Author: Aaron
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China’s Cross-Border Digital RMB Payment System: A New Era for Global Finance
China’s digital renminbi (RMB), also known as the e-CNY, is rapidly transforming the landscape of international finance. With the launch of its cross-border payment system, China is not only enhancing the efficiency of global transactions but also challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar in international trade. The Emergence of the Digital RMB The…
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Affordable, Reliable, Clean Scorecard: Natural Gas Is Tops, Wind And Solar Are The Worst
Authored by James Taylor via RealClearEnergy, Policymakers on both sides of the political aisle increasingly advocate for affordable, reliable, and clean energy. This is for good reason – modern society requires energy that is affordable and available on demand. Environmental concerns are also very important. Together, affordability, reliability, and cleanliness form the three pillars of ideal…
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The End of Klaus: Globalism’s Godfather Falls on His Own Sword
Davos, Switzerland –It ended not with a bang, but a bureaucratic whimper. Klaus Schwab, the man who played God with global capitalism for more than half a century, was shown the door from the World Economic Forum—his own Frankenstein—after 55 years at the helm. No ticker-tape parade. No ceremonial gavel. Just a sterile memo, a…
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Expatriation Trends 2025: The Great Global Wealth Migration
As we move deeper into 2025, a clear and accelerating trend is reshaping the global economic landscape: the rise of strategic expatriation. Fueled by a mix of fiscal burdens, political instability, and the desire for lifestyle optimization, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), entrepreneurs, and remote workers are increasingly choosing to pack their bags and move their wealth…
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Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules
WASHINGTON — The tweet dropped at 4:20 a.m. on April 20 like a tomahawk over Tokyo. “Fort Knox is full. And then some. God bless America. #GoldenRule” — @realDonaldTrump Just twelve words, and the world buckled. The markets spasmed. Gold ticked up, then down, then off the rails entirely. European Central Bank governors held emergency…
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Silver: The Most Undervalued Safe Haven of Our Time
— A Rising Phoenix in the Age of Paper Manipulation — When it comes to preserving wealth during turbulent times, gold usually takes the spotlight. But savvy offshore investors are starting to whisper a different name: silver. Often dubbed “poor man’s gold,” silver is now emerging as perhaps the best safe haven asset—not because of…
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Côte d’Ivoire: The Cocoa King Reigns Supreme Once Again
Côte d’Ivoire, the undisputed titan of global cocoa production, is once again proving why it wears the crown. After a turbulent 2023/2024 harvest season that sent shockwaves through European chocolate markets, all eyes are on West Africa as the next cocoa cycle promises a welcome rebound. Last year, a perfect storm of agricultural misfortune descended…
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The Worst Move in G7 History: Canada’s Gold Blunder and the Carney Quid Pro Quo
In a world increasingly rocked by inflation, currency debasement, and geopolitical shocks, one asset has stood the test of time: gold. But not for Canada. While every other G7 nation maintains a strategic reserve of gold bullion, Canada holds none. Zero. Zilch. Nada. And that may go down in history as the worst financial blunder…
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What Happens When Trump Orders the Delisting of Chinese Stocks?
In a bold move to escalate the U.S.-China economic standoff, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would mandate the delisting of nearly 300 Chinese companies from U.S. stock exchanges. This action could compel American investors to liquidate approximately $800 billion in Chinese equity holdings, marking a significant shift in global financial…