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ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 12

How to slash government debt-to-GDP

A cunning plan we don’t recommend

How to slash government debt-to-GDP

A cunning plan we don’t recommend

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 12

No tariff inflation yet

And copper distortions

No tariff inflation yet

And copper distortions

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 12

Oil prices surge on fears of escalation between US and Iran

Washington orders removal of non-essential personnel from parts of Middle East

Oil prices surge on fears of escalation between US and Iran

Washington orders removal of non-essential personnel from parts of Middle East

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 12

South Korean investors bet new president can end market’s long-standing ‘discount’

Kospi hits three-and-a-half-year high on hopes Lee Jae-myung can pass governance reforms to boost valuations

South Korean investors bet new president can end market’s long-standing ‘discount’

Kospi hits three-and-a-half-year high on hopes Lee Jae-myung can pass governance reforms to boost valuations

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

US moves to repeal Biden-era limits on pollution from power plants

Proposals are Trump’s most significant efforts to unpick green regulations since returning to White House

US moves to repeal Biden-era limits on pollution from power plants

Proposals are Trump’s most significant efforts to unpick green regulations since returning to White House

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

U.S. budget deficit hit $316 billion in May, with annual shortfall up 14% from a year ago

The U.S. government drifted further into red ink during May, with a burgeoning debt and deficit issue getting worse.

U.S. budget deficit hit $316 billion in May, with annual shortfall up 14% from a year ago

The U.S. government drifted further into red ink during May, with a burgeoning debt and deficit issue getting worse.

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ex-Credit Suisse executive gave ‘false picture’ of Greensill report, court told

Eric Varvel gives testimony in lawsuit between lender, SoftBank and group founded by financier

Ex-Credit Suisse executive gave ‘false picture’ of Greensill report, court told

Eric Varvel gives testimony in lawsuit between lender, SoftBank and group founded by financier

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Investing naysayers let gloom override judgment under Trump

The 2020s may be on their way to becoming the progeny of the combined 1980s and 1990s disinflationary bull markets

Investing naysayers let gloom override judgment under Trump

The 2020s may be on their way to becoming the progeny of the combined 1980s and 1990s disinflationary bull markets

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Vance joins Trump in bashing Powell, says Fed committing ‘monetary malpractice’ by not cutting rates

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are now double-teaming the Fed in an effort to get lower interest rates.

Vance joins Trump in bashing Powell, says Fed committing ‘monetary malpractice’ by not cutting rates

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are now double-teaming the Fed in an effort to get lower interest rates.

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

US inflation rose less than expected to 2.4% in May

Trade war fuels price pressures ahead of Federal Reserve meeting next week

US inflation rose less than expected to 2.4% in May

Trade war fuels price pressures ahead of Federal Reserve meeting next week

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

U.S. inflation rises 0.1% in May from prior month, less than expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.2% in May, with a 12-month inflation rate of 2.4%.

U.S. inflation rises 0.1% in May from prior month, less than expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.2% in May, with a 12-month inflation rate of 2.4%.

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Gold overtakes euro as global reserve asset, ECB says

Bullion second only to US dollar in 2024 after record central bank purchases

Gold overtakes euro as global reserve asset, ECB says

Bullion second only to US dollar in 2024 after record central bank purchases

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Zara owner suffers slowdown from trade war and strong euro

Spain’s Inditex has disappointed investors in recent quarters

Zara owner suffers slowdown from trade war and strong euro

Spain’s Inditex has disappointed investors in recent quarters

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Bank of England’s balancing act

QT stays in the the MPC’s hands… for now

The Bank of England’s balancing act

QT stays in the the MPC’s hands… for now

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Gold overtook euro as global reserve asset in 2024, ECB says

Bullion second only to US dollar after record central bank purchases

Gold overtook euro as global reserve asset in 2024, ECB says

Bullion second only to US dollar after record central bank purchases

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

The razor’s edge deficit theory

And cable network spin-offs

The razor’s edge deficit theory

And cable network spin-offs

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congressional alpha: examining the trades of US Congress

Profit senator accounting

Congressional alpha: examining the trades of US Congress

Profit senator accounting

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Trading firm Tower Research to launch fund for outside investors

High-frequency market makers are seeking new avenues for growth as competition rises

Trading firm Tower Research to launch fund for outside investors

High-frequency market makers are seeking new avenues for growth as competition rises

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Private market funds lag US stocks over short and long term

State Street private equity index outpaced by S&P 500 over 3 months and 1, 3, 5 and 10 years for first time since 2000

Private market funds lag US stocks over short and long term

State Street private equity index outpaced by S&P 500 over 3 months and 1, 3, 5 and 10 years for first time since 2000

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

How smuggled US fuel funds Mexico’s cartels

Sophisticated criminal networks are illegally importing huge volumes of fuel — and piling pressure on Mexico’s president

How smuggled US fuel funds Mexico’s cartels

Sophisticated criminal networks are illegally importing huge volumes of fuel — and piling pressure on Mexico’s president

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Monzo’s customers aren’t yet ready to put a ring on it

Bank customers are notoriously sticky, which makes it hard for any newcomer to break into a developed market

Monzo’s customers aren’t yet ready to put a ring on it

Bank customers are notoriously sticky, which makes it hard for any newcomer to break into a developed market

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 11

Winners and losers of UK spending review

Health and defence will receive a bump, but other departments face a further squeeze

Winners and losers of UK spending review

Health and defence will receive a bump, but other departments face a further squeeze

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 10

US and Switzerland end stalemate over client information

Agreement lifts blockade on approvals of new Swiss investment advisers to pursue American wealth management

US and Switzerland end stalemate over client information

Agreement lifts blockade on approvals of new Swiss investment advisers to pursue American wealth management

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 10

US oil output set for first annual drop since pandemic

Blow to Donald Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ goal as EIA predicts production decline in 2026

US oil output set for first annual drop since pandemic

Blow to Donald Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ goal as EIA predicts production decline in 2026

ontrd.bsky.social @ontrd.bsky.social · Jun 10

Private capital group Blackstone plots $500bn expansion in Europe

Co-founder Stephen Schwarzman sees ‘signs of change’ across the region

Private capital group Blackstone plots $500bn expansion in Europe

Co-founder Stephen Schwarzman sees ‘signs of change’ across the region