Author: Aaron
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Global LNG Capacity Is Set to Surge — But British Columbia Remains a Strategic Outlier
A historic wave of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects is reshaping the global energy landscape. By 2030, global LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to surge by nearly 50%, driven primarily by massive expansions in the United States and Qatar, alongside new developments in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Forecasts indicate that close to 300…
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Tether’s Quiet Power Play: How the World’s Largest Stablecoin Issuer Is Becoming a Gold Market Giant
In the global offshore finance arena, few forces have risen as fast—or as quietly—as Tether, the company behind USDT, the world’s most widely used stablecoin. For years Tether has operated under the radar of traditional finance, dismissed by major institutions as a niche crypto utility. But with the company now controlling over $180 billion in…
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The Bond Crisis Comes Home: Why NYC, LA, and America’s Big Blue Cities Will Be Hit Hardest
America’s richest cities—New York and Los Angeles included—are standing directly in the blast radius of the coming U.S. Bond Crisis. For years, municipal leaders borrowed heavily on 20- and 30-year bonds to finance infrastructure, pensions, and politically convenient “renewables,” while enormous slices of the capital quietly disappeared into the hands of consultants, middle-men, and politically…
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UBS Bank: Switzerland’s Global Wealth Powerhouse and Hong Kong’s Gateway to China
UBS Bank, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, stands as one of the world’s most respected and comprehensive financial institutions. With roots tracing back to the 19th century, UBS has evolved into a leader in global wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and private banking. It manages trillions in client assets, serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and…
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A Historic Milestone for West Africa: WAPP Synchronization Unites the Region’s Power Grid
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) has achieved a truly remarkable milestone — full synchronization across all 14 member countries for over four hours, marking a defining step toward a fully integrated regional electricity market. This achievement symbolizes both technical excellence and regional solidarity, demonstrating what coordinated vision and engineering can achieve in advancing Africa’s…
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Ecuador’s Shifting Landscape: Risk and Opportunity in a Time of Transition
Ecuador stands today at a delicate crossroads — a nation of extraordinary natural beauty and investment promise, but one struggling under the weight of social challenges. Once considered a top haven for expats in South America, Ecuador has recently faced rising instability linked to organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and political unrest. The headlines tell of…
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Michael Burry Bets Against the AI Boom: A Contrarian Signal for Offshore Investors
Michael Burry — the legendary investor who famously predicted and profited from the 2008 housing crash — is once again taking a bold, contrarian stance. This time, his target is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. Through more than $1 billion in bearish bets via put options, Burry is signaling that he believes the market’s enthusiasm…
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Buenos Aires: The Dollar Republic
In the cafes of Recoleta, the clatter of cups competes with the rustle of paper — not pesos, but dollars. The American kind. Crisp, green, and hoarded like relics of faith. In this country, where inflation has eaten through generations of savings, the people have turned to the one currency they trust — the U.S.…
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The De-Dollarization Domino Has Fallen: Embrace the Great Reset
You can feel it in the markets. Smell it in the air. The money is moving. But this time, it’s not just a rotation of capital—it’s a regime change. Welcome to the New Money Revolution. For decades, the U.S. dollar sat on the throne of global finance, not because it was flawless—but because it was…