This chatter doing the rounds: Unconfirmed reports (Fautuks on twitter / X) citing Fox News suggest Trump may signal the possible use of ground troops to secure Iranian uranium in an upcoming…
US deploys low-cost ‘Lucas’ drone inspired by Iranian design in war. Wall Street Journal report (gated) Summary: US deploys low-cost “Lucas” drone built from reverse-engineered Iranian tech Rapid development marks shift toward…
Tsunami threat issued: M 7.8 119 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia Depth 10.0 km Impacts could extend to shores of Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at…
US tariff overhaul simplifies rules but risks raising effective import costs. Info via Wall Street Journal (gated). Summary: Trump administration preparing overhaul of steel and aluminium tariffs Proposed shift to 25% levy…
US equities make good gains for a second day but fade somewhat late Trump will say the Iran war is “winding down” in address, will criticize NATO Iran’s Pres Pezeskian : Iranian…
The main focal point today will, of course, be Trump speaking: Trump will say the Iran war is “winding down” in address, will criticize NATO There is still US troop movement to…
Trump yesterday announced that he will deliver a speech at 9 pm today. There have been hints and leaks about it all day and now we have another one from Politico that…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released an open letter to the American people, questioning whether Washington is truly putting “America First” or merely acting as a “proxy for Israel” willing to fight…
Yesterday, Pres Trump posted on Truth Social: Today, the French Navy Chief is speaking and saying: Number of Chinese vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz not enough to restore normal traffic…
The White House is saying that Pres. Trump is to reiterate 2 – 3 week timetable for the end of the Iran operations. US official adds: Trump to give operational updata on…
Reuters is citing a source briefed on the matter: The VP has been talking to ‘intermediaries’ about the Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday Trump directed Vance to communicate privately that he…
Prior month 0.0% revised from +0.1% Details Sales: $1.9746T in January; +0.3% m/m (vs Dec 2025), +4.5% y/y Inventories: $2.6750T; -0.1% m/m vs 0.1 estimate, +1.0% y/y Inventories/Sales Ratio: 1.35, down from…
