(Tyler Durden) Trump claimed, during a testy breakfast meeting in 2018 with NATO’s Stoltenberg, that Germany’s dependence for its energy needs made it “totally controlled” by and “captive to Russia.”
Economy
First Shipment Of Russian Coal Paid In Yuan On Its Way To China
(Tyler Durden) The first shipments of Russian coal and crude oil, paid for in yuan, will arrive in China in April and May, respectively. Chinese state media used the opportunity to denigrate the United States, claiming that the international status of the U.S. dollar is “at risk.” However, financial expert Albert Song believes that it will not affect the U.S. dollar’s status as the leading global reserve currency.
BIDEN ECONOMY: US GDP “Unexpectedly” Declines by 1.4% in First Quarter – Biden Manufactured Recession Is on its Way
(Joe Hoft) We’ve been warning for months that the US was falling into a recession under Biden. Today even Biden’s government reporting shows it.
Top 7 Causes of the Coming Food Shortages in America
(JD Rucker) Over the past few weeks, I’ve talked a ton about food shortages. Some are skeptical that it’s all part of a “conspiracy theory” to intentionally bring down western society. I beg to differ.
Plunging Bond Market Signals Trouble Ahead
(Stefan Gleason) As Russia appears to be on the verge of defaulting on its debt, the U.S. debt market is also signaling trouble ahead.
Nine Million Americans Priced Out Of Housing Market As Affordability Crisis Worsens
(Activist Post) The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates millions of Americans have been priced out of the housing market since January as sky-rocketing mortgage rates spark an affordability crisis.
A Major Bank Is Now Forecasting a Recession Will Hit the US Economy Likely Beginning Late Next Year
(Abby Liebing) Banks, traders and economists have been watching the economy — along with just about anybody with a paycheck — trying to anticipate if and when a recession might hit the U.S.
When Do Governments Steal – Ahem – NATIONALIZE – Retirement Accounts?
(Aden Tate) As the American debt reaches record levels on a daily basis, currently being in the trillions of dollars and literally impossible for America to ever pay off, there is a very juicy nest egg that politicians are going to begin to eye at some point: retirement accounts.
Meet The New, Resource-Based Global Reserve Currency
(Health Impact News) It was something to behold. Dmitri Medvedev, former Russian President, unrepentant Atlanticist, current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, decided to go totally unplugged in an outburst matching the combat star turn of Mr. Khinzal that delivered palpable shock and awe all across NATOstan.
How to Navigate Hyperinflation and Survive
(Fabian Ommar) Brazil during the 1980s and ’90s was a period marred by hyperinflation, stupid policies implemented by various governments to contain it, unrelenting economic turmoil, and social unrest. Now it’s time to see how it ended and go over some tips we can use to stay informed and prepared for what’s coming.
Rhode Island Dems Submit Bill To Double State Income Tax For Parents Of Unvaccinated Minors
(Alexander Connell) Rhode Island Democrats want to punish the parents of children who refused to submit to the COVID vaccine mandates.
Why Food Prices Are Expected to Skyrocket
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Rents are Sky High: How to Save Money on Rent
(Bernie Carr) U.S. rent prices are increasing at the highest pace seen in decades and are expected to rise even more this year. I experienced a substantial rent increase last year and I am worried about what it will look like this year. People are already struggling with high inflation, and an increase in rent may be un-affordable for many apartment dwellers.
Updated: Alex Jones’ Statement on Bankruptcy Filing
(InfoWars) Infowars fights for its very existence as Democrat and globalist-funded lawsuits threaten to take down iconic unfiltered news organization.
As Tax Deadline Arrives, IRS Still Has Millions of Unprocessed Returns From Last Year
(The Center Square Staff) The last weekend for Americans to file their taxes before the Monday deadline is here, but the Internal Revenue Service still faces major backlogs for individual and business filings.