When you understand Annalena Baerbock is a NATO / Atlantic Council creation, it will make sense to you why she says she doesn’t care what her voters think.Richard (@ricwe123):That moment when Annalena Bearbock, former German Foreign Minister said:"I will put Ukraine first no matter what my German voters think or how hard their life gets" https://t.co/suaJGf0sEz ...

Government & Geopolitics - Suggestion to increase taxes and allocate the funds to Ukraine [1]

Trump Says He’s Not ‘Wasting My Time’ On Putin Meeting Unless Deal Is Reached On Ukrainehttps://t.co/QC8hSoBzzQ https://t.co/mS0T5m9opF ...

The EU delayed a decision on using immobilized Russian assets for Ukraine at an EU summit, punting the discussion to December https://t.co/kJryy9BGL6 ...

Geopolitical & Social Commentary - Ukraine is reportedly shutting down Christian churches [1] - Ukraine is allegedly passing laws prohibiting the portrayal of "traditional" gender roles [1] Sentiment Analysis - The author expresses abhorrence at supporting Ukraine [1]

Trump Noncommittal On Sending Tomahawks To Ukraine In Meeting With Zelenskyyhttps://t.co/MWgj0ScRNP https://t.co/c7AkOyiZWd ...

Market Volatility - Q&A sessions introduce significant uncertainty into mention markets [1] - Q&A sessions are considered "wild cards" [1] - Odds skyrocketed to 100%, indicating extreme market shifts [2] Geopolitical and Social Factors - Gaza/Hamas situation impacts market sentiment [2] - Ukraine/Zelensky situation influences market dynamics [2] - Putin's actions affect market perceptions [2] - Tomahawk Missiles are a relevant market consideration [2] - Ozempic's relevance is noted in the Q&A [2]

Before I let you go, former Vice President uh Harris is on a national book tour right now. Her book 107 Days. She has some sharp words for some Democrats, including yourself.She writes that while she admired you greatly when she was considering you for her running mate. Quote, he also hadn't yet had an o blank moment in his relatively short political career. I wasn't sure how he would cope with the kind of garbage Trump would throw at him.I realized that I couldn't afford to test Mark Kelly in that ugly gri ...

Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said the EU must move ahead with a proposal to deploy frozen Russian central bank assets for Ukraine, given a lack of other options https://t.co/CNCgcI5U3A ...

Geopolitical Developments & Market Impact - A 20-point proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, agreed upon by U S President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, awaits Hamas approval, potentially impacting regional stability and oil markets [1][5][38] - Qatar's role as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas is crucial for the ceasefire, requiring a face-saving gesture, such as Israel expressing regret for a past attack [8][9][10] - The Israeli Shekel has strengthened against the USD by approximately 10% this year, reflecting the impact of geopolitical developments on local markets [46] - RBA (澳大利亚储备银行) holds cash rate at 36%, notes uncertainties in global environment and upside risks to inflation [40][41][42][43] Economic & Financial Market Trends - Looming U S government shutdown raises market risk, potentially delaying crucial jobs data release and impacting monetary policy assessment [2][3][23][25][44] - Gold hits record highs, massively outperforming Bitcoin, driven by uncertainty and a pullback in USD, with potential for further gains amid Fed rate cuts [3][4][23][32][33][44] - The market has aggressively priced in 3-4 rate cuts by June 2026, making upcoming jobs market data pivotal for determining monetary policy [27] - Potential tariffs on imports of timber and lumber, particularly impacting Canada, add to market uncertainty [23][39] - MSCI China is logging five-month gains, the longest streak since 2018, driven by better-than-expected PMI data and geopolitical signals [48] Energy Sector - Brent crude oil is slipping down by 08% ahead of the OPEC Plus meeting, where increased supply is expected [4] - The oil market is bearish due to well-supplied conditions, with focus on Iran snapback and Russia-Ukraine conflict, leading to investment in gold over oil [52][53] - Afentra is cautious about oil price volatility, focusing on a strong balance sheet and strategic acquisitions [64][65][66] - Nigeria's government intervenes to resolve a clash between the petroleum and natural gas association and oil labor group, potentially impacting crude production of 650 thousand barrels a day [76][77][78]