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Month: January 2026

The Corruption Within is Why the USA Will Break Apart

QUESTION: Marty, you helped China become capitalist. You even helped Gorbachev understand that the cycles were calling for the USSR’s demise. Why will the...

PRIVATE BLOG – Sell America Trade & EU Anti-Americanism

PRIVATE BLOG – Sell America Trade & EU Anti-Americanism Private blog posts are exclusively available to Socrates subscribers. To sign-up for Socrates or to...

Market Talk – January 21, 2026

ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 216.46 points or -0.41% to 52,774.64 • Shanghai increased 3.291 points or...

Danish Pension Fund Divests $100 M in US Treasuries

A Danish pension fund, AkademikerPension, is reportedly divesting its US Treasury holdings to the tune of $100 million. Anders Schelde, AkademikerPension’s...

Germany’s Merz Admits to “Serious Strategic Mistake”

?? Germany's Chancellor Merz says it was a 'serious strategic mistake to phase out nuclear energy'. pic.twitter.com/sUilOpSpCs — The Spectator...

Domestic Demand Wanes in China

China’s GDP advanced by 4.5% in Q4 2025, slightly down from the 4.8% in Q3. Economic output for the year was 5%, in line with the target and aided by a strong...

Market Talk – January 20, 2026

ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 592.47 points or -1.11% to 52,991.10 • Shanghai decreased 0.351 points or...

Trump Invites Russia to Join Board of Peace

The Board of Peace was established in November 2025 to champion the Gaza-Israel ceasefire. Donald Trump will act as the first chairman and has begun inviting...

Trump Demands $1B for Permanent Board of Peace Membership

Trump is requesting that Board of Peace member states pay $1 billion for permanent membership. This kind of blunt, transactional policy is misread by those who...

Poland Bans Chinese Cars in Military Facilities

Around 10% of all autos sold in Poland were manufactured in China, a sharp 427% annual increase. Governments have been leery of Chinese autos, fearing their ability...