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01/23/2026
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By Kevin Hughes
The Unipolar Mirage: The illusion of American dominance crumbles
The myth of American global hegemony is collapsing as power shifts to rising nations (China, Russia, India) and blocs like BRICS+, challenging U.S. economic, military and cultural influence. The petrodollar system is weakening as alternatives emerge, including China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and BRICS+ efforts to establish a gold-backed reserve currency. Despite massive defense […]
01/23/2026
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By Kevin Hughes
Gold soars past $4,700 amid geopolitical tensions: Will it hit the $5,000 mark?
Gold prices hit an all-time high of $4,765.93/oz, while silver soared to $95.87/oz, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weakening U.S. dollar and systemic distrust in fiat currencies. Analysts see this as a rational response to monetary debasement and instability, not speculation. Renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions (including President Donald Trump’s tariff threats) and conflicts in Ukraine/Middle […]
01/05/2026
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By Kevin Hughes
Gold and silver finish volatile 2025 with historic gains amid market turmoil
Gold surged ~63% and silver skyrocketed 140% in 2025—their best performances since the late 1970s. Driven by inflation fears, geopolitical crises, speculative demand, and industrial shortages (especially silver). Gold peaked at $4,549/oz before settling near $4,320; silver briefly surpassed $84/oz but slid toward 71. CME Group raised margin requirements twice in a week to cool speculative trading. China and […]
01/03/2026
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By Kevin Hughes
Gold, BRICS and the Battle for Dollar Dominance: The looming COLLAPSE of dollar hegemony
The U.S. dollar’s dominance was artificially propped up by the petrodollar system, but now China, Russia and Saudi Arabia are trading oil in yuan and rubles, bypassing the dollar entirely. President Richard Nixon’s 1971 abandonment of the gold standard turned the dollar into a faith-based fiat currency—now facing hyperinflation and collapse. BRICS nations are dumping U.S. debt, creating alternative payment systems (like […]
01/02/2026
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By Kevin Hughes
TikTok parent ByteDance goes all in with $14B Nvidia chip SPLURGE
ByteDance plans to spend $14 billion on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips in 2026, a sharp increase from its 2025 budget, fueling its AI-driven platforms like Doubao and Volcano Engine. Despite U.S. export restrictions, the H200—built on TSMC’s 4nm process—is the most advanced AI chip legally available to China, offering 6x the performance of its China-tailored H20 predecessor. While the U.S. approved H200 exports, […]
12/28/2025
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By Kevin Hughes
Russia softens crypto stance: Retail investors allowed limited Bitcoin access under new regulatory framework
Russia’s central bank proposes a structured system allowing retail investors limited crypto purchases (up to 300,000 rubles/year) with mandatory knowledge tests, while professional investors face no caps but must also demonstrate risk awareness. Anonymous cryptocurrencies remain banned. Bank of Russia emphasizes crypto’s volatility, sanctions exposure, and lack of sovereign backing, urging investors to acknowledge potential losses […]
12/28/2025
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By Kevin Hughes
Gold breaks $4,500 barrier as silver and platinum soar to record highs amid safe-haven rush
Gold surged past $4,500/oz for the first time in history, while silver (+150%) and platinum (+82%) also hit unprecedented highs, driven by geopolitical tensions, fiat currency distrust and anticipated U.S. rate cuts. Gold’s 70% YTD gain—its strongest since 1979—reflects its role as a hedge against economic instability, with central banks stockpiling reserves amid U.S. debt […]
12/21/2025
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By Kevin Hughes
Silver hits record high amid economic uncertainty, fueling investor frenzy
Silver surged past $66/oz, marking a 129% year-to-date gain, fueled by Fed rate cut expectations, economic instability, and rising geopolitical tensions (U.S.-Venezuela conflict). Safe Haven and Industrial Demand: Silver’s dual role as a hedge against inflation and a critical component in green tech (solar panels, EVs, electronics) drives its outperformance over gold, which reached 4,334/oz. Analysts predict 70-100/oz by late 2026, with long-term targets […]
12/20/2025
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By Kevin Hughes
Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela with total BLOCKADE of oil tankers
President Donald Trump declared a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, citing narcoterrorism, drug smuggling and theft of U.S. assets. The move includes trade embargoes, financial sanctions and diplomatic isolation, escalating tensions with Caracas. Legal experts questioned the blockade’s legitimacy, calling it an “act of war” without congressional approval. Venezuela condemned […]
12/18/2025
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By Kevin Hughes
iRobot files for BANKRUPTCY, with Chinese manufacturer taking over after failed Amazon deal
Once valued at $3.56 billion, iRobot (maker of Roomba) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be acquired by Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen Picea Robotics, wiping out shareholder equity. Picea Robotics, already iRobot’s primary manufacturer, will assume full ownership, raising fears about data harvesting, forced labor links, and Beijing’s potential exploitation of Roomba’s smart home integration. […]
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