ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 545.71 points or 1.73% to 32,169.99 Shanghai increased 34.56 points or 1.13% to 3,098.64 Hang Seng increased 174.36 points or 0.97% to 18,130.74 ASX 200 increased 44.60 points or 0.63% to 7,159.80 Kospi increased 24.27 points or 0.96% to 2,543.41 […]

ASIA:   Japan’s economy grew at a surprisingly fast pace in the second quarter of the year, driven by strong auto exports and an increase in tourist arrivals. This growth of 6.0% on an annualized basis and 1.5% quarterly exceeded expectations, with GDP reaching a new high. This growth rate was the fastest since the […]

There are a number of factors that do not add up regarding the Maui fires. I am refraining from speculating, but based on the facts, the government allowed people to die. I reported that the fire hydrants were dry and the top official refused to use water reserves. The notification system and sirens mysteriously failed, […]

ASIA:   Asia’s economic growth is predicted to surpass that of the US and Europe this year, driven by strong domestic demand. Morgan Stanley emphasizes that Asia, including countries like Japan, is expected to outperform due to factors like China’s rebound post-reopening and supportive fiscal and monetary policies. Notably, China, India, Indonesia, and Japan are […]

ASIA:   Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das mentioned that vegetable prices in India are starting to decrease and are expected to continue declining from September onward. High vegetable and cereal prices led to a retail inflation surge of 7.44% in July, the highest in 15 months. Despite potential geopolitical tensions affecting food […]

ASIA: Beijing’s efforts to attract the Middle East’s capital are proving successful, with a Dubai-based chamber of commerce expressing eagerness for business collaboration and positioning itself as a key partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. China has become a significant global trade partner for the UAE, with over $72 billion worth of non-oil trade […]

It could not be any more evident that the Biden Administration is allowing a full-scale invasion of the US from the southern border. Trump asked for around $4 billion to secure the US-Mexico border wall, a small fraction of what the US is now spending on maintaining the countless illegal aliens. New York alone estimates […]

ASIA: In India, retail inflation reached a 15-month peak in July due to higher prices of vegetables and cereals. The inflation rate rose to 7.44% in July from 4.87% in June, the highest since April 2022. Food inflation, accounting for about half of the consumer expenses, surged to 11.51% in July compared to 4.49% in […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 175.24 points or -0.55% to 31,450.76 Shanghai decreased 31.79 points or -1.00% to 3,131.95 Hang Seng decreased 375.78 points or -2.05% to 17,950.85 ASX 200 increased 2.10 points or 0.03% to 7,148.10 Kospi decreased 15.35 points or -0.61% to 2,504.50 […]

The international age limitation on military drafts is generally 18 years or older. Canada and Australia put it at 17 years old. Zelensky has imposed two decrees which prohibit the departure of teenagers aged 16-17 from the country, effectively turning Ukraine into a prison camp. Over 8 million Ukrainians have fled from this tyrant. He […]