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Murphy: "If The Dollar Starts Sinking, It's Gonna Be Fast" Last night’s debate on “Deficits, War, and Markets” brought together Bob Murphy of the Mises Institute and Bard College professor Randall Wray for a clash between Austrian and MMT worldviews, moderated by the “Macro Tourist” Kevin Muir. Exploding U.S. deficits, the Fed’s policy path, the geopolitical shock of the Iran war, what it means fo...
Murphy: "If The Dollar Starts Sinking, It's Gonna Be Fast" Last night’s debate on “Deficits, War, and Markets” brought together Bob Murphy of the Mises Institute and Bard College professor Randall Wray for a clash between Austrian and MMT worldviews, moderated by the “Macro Tourist” Kevin Muir. Exploding U.S. deficits, the Fed’s policy path, the geopolitical shock of the Iran war, what it means for stocks, a potential bond market snap to calls for another financial crisis… we covered a lot of ground and here were some highlights for those short on time: Where are the bond vigilantes? A bond trader himself, Muir asked Murphy what it would take to see a crisis-level spike in U.S. Treasury yields. Murphy’s core point is that the conditions for a bond market revolt have already been in place for years—and yet the revolt hasn’t come. “If you had 15 years ago told me this is what the fiscal position is going to be [$39 trillion in debt]… I would say… there’d be this massive [yield] premium,” he said. “I am surprised at how much leeway investors are giving the US federal government.” But the fact that we’ve made it this far without emerging market-esque bond yields should not comfort USD holders. Global demand for Treasuries may be eroding at the margin, and the dollar-based world order may unravel quicker than it was established. “There’s lots of countries… saying we need to reduce our exposure to the US dollar… they’re just trying to figure out how.,” Murphy said, particularly in reference to Russia where previous American administrations went trigger happy with sanctions and freezing of foreign dollar reserves. Actions that greatly enhance the risk premium of holding dollar-denominated assets if you’re a foreign government or even a foreign national whose country may one day be on the naughty list. “If the dollar starts sinking, it’s gonna be fast” pic.twitter.com/RIVooRkJHl — ZeroHedge Debates (@zerohedgeDebate) March 20, 2026 Even the Keynesian thinks a crash is comin...
The House Select Committee on China released a report on Friday asserting that China is manipulating its position at the United Nations to “undermine America’s interests and advance its international ambitions”. The 34-page report makes the case that China uses budget contributions, appointments to key UN executive positions and strategically deployed troops to expand its reach. The committee did ...
The House Select Committee on China released a report on Friday asserting that China is manipulating its position at the United Nations to “undermine America’s interests and advance its international ambitions”. The 34-page report makes the case that China uses budget contributions, appointments to key UN executive positions and strategically deployed troops to expand its reach. The committee did not detail how these activities differed from how most countries operate at the UN, or the influence of major donor countries, at a time when the US has slashed funding to the UN and other international organisations. Advertisement “The People’s Republic of China is working to expand its influence throughout the United Nations,” John Moolenaar , a Republican from Michigan and chairman of the bipartisan committee, said at a hearing in New York. “The United States is working with our allies and partners to maintain transparency and the integrity of UN institutions and not to allow it to be leveraged by countries like China.” The report posits that the strong reforms handed down by the administration of US President Donald Trump will “hold the UN accountable and make important changes that protect our national security”. Chairman of the US House Select Committee on the Communist Party, John Moolenaar, speaks during a hearing on July 23, 2025, in Washington. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
The US Department of Treasury issued a general license allowing the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products loaded onto vessels on or before 12:01 am New York time Friday, marking the Trump administration’s latest effort to counter rising oil prices due to the Iran war. The license authorizes sale of such products through 12:01 am New York time on April 19. This temporary measure follows si...
