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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – July 10

Ceasefire Off, Risk Still On: Positioning Into a Loaded Week The market’s message last week was unambiguous: geopolitical tail risk gets sold, not bought. Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over, both sides exchanged attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the … Continue reading

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The Commie Conspiracy to Save Your Wallet

God help us. The godless Commies are on the march! New York City has adopted a new rule that bans companies from using deceptive subscriptions to trap customers into paying for gym memberships, streaming services and other recurring charges, the … Continue reading

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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – July 3

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The Largest Global Unicorns

This graphic ranks the world’s most valuable unicorn companies — private firms commanding valuations of $1 billion or more, without ever answering to public markets.

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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – June 26

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Contrarian View: Jeremy Grantham

This is well worth your time, Folks. A must view.

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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – June 19

Markets Navigate a Hawkish Fed Surprise as Asia Surges on AI Wave Week Ending June 19, 2026 Markets delivered a split verdict this week — a resurgent Asia riding the AI/semiconductor wave higher, while Wall Street grappled with a Fed … Continue reading

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Global Risk Monitor: Week in Review – June 12

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China’s EV Surge: A Tipping Point With Global Economic Ramifications

Five Key Facts: China’s electric vehicle market is approaching a structural threshold that international economists and portfolio managers should be watching closely. BYD Executive VP Stella Li recently told CNBC that China’s EV penetration could “very quickly” approach 80% of … Continue reading

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The Story of Money: Why Nixon Ditched the Global Monetary System | FT

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