Debt Ceiling | Russia-Ukraine | CS AT1/CDS | CIA Telegram Channel
Leaked documents reveal Wagner Group boss offered to rat on Russian army. CIA recruiting Russian spies on Telegram. Credit Suisse bondholders get a milestone victory in Swiss courts. Hedge funds push to trigger Credit Suisse default swaps.
Debt ceiling poll | Who loses most with voters?
A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll shows the majority of US voters think debt ceiling should be dealt separately from the budget. The polls are similar to the 2011 debt ceiling standoff.
NFP | Where’s the US economic data pointing to?
Recent US economic data is undeniably strong. Investment outlooks are probably yet to reflect these developments.
USA CDS | US banks | Armageddon bets
Positions that benefit from a rapid appreciation in German Bunds may be better than purchasing USA CDS.
Russia-Ukraine | Who’s behind the Kremlin done attacks?
ISW assesses Kremlin drone attack as a false flag operation to stoke public sentiment ahead of Victory Day celebrations.
US Bancorp | GS Marcus | PIMCO MM fund
Lessons from Goldman Sachs Marcus woes and banking regulation.
Krugman | CBDCs | Bitcoin & culture wars
Central Bank Digital Currencies enter culture wars before open public debate.
(1) De-dollarization | Swiss Banking | Block (SQ) shorts
Why the sudden kerfuffle on the dollar’s demise?
Richard Nixon | How to lose the Cold War (1992)
Richard Nixon archives from 1992 on post Soviet Union collapse.
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