The US Department of Treasury issued a general license allowing the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products loaded onto vessels on or before 12:01 am New York time Friday, marking the Trump administration’s latest effort to counter rising oil prices due to the Iran war. The license authorizes sale of such products through 12:01 am New York time on April 19. This temporary measure follows similar moves for Russian oil stuck on tankers due to sanctions in a bid to boost supply. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it a “narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea,” in a post on X. He also said that Iran “will have difficulty accessing any revenue generated.” The global oil benchmark settled Friday above $112 a barrel — the highest level since mid-2022 — before easing in post-settlement trading after President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” US military efforts against Iran. Read More: US Treasury Allows More Russian Oil Sales to Help Tame Prices
Attracting talent to Hong Kong has been a core mission for the city’s leaders for several years. A human resources mega-event that began this week is showcasing to the world how their efforts are taking root and forming a diverse international talent ecosystem. The Global Talent Summit Week has drawn more than 7,000 participants and over 130,000 online with an international forum, an expo and nine...
Attracting talent to Hong Kong has been a core mission for the city’s leaders for several years. A human resources mega-event that began this week is showcasing to the world how their efforts are taking root and forming a diverse international talent ecosystem. The Global Talent Summit Week has drawn more than 7,000 participants and over 130,000 online with an international forum, an expo and nine satellite events that include award ceremonies, conferences and recruitment fairs. At the summit’s International Talent Forum, discussions explored how Hong Kong can work more closely with the mainland Chinese cities covered by the Greater Bay Area. One panel looked at ways to integrate overseas and mainland talent in response to economic change. Top academics including a Nobel laureate joined industry leaders in exploring issues ranging from the future of work and the impact of artificial intelligence to the shifting roles of education, innovation and talent development. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu told the forum that Hong Kong had by the end of last month approved over 410,000 applications under talent schemes commenced in 2022. Over 270,000 of the professionals have already settled in the city. The chief executive said Hong Kong had strong support from mainland China under the nation’s latest five-year plan. The city in turn is further aligning itself with national development strategies, leveraging its position as a high-end international talent hub. Advertisement Yu Jiadong, China’s vice-minister of human resources and social security, said Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent is rising. He said the city has a unique position as the “southern gateway” for global talent entering the mainland and the “bridgehead” for Chinese talent going global. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han dismissed concerns that outreach so far has been mostly mainland-focused. He said about one quarter of the fresh recruits arriving in Hong Kong are foreign passport holders. Adv...
On a night of dizzying speed and freakish drama, track and field found itself a new sprint sensation. It came in the form of Jordan Anthony, a 21-year-old American with one heck of a story, along with the first global gold medal around his neck. “The devil is always going to try, but I will never let him stop me from getting a gold medal,” he said after winning one of the great world indoor champi...
On a night of dizzying speed and freakish drama, track and field found itself a new sprint sensation. It came in the form of Jordan Anthony, a 21-year-old American with one heck of a story, along with the first global gold medal around his neck. “The devil is always going to try, but I will never let him stop me from getting a gold medal,” he said after winning one of the great world indoor championships 60m races of all time in 6.41secs, the fourth-fastest time in history. And then it all came gushing out. Just 36 hours before his victory, Anthony had been left with a blood clot that he claimed was “the size of a soccer ball” after a doping control officer accidentally injected the needle in the wrong place in his arm. While a swift intervention from US track and field doctors had reduced the swelling, Anthony had found himself unable to sleep on that side, or able to move his arm properly, before the biggest race of his young life. “When they took blood, he didn’t stick it in my vein but outside, so I got a clot the size of a soccer ball,” he said. “That is why my arm is taped up. But it is what it is. Nothing can stop me.” He then pointed to the large tattoos on his back, of his aunt and cousin. “My aunt passed a year ago, my cousin passed four years ago before I got to college, so I put them in my back,” he said. “So as I’m winning physically, they’re winning spiritually.” Behind Anthony was a blanket of fast finishers that took officials several minutes to decipher. Finally the scoreboard showed that the Jamaican Kishane Thompson had taken silver and Trayvon Bromell of the US had won bronze in 6.45sec. Which was terrible news for Britain’s Jeremiah Azu, who missed out on the podium by 0.01sec. “I’ve gone 6.45 and 6.46sec back to back. I think that’s No 2 and No 3 in the UK all time,” said Azu. “But I would have rather run seven seconds and win the race.” View image in fullscreen Jordan Anthony (right) comes home in front of Trayvon Bromell (left), who took bron...
This week, the Fed holds rate steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices amid the war in Iran. And AI is advancing fast, but real-world limits mean it may transform industries more gradually and less dramatically than many expect today. Plus, are US tariffs on Canada causing long-term economic harm, or are they resetting the relationship between two closely linked economies? Later,...
