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Simulated Chinese blockade of Taiwan reveals Singapore as lifeline - https://www.reuters.com/world/china/simulated-chinese-blockade-taiwan-reveals-singapore-lifeline-2025-08-08/

MASSIVE gap blowing out between the gold price in London (spot, 400 ounce bars) and New York (futures, smaller bars) due to alleged import of gold into US from Swiss refineries.

there is no alternative … Americans will have to pay up cos Made in America will cost even more 😅😅

Sri Lanka apparel sector braces for impact from Trump's 20% tariff
Garment makers fear what Americans will do when faced with higher prices

https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade-war/trump-tariffs/sri-lanka-apparel-sector-braces-for-impact-from-trump-s-20-tariff

One-Michelin-starred Euphoria closes; 3rd high end closure in past month
https://bt.sg/rgM7

estimated drop in new international enrollment to american universities this fall: -30/40%

The FDA has approved VIZZ eye drops (LENZ Therapeutics, Inc.) for the treatment of presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision associated with aging that affects nearly 130 million adults in the United States. The effects of the once-daily acelidine-based treatment last for up to 10 hours. ms.spr.ly/6019sztPJ

Gold futures hit record high after report of US tariffs on gold bars reut.rs/4orcpMT

Cos the futures are American 👀👀👀

Investors are pulling money from US equities and flocking into cash funds, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett says

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-08/bofa-s-hartnett-says-us-stocks-hit-by-outflows-as-rally-stalls

The rush to convert listed companies into vehicles for buying cryptocurrencies has reached a fever pitch, with digital-asset treasury firms announcing plans to raise a combined $79 billion for Bitcoin purchases.

Treasury firms have announced some $25 billion in planned funding this year for accumulating altcoins, ranging from Ether to Solana and TON, Architect Partners estimates.

Dividend vs 10Y UST 👀👀👀

CHINA'S BEIJING ADJUSTS HOUSING PURCHASE RESTRICTIONS - CCTV

BEIJING: ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS OUTSIDE FIFTH RING NO LONGER RESTRICTED ON NUMBER OF HOME PURCHASES FROM AUGUST 9

BEIJING LOWERS MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT RATIO FOR SECOND HOMES UNDER HOUSING PROVIDENT FUND LOANS TO NO LESS THAN 30%

Manhunt

Holland area again