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? Dates: November 17, 18, and 19 ? Location: Orlando, Florida, USA (or tune in from home with our virtual ticket options)

Are you ready to unlock the future of economics and finance? Prepare for an unforgettable World Economic Conference experience in sunny Orlando, Florida! This premier event is your gateway to insights, networking, and valuable resources that will supercharge your understanding of the global economy.

?️ What’s Included for In-Person Attendees:

1. Event Admission: Enjoy reserved seating assigned based on the order of ticket sales, ensuring you have a prime view of every presentation.
2. Presentation Slides: Gain access to the presentation slides from all speakers, allowing you to delve deeper into the topics discussed.
3. Video Recording: Can’t make it to a session? No worries! You’ll receive access to video recordings of all conference presentations, so you can catch up at your convenience.
4. WEC Event App: Connect with the conference on a whole new level. Access presentation slides, bonus reports, recordings, and more via the official WEC Event App.
5. Bonus Conference Materials: Get a package of bonus conference-related materials, including exclusive bonus reports and videos (as provided by Martin Armstrong).
6. Morning Information Sessions: Don’t miss out on important morning information sessions, screened on-site in the meeting room on Saturday and Sunday.
7. Networking Opportunities: Exclusive access to the Event App Networking Feature allows you to connect with fellow attendees, both in-person and virtual, fostering valuable professional relationships.
8. Culinary Delights: Savor delicious breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, prepared to keep you energized throughout the day.
9. Cocktail Reception: Kick off the conference in style at our Friday evening cocktail reception. Meet and mingle with fellow attendees while enjoying refreshing drinks.
10. Swag Bag: As a token of our appreciation, each in-person attendee will receive a swag bag filled with goodies, including an Armstrong Economics notebook, pen, and an event collector’s mug!

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The second edition of “The Plot to Seize Russia – The Untold History” is now available for purchase in paperback and hardcover on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The ebook will be available shortly.

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“Take care of Russia,” Boris Yeltsin said as he departed his presidency in August 1999. These words were directed at current Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Yeltsin specifically picked Putin as his predecessor to prevent the takeover of Russia.

So, who was Yeltsin warning against? Newly declassified documents from the Clinton Administration prove that there was a plot to rig the Russian election of 2000. These never-before-seen documents confirm numerous attempts to implement pro-Western policies using the Russian oligarchy headed by Boris Berezovsky.

On the other side were the communists who desired a return to the glory days of the Soviet Union. As one of the largest international hedge fund managers, author Martin Armstrong found himself in the middle of perhaps the greatest espionage, or attempt at a regime change for Russia, in modern history.

The Plot to Seize Russia pulls back the curtain to expose the most extraordinary attempt to seize power in modern history, but with the pen rather than armies. These declassified documents reveal a plot that has altered our thinking about the relations between the United States and Russia. The thirst for power comes seething through every line of these papers that alter our perception of reality, change the course of history, and now threaten us with World War III.

The latest diplomatic explosion between Hungary and Ukraine did not come out of nowhere. Hungarian authorities recently detained seven Ukrainian nationals traveling through the country in armored vehicles carrying enormous quantities of cash and gold, reportedly tens of millions of dollars and kilograms of bullion. Kyiv immediately accused Hungary of “state banditism” and hostage-taking, while Budapest launched a money-laundering investigation and announced the individuals who they deem a “Ukrainian gold convoy” would be expelled.

But this incident cannot be understood without the broader economic conflict unfolding between the two countries. It is highly suspicious that these workers were traveling with 40 million in USD, 35 million euros in cash, and 9 kilos of gold. If it were nationals from any other nation then money laundering would not be deemed hostage taking. For Hungary, this is about energy and the oil lifeline that keeps Hungary’s economy running. Hungary and Slovakia rely heavily on crude delivered through the Druzhba pipeline network, one of the main arteries carrying Russian oil into Central Europe. That pipeline has been offline since late January after infrastructure damage in Ukraine halted deliveries, leaving the two countries facing supply shortages and rising economic pressure.

