lot about money — and life. Here are some brilliantly simple lessons for us all that I learned from Warren Buffett. (Advisor Perspectives)
 
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Escape The Shackles of Big Pharma & Big Food | Joel Salatin​

Joel Salatin (https://polyfacefarms.com/) shares insights from a recent meeting with RFK Jr.'s advisor, highlighting how entrenched agricultural policies are driven more by job preservation than genuine reform. He expresses frustration with the US Farm Bill’s $30 billion in subsidies for industrial farming, emphasizing the need for imaginative alternatives like decentralized, pasture-based agriculture that could create healthier jobs and communities. Salatin passionately advocates for a “Food Emancipation...
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Polyface Farms Virginia Premium Grass-Fed Meats - Polyface Farm

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How Supermarkets Rewired The Planet​

Jun 25, 2025
The supermarket is one of the strangest and most powerful inventions in human history.
Grocery shopping is often perceived as a simple, mundane activity. And for many, access to food has never been more effortless. But supermarkets hold far more power than we realize. The journey our groceries take to reach the shelves touches every part of our lives – from our health, to our culture, to the environment.
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The global week ahead: A hectic half first heralds a volatile second​

  • The first half of 2025 was marked by major intraday swings and volatility. And Goldman Sachs expects even higher equity volatility in the second six months of the year.
  • All eyes next week will be on central bankers as they take center stage in Sintra, Portugal.
  • The U.K. Labour Party will also mark one year in office — as approval ratings unwind.
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.”

These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force.

This week, expect attention to return to monetary policy, as central bankers from across the globe — who have kept their heads down amid political tensions — prepare to speak at the ECB Forum in Sintra, Portugal.

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Who's in Charge of Shipping? | Federal Maritime Commission | Office of Shipbuilding | Maritime Admin​

Jun 29, 2025 #shipping #FMC #Shipbuilding
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses which organization is in charge of U.S. Shipping: the Federal Maritime Commission, the Office of Shipbuilding, or the Maritime Administration?
Several links below the vid on youtube.


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Op-ed: U.S. is losing rare earth metals war to China, and running out of time to win it back​

  • China has shown its readiness and ability to weaponize American and global dependence on rare earth metals.
  • A new trade framework announced under which China will resume approving export licenses for rare earths over the next six months does not change the fact that critical mineral supply chains are too concentrated, too fragile, and too exposed to Beijing’s leverage and control.
  • It is time for the United States to treat critical minerals not as commodities, but as instruments of geopolitical power, writes international policy and trade analyst Dewardric McNeal.
In April 2025, China imposed new export controls on seven rare earth elements and the permanent magnets derived from them — materials that form the foundation of modern life and modern warfare. Fighter jets, missiles, electric vehicles, drones, wind turbines, and even data centers rely on high-performance magnets made from these critical minerals. By restricting their flow, Beijing did not just flex its industrial muscle, it revealed America’s and the rest of the world’s dangerous vulnerability. China’s latest actions show their readiness and ability to weaponize American and global dependence.

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Stock futures rise as S&P 500 looks to add to record high: Live updates​

Stock futures rose early Monday as investors look to cap a stunning month for Wall Street with even more record highs, with trade hopes increasing once again.

S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.6% and 0.4% respectively. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 207 points, or 0.6%.

Monday’s advance follows Canada rescinding its digital service tax after President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. was “terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada.” Initial payments on the tax were set to begin Monday and would have applied to companies such as Google, Meta and Amazon.

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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: UK Cars, Planes Get U.S. Break​

Summary​

  • UK-US trade deal slashes tariffs for UK auto and aerospace sectors, though steel and aluminum tariffs remain unresolved.
  • Innovent Biologics gains approval for mazdutide, introducing competition to Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in China's obesity drug market.
  • Elon Musk criticizes the Senate tax and spending bill, warning it will harm American jobs and undermine future-focused industries like tech and clean energy.
  • Juniper Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares increase after DOJ clears HPE’s $14B acquisition of Juniper, removing a key regulatory obstacle.
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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: UK Cars Planes Get U.S. Break

UK-US trade deal: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors. Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly face first major obesity drug rival in China. Elon Musk slams Senate tax and spending bill.
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