Loading ...Regarding Captain Hook, who was also a “truth teller and exposer”. The abruptness of his departure from posting tells me he will not and cannot come back. I always read and enjoyed his posts and I would be delighted to be wrong, but I sincerely believe he has been taken to a “Better Place”…and if so, RIP my friend until I see you again! SNG
SNG
Good to see you posting again! Now just to round up Capt Hook.
Tucker Carlson blasts Trump
Marco Foster
@MarcoFoster_
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Jul 10
Tucker Carlson: “The truth is, after this war, it’s impossible to say Trump’s Republican Party, MAGA is acting on behalf of the US. It’s acting on behalf of Israel, that’s just a fact. That’s the opposite of what they told us we were getting. It’s such a betrayal. We really believed you were gonna at least try and in the end it’s all about cryptocurrency scams and wars for Israel? I can’t believe you did that. I’m outraged that someone I supported would betray the country and his own voters and then to whip around and say I’m not loyal? You’re disloyal. You sold out the country to a foreign nation”
No comment
The Associated Press
@AP
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6h
BREAKING: US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says in a statement.
Sng
Lol I think they’re getting tired of these peaky humans.
The Hormuz Letter
@HormuzLetter
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5m
BREAKING: US military has begun launching the third round of strikes against Iran in response to Iran’s earlier attack on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, per CENTCOM.
CENTCOM has identified one of the attacked ships as the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy, with a civilian crew member missing and the vessel suffering significant engine room damage and an onboard fire.
Still shooting at ships going by
The Hormuz Letter
@HormuzLetter
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BREAKING: Iran’s IRGC has struck and damaged two commercial ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on an unauthorized route, which led to the full closure of the Strait minutes ago, per a source close to Iran’s Ghalibaf.
A US official confirms that one of the ships was struck by an IRGC ballistic missile and suffered heavy damage.
We can expect US strikes in the coming hours.
The first half of this will show you what is happening to Canada, which appears to be the “poster child” for the same ugly thing being orchestrated around the world. W.T.F! It’s very good exposure that it is not just happening here or by accident!
Once you see it, you can’t un-see it!…..and it’s not a “pretty sight”!
The Vigilant Fox 🦊
@VigilantFox
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22h
Joe Rogan fell into stunned silence as Dr. Casey Means rattled off one disturbing health stat after another.
“We are getting destroyed, and it’s very recent, and it’s accelerating,” she warned.
https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/2075591027591688678/video/1
Buygold
“let’s hope it doesn’t turn into years.”
You and me both brother! This correction has already gone on too long for my taste.
Cheers
Ipso – thanks for the Rambus
I guess it’s all about the dollar. “Months or years to complete the pattern.” I hate the sound of that, especially in the pm market. We’re already working on the “months”, let’s hope it doesn’t turn into years.
He’s always said it like it is.
Who Knows?
Jennifer Jacobs
@JenniferJJacobs
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4h
NEWS: Iranian officials privately told Trump advisers that they made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, that the attacks stemmed from an “errant” sect of hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations, and that they want to keep talking, senior U.S. officials told
@CBSNews
. White House wants the regime to publicly acknowledge its mistake, which the Trump administration views as a violation of the ceasefire.
Trump has directed his team — led by JD Vance, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and Marco Rubio — to continue negotiations.
The talks are to take place in Oman.
The U.S. will respond, using military and economic leverage, if Iran continues to engage in hostile acts, the officials said.
This may not be complied with …
Visioner
@visionergeo
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‼️‼️🇺🇲🇮🇷 According to a high-stakes report by Axios, the United States has issued a definitive, final ultimatum to Iran, giving Tehran until Saturday to publicly condemn the recent hostile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and explicitly declare the vital waterway open for unrestricted international maritime transit.
Washington has coupled this strict deadline with an ominous warning of severe, devastating consequences should the Iranian regime refuse to comply. The diplomatic standoff has reached a knife-edge, with U.S. forces in the region positioned to act immediately upon the expiration of the deadline.
