Speculative News for the Brave Mind
The Calm Before the Storm Officially, China’s economy is “resilient.” The state media headlines call it a “soft landing.” The National Bureau of Statistics keeps posting rosy GDP numbers and upbeat forecasts for growth. But if you know where to listen, you can hear the cracks forming. In rural Henan, depositors gather at locked bank…
The 2025 economic narrative in the United States is taking an unexpected twist. Traditionally, recessions have started by impacting the working class first—factory layoffs, service industry slowdowns, and wage stagnation. But this time, the slowdown seems to be hitting America’s affluent population first. It’s being called the “richcession,” and its consequences could be more far-reaching…
By: Michael Moats Are AI Algorithms Already Controlling Global Finance? In the glittering towers of Wall Street and the unseen data centers of Silicon Valley, a quiet revolution has already reshaped the world. The stock markets, once the domain of human traders in crisp suits, now pulse to the rhythm of artificial intelligence. Every second,…
By: Michael Moats In the past decade, cryptocurrencies have evolved from fringe technological experiments to mainstream financial assets, igniting both excitement and controversy across the globe. As Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other digital currencies surged in value and popularity, governments worldwide have found themselves racing to catch up. The result: a patchwork of regulatory…
By: Michael Moats The word “recession” often sparks fear—images of layoffs, market crashes, and financial instability flash before our eyes. Yet, while economic downturns are an inevitable part of the global financial cycle, being unprepared is optional. In this article, we’ll explore why recessions happen, what you can do to protect your finances, and how…
The post-Cold War era ushered in a unipolar world order, with the United States at the helm of global influence. However, as we venture deeper into the 21st century, the tectonic plates of global power are shifting. We are witnessing the emergence of a multipolar world—a landscape where power is distributed across multiple regional blocs,…
By: Michael Moats In the 21st century, the emergence of cryptocurrency marked a revolutionary shift in how we perceive and conduct transactions. Originally designed as a decentralized financial alternative free from government and institutional oversight, cryptocurrency rapidly evolved from a niche tech trend to a formidable economic force. Today, as humanity inches closer to becoming…