Trump's Iran Strike Was a Targeted Hit on China's Economy

Mar 9, 2026

• The US strike on Iran's leadership was a strategic economic blow to China, which was buying 90% of Iran's sanctioned oil at a steep discount.
• By removing Iran and Venezuela as sources of cheap oil, Trump forces China to bid for more expensive Russian supply, while potentially driving India and Europe to buy American.
• The move signals a shift from wanting a weak dollar for exports to needing a strong dollar to finance massive deficits, aligning with 'petrodollar defense' theories.

The Supreme Court Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs. He Rebuilt Them in Three Hours.

Mar 2, 2026

• The Supreme Court ruled Trump cannot impose tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, but left four other trade laws untouched, allowing immediate reconstruction of trade barriers under different legal authorities.
• The decision exposes taxpayers to a potential $300 billion refund liability that would dump straight onto the federal deficit, while affirming presidential power to block trade via embargos, quotas, and licensing fees that function identically to tariffs.
• Fourth-quarter GDP grew at a 3.5% clip once controlling for government shutdown distortions, driven by reshoring investment and AI infrastructure, while Congress moves on housing affordability after years of gridlock.

Trump's War Rhetoric: Markets Whiplash, Iran Undeterred

Mar 10, 2026

• Donald Trump attempted to manipulate markets with conflicting statements about the Iran war, sending oil prices and stock indices on a volatile ride.
• Trump's public "fire and fury" threats starkly contrasted with his advisors' private desires for an exit, highlighting internal administration panic.
• The conflict continues to escalate, hitting critical oil infrastructure and reinforcing Iran's resolve, making a US "off-ramp" increasingly difficult.

Iran’s Financial Warfare: Inflation Over Nukes

Mar 10, 2026

• Iran is retaliating against US pressure by manipulating oil prices to trigger inflation, a tactic they believe the fiscally strained US cannot withstand.
• The bond market is failing as a traditional wartime safe haven, with yields rising instead of falling, signaling a lack of confidence in US credit.
• This combination of geopolitical conflict and financial instability exposes the fragility of the dollar-based monetary system.

Venezuela's Military Encounter Raises Questions on U.S. Technology

Jan 11, 2026

• Recent claims detail an alleged U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
• Eyewitness report describes advanced weaponry and mass casualties.
• Skepticism exists about the credibility of these accounts.

Understanding the City of London’s Global Influence

Dec 8, 2025

• The City of London acts as a shadow government, influencing global finance and politics.
• Historical power structures persist, with imperial legacies impacting modern geopolitics.
• Trump's policies disrupt entrenched systems tied to the British elite and drug trade.