Ursula von der Leyen European Commission In a combined letter, more than 30 CEOs of European metal groups announce of an “existential threat” to the industry due to sky-high gas and electricity prices “50% of the EU’s aluminium and zinc capacity has already been compelled offline due to the energy crisis”

Responsible nations should always put needs of their own people first. It is very clear that wrt Ukraine war, western nations are putting those needs very much second. Completely unacceptable stance to take. Any decisions made wrt supporting Ukraine have to take account of this

Sometimes, there's a chart that just blows your hair back. In 22 years of doing this, none stand out like this one. Last week, institutional traders bought $8.1 billion worth of put options. They bought less than $1 billion in calls. This is 3x more extreme than 2008.

Die linke und die Rechte demonstrieren gemeinsam gegen die Energie- und Sozialpolitik der Ampelkoalition. Dass muss man sich mal auf der Zunge zergehen lassen. #heisserherbst youtu.be/yIPA_Nw564o

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Europeans must understand that all the money and arms that the US Govt provides to Ukraine are loans, not gifts. If Russia wins and installs a pro-Russian Govt in Ukraine all those loans will default. That’s why the US won’t agree to a peace deal and the war will keep escalating.

Russias strategy to hold the line at minimal cost is winning the war. The energy crisis worsens in Europe. Inflation keeps rising and the US is spending significantly more to keep Ukraine afloat. The US strategy of “Unbalancing Russia” backfires. The Pentagon needs chess players.

BREAKING NEWS: EUROPEAN POWER PRODUCERS ARE FACING MARGIN CALLS THAT COULD TOTAL €1 TRILLION Yes, trillion.

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