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Image | Retail Sales Winner, SPR Refilled, and an Ebola Lab Leak??
Retail Sales Winner, SPR Refilled, and an Ebola Lab Leak??
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by davefairtex

There were just 2 reports this week, alongside the things I usually track: Retail Sales (RSAFS): +0.19% m/m, prior +0.51%m/m, +1.49% y/y. Recessionary. Industrial Production (INDPRO): -0.54% m/m, prior -0.46% m/m, -0.45% y/y. Recessionary. Fed Balance Sheet (WALCL): -22B (-0.27%) w/w, prior -0.02% w/w. Deflationary. Total Bank Credit (TOTBKCR): +7.7B (+0.05%) m/m, +0.1% y/y. Deflationary….
Retail Sales Winner, SPR Refilled, and an Ebola Lab Leak??
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There were just 2 reports this week, alongside the things I usually track: Retail Sales (RSAFS): +0.19% m/m, prior +0.51%m/m, +1.49% y/y. Recessionary. Industrial Production (INDPRO): -0.54% m/m, prior -0.46% m/m, -0.45% y/y. Recessionary. Fed Balance Sheet (WALCL): -22B (-0.27%) w/w, prior -0.02% w/w. Deflationary. Total Bank Credit (TOTBKCR): +7.7B (+0.05%) m/m, +0.1% y/y. Deflationary….
Image | China Shows More Signs of War Mobilization
China Shows More Signs of War Mobilization
by Chris Martenson

A quick update on the China War Thesis released less than a week ago. China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill. China’s…
China Shows More Signs of War Mobilization
 by Chris Martenson

A quick update on the China War Thesis released less than a week ago. China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions in a U.S. annual defense spending bill. China’s…
Image | The Evils of Nuclear War Can be Survived. Here’s How.
The Evils of Nuclear War Can be Survived. Here’s How.
by Chris Martenson

It’s an uncomfortable place to be…living at a time when leaders discuss the idea of attacking a major nuclear power as if there would be no real consequences. That they are driving our world to the edge of doomsday is unconscionable. Evil, even. Yet that’s the world Washington, D.C. and our European leaders seem to…
The Evils of Nuclear War Can be Survived. Here’s How.
 by Chris Martenson

It’s an uncomfortable place to be…living at a time when leaders discuss the idea of attacking a major nuclear power as if there would be no real consequences. That they are driving our world to the edge of doomsday is unconscionable. Evil, even. Yet that’s the world Washington, D.C. and our European leaders seem to…
Image | ECB Raises Rates; The Golden Ruble
ECB Raises Rates; The Golden Ruble
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by davefairtex

The market-moving event this week: the European Central Bank decided to raise rates by 75 bp, so now deposits are yielding (are you ready?): a grand total of 0.75%.  Back up the truck! Note: the ECB previously had negative rates from 2016-2022. Wolf has the charts: ECB Shocked, Shocked, to Find that Inflation is Going…
ECB Raises Rates; The Golden Ruble
 PREVIEW by davefairtex

The market-moving event this week: the European Central Bank decided to raise rates by 75 bp, so now deposits are yielding (are you ready?): a grand total of 0.75%.  Back up the truck! Note: the ECB previously had negative rates from 2016-2022. Wolf has the charts: ECB Shocked, Shocked, to Find that Inflation is Going…
Image | Warning: Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Expected, 90% AUS Oil Supply Threatened
Warning: Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Expected, 90% AUS Oil Supply Threatened
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by Mike Shelby

China’s Preparing For Major Cyberattacks on U.S. as Part of Taiwan Reunification Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs said last week that China is preparing to conduct major cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure and industry as part of its offensive military plans to force reunification of Taiwan with mainland China. Krebs said China…
Warning: Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Expected, 90% AUS Oil Supply Threatened
 PREVIEW by Mike Shelby