Underscoring the extreme gravity of the situation, a senior U.S. official delivered a blunt, uncompromising warning to Axios, stating: “If this is not their position by tomorrow, it is not going to be a good day for them.” This explicit threat signals that the Trump administration is prepared to abandon diplomatic channels and deploy overwhelming kinetic and military force to secure the world’s most critical energy corridor, pushing the Middle East to the absolute brink of a major regional conflagration.
Mike Adams take on China’s Gold POWER PLAY to Make Western Paper Price Manipulations OBSOLETE. 37 minutes
Good summary and may kickstart PM’s next week
https://www.brighteon.com/d02f4875-b913-4ac2-b436-7ada48ea5cca
Kinda getting cheated
On the dollar action. One thing for sure, they have no intention of allowing silver to close the week above $60.
Soy
In the US, El Niño generally creates favorable weather conditions—such as milder temperatures and increased summer precipitation—in the Midwest, which helps boost average soybean yields. Historically, strong El Niño years result in record or near-record US soy production, with yields projected to increase by 2% to over 5%. [1, 2, 3, 4]
However, there are several nuances and risks associated with these weather patterns:
- Heat and Pest Stress: Despite overall positive impacts, farmers may face challenges during a “super” El Niño, including insect and disease pressure, weed management, and heat stress, particularly if temperatures exceed critical thresholds. [1, 2]
- General Market Dynamics: While US crops may see a boost, farmers are also navigating an agricultural economic climate affected by high fuel and fertilizer costs. Additionally, US soybean prices could experience volatility due to domestic biofuel and international export demands. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Global Variations: Conversely, while US and South American soy crops tend to benefit from these patterns, El Niño can negatively impact production in other regions, such as parts of Asia.
El nino
So wheat, barley, cotton and peanut crops could be at risk.
Specific agricultural impacts vary regionally across the US:
- The Midwest & Corn Belt: El Niño promotes an active subtropical jet stream that delivers timely summer rains. This moisture—combined with a lower chance of crop-killing heat domes during critical corn pollination periods—often yields near-record harvests. [1, 2, 3]
- The South & Mississippi Delta: While beneficial for early planting, excess rainfall can cause flooding, delay fall harvests for crops like cotton and peanuts, and increase the risk of plant diseases. [1, 2]
- The Pacific Northwest: This region tends to experience warmer and drier weather, which can stress wheat and barley crops and increase wildfire risks. []
- California: Increased winter and spring precipitation can help replenish reservoirs for specialty crops, though intense downpours can occasionally damage orchards and vegetable fields. [1, 2]
Aurum
Btw that reminds me, if El Nino brings wetter weather in the west and dryer weather in the north and mid west I’m going to have to see how that might affect crops next year.
Inflation
There are many factors that can influence interest rates besides inflation. Using truflation of about 4% (3.5 now),it does not seem a significant problem. Again, though, that is past history. Charts predict future situations imo.
As far as nat gas, I am thinking more about overseas demand, not U.S.
I pay close attention to the weather as my main positions are in the grain market.
aurum
Aurum
If they raise the interest rates because there is inflation it will affect more than just the miners. I believe in charts but they only reflect after the fact of news and what metal paper traders will do. I appreciate your being one who watches charts as well as Maddog.
If your thinking about gas for winter keep in mind that according to the weather experts were in a El Nino this year. That usually according to what usually happens will bring warner winters to the north, east and mid west and cooler rainy winters to the warmer western states like Calif that could use the rain anyways. They might want to check their dams make sure they are ready. Heat will still be needed but not like the really cold winters.
China might have a point
Eliminate the knee jerk reactions of the market paper traders which can be apparently wrong at times when you see the long term picture but as far as stocks vs phyzz you can hedge or get out. They are a headache and can make it difficult for bullion dealers and miners not to mention investors.