Political statements from Hungarian officials this morning show that the detention of seven Ukrainian citizens in Budapest was part of Hungary’s blackmail and electoral campaign.

Orban's list of demands for Ukraine this morning was particularly telling. This is what typically…

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Budapest has repeatedly accused Kyiv of deliberately delaying repairs and effectively imposing an oil blockade. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has openly declared that Hungary will use political and financial pressure to force Ukraine to reopen the pipeline and restore energy flows to Hungarian refineries.

From Hungary’s perspective, the situation is absurd. The European Union demands sanctions against Russia while simultaneously expecting smaller Central European economies to cripple their own energy systems. Hungary was granted exemptions to continue importing Russian oil precisely because its refining infrastructure and geography make sudden alternatives extremely difficult.

When Ukraine halted the pipeline, Hungary and Slovakia responded by suspending diesel exports to Ukraine and threatening broader retaliatory measures, including blocking EU funding packages for Kyiv.

This is where the story becomes politically explosive. The EU leadership and Western media continue to frame the conflict purely through the lens of the war with Russia. But Hungary is looking at it through a far more practical lens: national survival. Hungary was forced to block the 90 billion euro package to Ukraine. Why would a nation agree to provide unconditional funds for a hostile country that is threatening its economy?

“We hope that a certain person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion, or the first tranche from the €90 billion, and our defenders will have weapons. Otherwise, we will give that person’s address to our Armed Forces, to our boys, so they can call him on the phone and speak to him in their own language,” Zelensky said, threatening to provide troops Orban’s number.

“If Ukraine blackmails Hungary, it cannot expect pro-Ukraine decisions in Brussels. Until order is restored, we will use every tool available. We have already stopped fuel deliveries, and we will continue applying pressure until oil supplies resume,” said Orban in a Kossuth interview on March 6. Hungary is giving Ukraine until today “to visit and assess the current state of the Druzhba oil pipeline together with representatives of the MOL group (Hungary’s oil company — ed)” or resume oil transit.

Energy is the foundation of every modern economy. Shut down oil flows, and you are not merely making a geopolitical statement — you are threatening industry, transportation, and the entire domestic energy market. The next step will be crucial. Will Brussells side with Hungary or continue to disregard a member state in favor of propping up Ukraine? This is one of the countless reasons why the European Union is doomed. There is no union, there is no loyalty. The unelected bureaucrats in Brussels are only concerned with beating the drums of war to buy time from the inevitable crash and burn.

The latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics once again highlights the persistent inconsistencies that appear when comparing government labor data with private payroll figures. According to the BLS, nonfarm payrolls fell by roughly 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.4%. Analysts had expected modest job growth, so the negative headline came as a surprise and suggests the labor market is beginning to show clearer signs of slowing.

What makes this report particularly interesting is how sharply it diverges from the private sector data released earlier in the week. The ADP National Employment Report estimated that private employers added about 63,000 jobs in February, an improvement from January’s extremely weak reading of roughly 11,000 jobs. While still far from robust growth, the ADP figures pointed to modest hiring rather than the contraction implied by the official report.

Looking deeper into the BLS data, the sector breakdown reveals that hiring was concentrated in only a handful of areas while several cyclically sensitive industries declined. Health care and social assistance continued to add jobs, along with government employment and portions of the education sector. Construction also managed small gains despite weather disruptions. However, manufacturing payrolls declined, retail employment fell, and professional and business services, which tend to weaken early in economic slowdowns, also posted losses. Leisure and hospitality hiring slowed sharply compared with the pace seen throughout 2024 and early 2025.

This gap between the two measures has been appearing more frequently in recent years and highlights the structural differences in how the data are compiled. ADP draws from actual payroll processing data covering millions of workers, whereas the BLS relies heavily on surveys and statistical adjustments, including the birth-death model used to estimate employment from new firms. These models can introduce significant volatility, and revisions months later often alter the original picture substantially.

