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Why does Saudi make an enormous effort to sidle up to the Russians?

It was a fun ride, but now it’s time to look at the downside.

After the US threatens sanctions, China publishes “US Hegemony and Its Perils” on its government website.

China joins Russia in a “rock solid” partnership after Blinken screws up.

A quick update before I dive into the bag.

Biden chose to visit his vassal rather than the people of East Palestine.

Yesterday’s PPI and Philly Fed disappointed, but in different ways.

In a rare loss for Putin, Europe’s mild winter means fewer natural gas imports.

Inflation cools, but Brainard leaves; what’s next?

Environmental, Social, and Governance policies drive prices higher.

This weekend, we drove around Italy and France.

What’s the worst thing that could happen right now to traders? A dollar turnaround.

No Rude reader is surprised. Still… sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Neither of them is out of the woods yet. But they’re praying for a bit of luck.

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria was horrific. How do we deal with these risks?

Of course, inflation went up under Biden. When reporters ask him about it, he needs better prep.

The one time the USG should shoot something down, it doesn’t!

Stocks, gold, and even bonds had a great month.

Yesterday’s ECI print adds more uncertainty to the issue.