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WTF Dailies June 13, 2025
U.S. stock futures dropped sharply early Friday following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which sent energy prices surging and injected fresh uncertainty into an already tense geopolitical backdrop.
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War Pigs
As we navigate the complexities of modern geopolitics, particularly in the tumultuous landscapes of Ukraine and the Middle East, the echoes of "War Pigs" resonate with uncanny relevance, offering a lens through which to view NATO's involvement in these regions
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The California Crossfires
Los Angeles has once again become the epicenter of a national firestorm, as immigration enforcement, civil unrest, and federal-state tensions converge in a volatile confrontation that started with the Wildfires and now on Immigration.
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Peace Sells...but Who's Buying?
"Megadeth's "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" is a thrash metal anthem that critiques societal apathy towards peace and the perceived hypocrisy within political systems. The song questions the genuine commitment of world leaders and the public to achieving peace, juxtaposed with the reality
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Japan: Bonding to a Past or its Future?
Japan’s government bond (JGB) market—once the epitome of stability—is now flashing warning signs. Yields on long-term bonds are rising, demand from institutional buyers is waning, and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is quietly wrestling with the limits of its monetary strategy.
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Credit Ratings
Credit rating agencies play a crucial role in global finance by assessing the creditworthiness of issuers of debt, including governments, corporations, and financial institutions. The three dominant players in this space are Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's (S&P), and Fitch Ratings
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United Healthscare of America - The End
News broke that the U.S. Department of Justice had launched a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth Group for possible Medicare fraud, focusing on its Medicare Advantage business.
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Rates and Bonds Dashboard
Real-time insights into global interest rates, sovereign bond yields, and credit risk indicators.
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Vasco da Gama in India
Vasco da Gama, one of the most famous navigators in history, is primarily known for his pioneering journey to India, marking the beginning of the Portuguese colonial empire in Asia.
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Stagflation: The Times They Are A-Changin
Bob Dylan's song "The Times They Are A-Changin'" became an anthem for change and a commentary on the social upheavals of the 1960s. However, its message is timeless and can be applied to various periods of economic uncertainty, including those characterized by stagflation.
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What in the World! Apr 2025
April opened with markets on edge — tariffs are flaring up from Washington to Beijing, trade tensions are back on the front page, and supply chains are being redrawn in real time. Investors are navigating a minefield of policy shifts, inflation data, and geopolitical crossfire