The broader trend, however, is consistent across both reports. Job creation has slowed materially compared to the earlier post-pandemic period, and the labor market is gradually losing momentum. From a cyclical perspective, this aligns with the broader economic shift unfolding as we move deeper into the current phase of the business cycle. Employment tends to lag the economy, which means weakening payroll data often appears only after growth has already begun to cool beneath the surface.

Canada and the European Union agreed to modernize their existing trade agreement while launching negotiations for a new digital trade pact. On the surface, this appears to be another routine trade update between two long-standing partners. In reality, it reflects a much deeper shift underway in the global economy as nations begin quietly restructuring trade relationships in response to rising geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty.

The agreement expands cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the free-trade pact originally signed between Canada and the European Union in 2016. That deal already removed roughly 98% of tariffs between the two economies and significantly expanded market access for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Now both governments are attempting to update the framework to address new issues such as digital commerce, cross-border data flows, and cybersecurity rules as global trade increasingly moves online.

What makes the timing particularly interesting is the strategic motivation behind the move. Canadian officials have openly stated that they want to reduce dependence on the United States. At present, nearly 70% of Canadian exports still go to the US, leaving the Canadian economy highly exposed to shifts in American policy. Europe, facing its own economic decline, is also seeking to diversify trade.

The modernization of the agreement also includes new mechanisms for resolving investment disputes and simplifying regulatory barriers that can make cross-border trade more complicated than tariffs themselves. Negotiators are also launching talks on Canada’s first digital trade agreement with the European Union, which will set rules governing electronic transactions, data transfers, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital services.

Governments around the world are attempting to build regulatory frameworks around digital infrastructure, financial technology, and online communication under the banner of security and consumer protection. I have often warned that once governments gain centralized authority over financial and digital systems, the potential for broader control over economic activity and information flow increases. What begins as a framework to facilitate digital commerce can easily evolve into a system where regulators exert increasing influence over how information and financial activity move across borders.

What we are witnessing is the gradual fragmentation of the global economy into competing regional alliances. For decades, politicians promoted the concept of a fully globalized trading system. But as geopolitical tensions rise and governments increasingly weaponize trade policy, nations are beginning to look for partners they consider politically reliable rather than simply economically efficient.

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COMMENT: Marty, you should be advising Trump. I am shocked Luna is not taking you by the hand into the White House. She is your representative after all. You warned that they would turn this into a proxy war against the USA just as the West is using Ukraine. These Neocons are dangerous and are destroying our country and Western civilization. They are now freaking out that Russia ia providing Iran with intelligence to target US forces and West’s economic sites.  You said this would become their proxy war. Iranians destroyed the U.S. THAAD Radar in Jordan. Israel is getting pummeled.  Satellite images reveal that $500 million system was wiped out in inflicting a major blow to american missile defense. Netanyahu is constantly flying in the air because they targeted his office as they did to the Ayatollah.

While everyone is focuses on the Strait of Hormuz, only you have warned that Iran, already an enemy of most other Middle East states, would target refineries and even ships while still in their ports. For the Strait, take out the refineries and you will then bring the West to its knees. The fact that the Neocons were providing targeting to Ukraine to strike Russian refineries is somehow OK but when Russia does the same for Iran – that’s not fair.

BB

ANSWER: Those in Congress are scared to death of the Neocons. I do not know anyone willing to stick their neck out to take me to the White House. They are fulfilling the computer’s forecast. I have heard that the Neocons were pisted off that I was called in to write a peace plan that I thought Putin would accept and have been intimidating some on Capitol Hill not to listen to anything that comes from my firm. I have warned, these people have hijacked our Foreign Policy and have circumvented not just the Constitution and Congress, but they have infiltrated ever White House Administration since Clinton that I know of personally.

