ASIA:   Japan’s economy likely returned to growth in the October-December period, helped by a slight pick-up in foreign demand, although analysts warned that private consumption remained fragile, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The expected return to expansion, albeit modest, would come as the Bank of Japan debates the likelihood of a near-term exit […]

  The 2024 Canadian Report This year’s report covers the politics, international geopolitical implications, the outlook based on the Economic Confidence Model, and the tensions over separatism, which all combine to produce a critical year ahead of confusion, then a shift in trend come 2025. This report provides an outlook for the Canadian Dollar, the […]

QUESTION: I am wondering about the French Revolution. Was it the first, or is history here also cyclical, and there have been revolutions in France earlier and after? How often they repeat themselves historically and is todays tractor protest part of it? Best regards Vesa.P ANSWER: How many revolutions did France have? That is an […]

ASIA:   Japan is expected to experience a significant increase in annual interest payments on government debt, reaching 24.8 trillion yen ($169 billion) over the next decade, according to draft government estimates seen by Reuters. The Ministry of Finance prepared the latest estimate for parliamentary discussion on the government’s budget bills, highlighting the potential rise […]

  Last weekend, some Climate Change Activists entered the Louvre Museum in Paris and splashed carrot soup on the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Those involved in this Climate Change agenda are complete fools, and it is easy to see how brainwashed these people are, just like some young Arab convinced he will get […]

ASIA: In December, Hong Kong’s retail sales continued their upward trend for the 13th consecutive month, driven by improving tourism. Official data revealed a 7.8% year-on-year increase to HK$36.3 billion ($4.64 billion), following a 15.9% jump in November. The government anticipates further growth in visitor arrivals and attributes this to increased handling capacity recovery. Additionally, […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 220.85 points or 0.61% to 36,286.71 Shanghai decreased 41.98 points or -1.48% to 2,788.55 Hang Seng decreased 218.38 points or -1.39% to 15,485.07 ASX 200 increased 80.50 points or 1.06% to 7,680.70 Kospi decreased 1.72 points or -0.07% to 2,497.09 […]

ASIA: A Hong Kong court is set to evaluate a winding-up petition for China Evergrande Group, a major Chinese property developer facing financial distress with over $300 billion in liabilities. The case, scheduled for January 29, involves offshore creditors seeking resolution, and its outcome may serve as a critical test for cross-border insolvency arrangements between […]

Most importantly, Texas has oil, gas, and refining capacity and would continue to produce and refine fossil fuels. Without Texas, the United States would not be able to wage war, lacking the energy to fuel its tanks. Texas could stand on its own, and to ensure energy, other Red States would join hands against Washington. […]

  ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 275.87 points or 0.77% to 36,026.94 Shanghai decreased 26.87 points or -0.92% to 2,883.36 Hang Seng increased 125.01 points or 0.78% to 16,077.24 ASX 200 increased 23.00 points or 0.30% to 7,578.40 Kospi increased 22.09 points or 0.89% to […]