Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

U.S. Data Centers Project to Consume More Natural Gas Than Most Countries by 2035, Fueling Price Concerns

Lana Rhoades Sep 15, 2026 35 views

The burgeoning demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is set to dramatically reshape the energy landscape of the United States, with a new...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Here’s What’s Happening Inside Convenience Stores As Gas And Diesel Spike

Lana Rhoades Sep 14, 2026 36 views

The pulse of the American working class, often best gauged through everyday spending habits at local convenience stores, continues to send concerning signals. A persistent...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Peter Schiff Unpacks Deepening Cracks in US Debt Market, Warns of Inflationary Pressures and Global Economic Repercussions

Lana Rhoades Sep 14, 2026 67 views

In a recent appearance on CapitalCosm, prominent economist and financial commentator Peter Schiff engaged in a comprehensive discussion with host Danny, meticulously dissecting the escalating...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Surge in AI Existential Risk Warnings Fuels Global Call for Urgent Regulation

Lana Rhoades Sep 14, 2026 42 views

Recent warnings from a former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, regarding the potential for artificial intelligence to pose an existential threat to humanity, have...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Global Tungsten Supply Chains Under Severe Strain as Western Nations Scramble for Alternatives Amidst Escalating Resource Nationalism

Lana Rhoades Sep 13, 2026 50 views

The global landscape for critical materials is undergoing a profound transformation, with governments worldwide enacting tighter controls over vital resources, most notably tungsten. This escalating...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Headline Economic Gains Mask Rising Long-Term Unemployment, Fueling Labor Market Disparity Concerns.

Lana Rhoades Sep 13, 2026 56 views

Despite a robust August jobs report that saw nonfarm payrolls surge by an unexpected 162,000—significantly surpassing the consensus forecast of 56,000—new research from the Richmond...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Romania’s Secret CIA Prison: Two Decades of Denial and Unanswered Questions in the Shadow of 9/11 Justice

Lana Rhoades Sep 13, 2026 33 views

A chilling recollection of relentless cold, a constant, debilitating chill that permeated every waking and sleepless moment, defines Ammar al-Baluchi’s enduring memory of his clandestine...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Academic Controversy Erupts Over Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Entry on Capitalism

Lana Rhoades Sep 13, 2026 58 views

A recent entry on "capitalism" published in the prestigious Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP), authored by University of Chicago political philosopher Chiara Cordelli, has ignited...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Department of Homeland Security Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period for Jobless Visa Holders, Mandating Immediate Departure

Lana Rhoades Sep 12, 2026 42 views

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a significant proposed rule change that seeks to eliminate the 60-day grace period currently afforded to certain...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

UK Public Sector Under Scrutiny Over "Positive Action" Policies and Alleged Racialised Recruitment

Lana Rhoades Sep 12, 2026 40 views

The United Kingdom’s public sector is currently facing significant scrutiny over its implementation of "positive action" policies, with allegations emerging that certain talent programmes and...