What these people have done to Russia is coming back to haunt us. They do not care about the country or the people they send to die for their ruthless agenda. They should be dragged out of their offices and charged with treason. But there is NOBODY with the guts to stand up for America or humanity in Washington. All they care about is the next election. I think Trump is being sheltered and they are destroying his legacy just as they did to Bush, Jr. I created a computer that has done more than anybody when it comes to geopolitical forecasting, Because the Neocons want war, they intimidate people not to listen to our model’s forecasts and now they will try to manipulate the oil market to cover up what they have done.

I warned they would go directly for the refineries not single ships in the straight of Hormuz. Iran is NOT an Arabic country. They are ethnically Persian. Persians were  “Caucasian” or “West Eurasian” family. From a very broad anthropological standpoint, both ancient Greeks and Persians belong to the larger grouping of peoples from Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia that are distinct from, say, people from East Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa.

For centuries before the rise of Islam, various Arab tribes lived throughout this vast region—in the harsh interior deserts (like the Najd), along the fertile southern coast of Yemen (ancient kingdoms like Saba and Himyar), and in the northern borderlands bordering the Byzantine and Persian empires (like the Nabataeans with their capital at Petra, and the Ghassanids and Lakhmids who served as client states).

They were a mix of nomadic Bedouins and settled populations in oasis towns and trading centers. The most significant of these trading cities was Mecca, a religious and commercial hub.

The “takeover” of the Middle East happened primarily in the 7th century AD, following the advent of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad began preaching in Mecca around 610AD. By the time of his death in 632AD, he had united most of Arabia under the new religion. This unification was the crucial first step, providing the ideological fervor, political unity, and military momentum for the conquests that followed.

Fromt a historical perspective, it’s crucial to understand that the idea of RACE as we know it today—dividing people into categories like “white,” “black,”  “Red,” and “Yellow,” is a social and political construct that only developed primarily in the 17th-18th centuries, largely to justify colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade. People in the ancient world did not think of themselves or others in these terms. They defined themselves by culture, language, city-state (polis), empire, and ancestry, not by skin color. Here we have a coin showing an African on one side and an elephant on the other. The Africans would train elephants and sell them like war tanks.

For example, the Greeks did categorize people, famously dividing the world into “Greeks” and “barbarians” (anyone who didn’t speak Greek). When they spoke, it sounded like ba, ba, ba. Hence barbarian. This was a cultural and linguistic distinction, not a racial one based on skin tone. Herodotus, the “Father of History,” whom I have written about before, wrote extensively about the Persians. He noted cultural differences but didn’t describe them as being a different “race” based on color. He did, however, comment on physical characteristics in other contexts, famously noting that the Colchians (from the Black Sea region) had “dark skins and woolly hair,” suggesting they were Egyptian. This shows he was aware of physical differences, but it wasn’t his primary framework. Here is a coin depicting Mithridates II ruler of Parthia (Persia) (124-91BC).

The Neocon thirst for war to them is just like some video game. They have to win at any cost.This is the Wolfowitz Doctrine and this is their creed – WORLD DOMINATION. It was James Madison who insisted that ONLY Congress has the power to start a war. The Neocons constantly use a loophole that allows the President to respond to a threat for up to 60 days.  Madison’s statement demonstrates how these people have infiltrated the Executive Branch with the full knowledge that they are acting UNCONSTITUTIONALLY in the very manner that the Founding Fathers feared. Madison wrote in a letter to Jefferson on April 2nd, 1798:

…”the Executive branch of power is the most interested in war, and most prone to it.”

They just like to claim they are responding to an immediate threat. In Iraq, it was weapons of mass destruction that was a deliberate lie. This time it is the same lie, Iran will have a nuclear weapon in just weeks, and they will then have a missile that reach the United States. There is absolutely no evidence to support those claims. Here is John McCain in 2008 saying Iran will have a nuke by 2009.

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