China’s Preparing For Major Cyberattacks on U.S. as Part of Taiwan Reunification Former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Chris Krebs said last week that China is preparing to conduct major cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure and industry as part of its offensive military plans to force reunification of Taiwan with mainland China. Krebs said China…
Image | Russia, China Expand Military Exercises, Germans Practice in Pacific
Russia, China Expand Military Exercises, Germans Practice in Pacific
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by Mike Shelby

China Eyes Taiwan’s Outer Islands as First Step in Reunification Taiwan’s outer island residents and government officials fear they will likely be the first military objective of its People’s Liberation Army in any future armed conflict with China. The islands, Kinmen and Matsu, are only about three miles from the Chinese city of Xiamen, yet…
Russia, China Expand Military Exercises, Germans Practice in Pacific
 PREVIEW by Mike Shelby

China Eyes Taiwan’s Outer Islands as First Step in Reunification Taiwan’s outer island residents and government officials fear they will likely be the first military objective of its People’s Liberation Army in any future armed conflict with China. The islands, Kinmen and Matsu, are only about three miles from the Chinese city of Xiamen, yet…
Image | China, Pelosi and Taiwan Update
China, Pelosi and Taiwan Update
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by Chris Martenson

A Special Weekend Report For Subscribers Well, I thought I might have a quiet weekend, but then events happened. In this case, the chatter and posturing between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has exploded. The proximal trigger seems to be Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia where deliberately provocative rumors were floated about a possible…
China, Pelosi and Taiwan Update
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

A Special Weekend Report For Subscribers Well, I thought I might have a quiet weekend, but then events happened. In this case, the chatter and posturing between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has exploded. The proximal trigger seems to be Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia where deliberately provocative rumors were floated about a possible…
Image | China, US, UK Prepare for Taiwan
China, US, UK Prepare for Taiwan
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by Mike Shelby

The British Secret Intelligence Service, otherwise known as MI6, announced this week that China is the United Kingdom’s most pressing threat and top intelligence priority. MI6 chief Richard Moore described China’s intentions and capabilities as a “black box,” adding that his role is to help British leaders understand and “navigate this really complex, difficult relationship…
China, US, UK Prepare for Taiwan
 PREVIEW by Mike Shelby

The British Secret Intelligence Service, otherwise known as MI6, announced this week that China is the United Kingdom’s most pressing threat and top intelligence priority. MI6 chief Richard Moore described China’s intentions and capabilities as a “black box,” adding that his role is to help British leaders understand and “navigate this really complex, difficult relationship…
Image | We’re Under Attack on Many Fronts All at Once
We’re Under Attack on Many Fronts All at Once
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by Chris Martenson

“Full spectrum war” refers to modern warfare. No longer is “war” confined to bullets whizzing about, but are conducted on many fronts at once. These include economic, cyber, information, and many other classifications. Make no mistake, we’re at war. Exactly who is pulling the strings and their true aims are unknown to me at this…
We’re Under Attack on Many Fronts All at Once
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

“Full spectrum war” refers to modern warfare. No longer is “war” confined to bullets whizzing about, but are conducted on many fronts at once. These include economic, cyber, information, and many other classifications. Make no mistake, we’re at war. Exactly who is pulling the strings and their true aims are unknown to me at this…
Image | New! Forward Observer’s Weekly Geostrategic Intelligence Summary: NATO
New! Forward Observer’s Weekly Geostrategic Intelligence Summary: NATO
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by Mike Shelby

Chris and the Peak team proudly introduce the newest contributor for Peak Insiders, the Forward Observer geostrategic intelligence summary. Each week, Mike Shelby and his team will share the intelligence, observations, details and foresight impacting global affairs. This week, Mike explains the latest moves by NATO and how China is responding. Executive Summary: NATO’s Strategic…
New! Forward Observer’s Weekly Geostrategic Intelligence Summary: NATO
 PREVIEW by Mike Shelby

Chris and the Peak team proudly introduce the newest contributor for Peak Insiders, the Forward Observer geostrategic intelligence summary. Each week, Mike Shelby and his team will share the intelligence, observations, details and foresight impacting global affairs. This week, Mike explains the latest moves by NATO and how China is responding. Executive Summary: NATO’s Strategic…
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