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[AP] Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 35 [Reuters] Russia strikes military base near Polish border as it steps up its offensive, Ukraine says [AP] Russians strike near Kyiv, block aid convoy; port city reels [Bloomberg] How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Tearing Apart the Global Food System [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Ukraine Update: Food Supplies […]
Inflation: The 800-Pound Gorilla The themes of geopolitical, economic, and market turmoil continued unabated this week. While ongoing fighting continued, hopes of productive talks between Russia and Ukraine seemed to flare-up and fade on a daily basis. Western sanctions and Eastern counter-responses bounced back and forth between spheres like a ping-pong ball. US and global […]
[AP] Russia strikes near Ukraine’s capital; mosque reported hit [Reuters] Ukraine says evacuations threatened again as fighting rages outside Kyiv [CNBC] Western arms convoys to Ukraine are ‘legitimate targets,’ Russia warns, as global risks rise [Reuters] China daily local COVID cases hit two-year high of over 1,500 [AP] Live updates: Taiwan president sees lesson in […]
March 11 – Reuters (Steve Holland and Susan Heavey): “President Joe Biden… took new steps along with U.S. allies to punish Russia economically over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting trade and shutting down development funds while also announcing a ban on imports of Russian seafood, vodka and diamonds. Biden also criticized voices in the United […]
[Reuters] Putin sees “certain positive shifts” in talks with Ukraine [AP] Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens [Reuters] Russian forces regroup near Kyiv after setbacks [Reuters] Putin says Russia to use Middle East volunteer fighters [Reuters] U.S. steps up pressure on Russia over Ukraine invasion [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Ukraine Update: Putin Cites ‘Positive’ Developments in […]
This week we cover the rapid price movements within the precious metals markets. Gold surged upward to test record-high prices amid global conflict as investors flee to the safe-haven asset. Silver & platinum have seen higher pricing this previous week with the Euro showing weakness and the dollar continuing to climb slightly. The equities sector […]
[Reuters] No progress on Ukraine ceasefire in Lavrov-Kuleba meeting [Reuters] Ukraine says Russia snubs plea for humanitarian access to besieged civilians [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Ukraine Update: Scholz, Macron Speak to Putin as Talks Stumble [Reuters] Time to get tougher with Russia’s Putin, Britain tells West [Reuters] U.S. dismisses Russian claims of biowarfare labs in Ukraine [Reuters] Russian […]
Europe’s GREEN Agenda creates dependence on Putin’s energy U.S. severs buying of Russian Oil Battle-tested, gold is worth its weight The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick Is This Commodity Price Spike Transitory? March 8, 2022 The key is to have the mindset of the institutions that will sit back and […]
