RIP “Real” Diamonds
RIP “Real” Diamonds The downturn in the diamond market is nothing short of breathtaking. It is driven mostly by a surge in low-cost lab-grown diamond supply, which is capturing a larger market share of the gem industry as cash-strapped consumers gravitate to artificial stones. Amy Wu, who worked for FTX Ventures until the crypto exchange blew up, recently joined Menlo Ventures, […]
Peter Schiff Exclusive: Gold To $26,000?
Peter Schiff Exclusive: Gold To $26,000? Submitted by QTR’s Fringe Finance In an exclusive hourlong conversation, Peter Schiff and I talk the current state of the U.S. economy, the stock market, the dollar and precious metals. We discuss: The recent surge in gold prices and whether it will hit $3,000 by the end of the year […]
Meat Substitutes Still A Tiny Sliver Of US Meat Market
Meat Substitutes Still A Tiny Sliver Of US Meat Market Over the past few years, plant-based meat substitutes have come closer and closer to mimicking the real thing, with brands like Beyond Meat having even sussed out how to create fake meat that “bleeds”. But, as Statista’s Anna Fleck details below, after an initial boom, the company has rapidly […]
Ukraine’s Army Is In Bad Shape, Over Half Of Recruits Survive Just For A Few Days
Ukraine’s Army Is In Bad Shape, Over Half Of Recruits Survive Just For A Few Days Authored by Liz Heflin via Remix News, The Ukrainian army is suffering from a steady decline in the capabilities of its front-line units, according to Polish news outlet Do Rzeczy, citing a report in the London Financial Times that between […]
72-Year Old American On Trial In Moscow For Mercenary Charge
72-Year Old American On Trial In Moscow For Mercenary Charge Another American is in Russian custody, but this is perhaps the most bizarre case so far. 72-year old Stephen James Hubbard pled guilty on Monday in a Moscow court to charges of fighting against Russia in the context of the Ukraine war. He agreed that […]
The Future Of Gold: Will The Price Surge Continue?
The Future Of Gold: Will The Price Surge Continue? Authored by Charles Kennedy via OilPrice.com, Gold prices have surged to record highs due to a combination of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and a weakening US dollar. China and India play a significant role in the global gold market, with their demand for gold driving prices […]
Germany Is First To Evacuate Citizens From Lebanon On Military Transport Plane
Germany Is First To Evacuate Citizens From Lebanon On Military Transport Plane Germany has become the first Western country to initiative an emergency evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon utilizing military transport planes amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation. Some 110 passengers were flown out of Beirut international airport in an initial flight on a […]
Enough Already: Stop Provoking Russia
Enough Already: Stop Provoking Russia Authored by Carus Michaelangelo via The Mises Institute, Like many people, I eagerly await Scott Horton’s upcoming book, Provoked, which will explain in detail the US provocations that led to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But will it come too late? Since the Russia-Ukraine war began, the Biden administration, in collaboration with […]
Essential Liberty Vs. Temporary Safety
Essential Liberty Vs. Temporary Safety Authored by Carl M. Cannon via RealClearPolitics, This article was originally published on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 – with the election in 40 days, which in the Judeo-Christian tradition is a number of profound significance. It signals, among other things, the difficulty of maintaining one’s spiritual faith in the face […]
Escobar: Watching The China River Flow
Escobar: Watching The China River Flow Authored by Pepe Escobar, Leading website Guancha has published the transcript of a first-class lecture at Renmin University on China-U.S. relations by Martin Jacques, author of When China Rules the World. Jacques is one of the very few Westerner scholars with on the ground experience who actually understands the Chinese psyche and […]