This week, the Fed holds rate steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices amid the war in Iran. And AI is advancing fast, but real-world limits mean it may transform industries more gradually and less dramatically than many expect today. Plus, are US tariffs on Canada causing long-term economic harm, or are they resetting the relationship between two closely linked economies? Later, efforts to limit teen social media use are gaining momentum worldwide, but uneven enforcement is raising questions about their real impact. (Source: Bloomberg)
South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Torrid Holdings Inc. ( CURV ) just reported Q4 '25 results . The results were not good in my opinion, with comp sales down 10%, gross margins down 360 bps, and profitability deteriorating. What is more worrying is that this happened while the company leaned further into lower opening price points and promotions, which, in my opinion, points to very weak pricing pow...
South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Torrid Holdings Inc. ( CURV ) just reported Q4 '25 results . The results were not good in my opinion, with comp sales down 10%, gross margins down 360 bps, and profitability deteriorating. What is more worrying is that this happened while the company leaned further into lower opening price points and promotions, which, in my opinion, points to very weak pricing power. Management is guiding for another year of sales decline in FY26, with only modest adjusted EBITDA improvement after a year in which the company closed almost one-quarter of its stores. The name may appear optically cheap at a market cap of roughly $160 million after the release, compared to cash-based earnings of ~$18/24 million next year based on guidance. Still, I do not think that is attractive considering the poor results, the difficult environment, and the fragility of retailer earnings under operating leverage. I maintain a Hold rating. Q4 '25 results Torrid posted comp sales down 10% in Q4 '25, while net sales fell 14%. The company closed 77 stores in the quarter and 151 stores through the year. Management noted during the call that 460 bps of the comp decline came from the temporary pause of its shoe business (because of tariffs, as previously commented). Even adjusting for that, however, the result remains very weak. Further, what I find more worrying is that sales declined sharply even while the company was lowering prices. Management said on the call that opening price points now represent about 30% of the total assortment and nearly 40% in stores. Even with lower prices, customers are still not responding. Usually, one can defend volume with promotions or defend margins with pricing. When sales still fall despite cheaper opening price points, that suggests poor pricing power. A related trend affecting the company is obviously GLP-1 adoption. Because of the pricing action, gross margins fell 360bps. Tariffs were not emphasized as a direct Q4 gross margin driv...
A coroner has said she “cannot be satisfied” that British former boxing world champion Ricky Hattonintended to take his own life. Hatton, 46, was found dead in his home on 14 September, with the inquest concluding that the official cause of his death was hanging. But the veteran boxer “was the best he had been in years” in the lead-up to his death, his family told Stockport coroner’s court. Hatton...
A coroner has said she “cannot be satisfied” that British former boxing world champion Ricky Hattonintended to take his own life. Hatton, 46, was found dead in his home on 14 September, with the inquest concluding that the official cause of his death was hanging. But the veteran boxer “was the best he had been in years” in the lead-up to his death, his family told Stockport coroner’s court. Hatton’s body was found in his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, after police received a call from a concerned neighbour, later revealed to have been his manager, Paul Speak. Hatton was last seen by family members on Friday 12 September, when he took his daughters and granddaughter to a pub for a meal, the court heard. When saying goodbye, Hatton appeared normal and said he would see them in a couple of days after returning from Dubai, where he was due to take part in an exhibition boxing match, the inquest heard. The next day Hatton did not appear at an engagement he was scheduled to attend, and on the morning of Sunday 14 September, Speak went to Hatton’s home to escort him to Manchester airport to fly to Dubai, the court heard. When he did not get a response, Speak entered Hatton’s home, where he found him unresponsive. Speak called the emergency services, but Hatton was pronounced dead. Tests later revealed that Hatton was “well over” the drink-drive limit at the time of his death. Traces of previous use of cocaine and cannabis were also found. The former world champion had been open about his struggles with clinical depression and substance abuse, saying on one occasion that he “was coming off the rails” with his drink and drug use, describing himself previously as being “like a runaway train”. Postmortem evidence also showed some damage to his brain identified as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) associated with boxing. Alison Mutch, the senior coroner for South Manchester, told the court there was no information uncovered by police to suggest he was planning to take h...