finance

Money talks; reviewing the global economy, government spending, taxes, and economic policy that affect our social and political future.

China 2025: Rising Beyond Borders. AI-Generated.
hina in April 2025: Space Ambitions, Trade Tensions, and Global Diplomacy In April 2025, the People's Republic of China stands at the center of several pivotal developments in global affairs. From expanding its presence in outer space to navigating complex trade tensions with the United States, China's actions and policies continue to shape international narratives. This article explores the major events, strategies, and implications emerging from China in April 2025.
By Bull10 months ago in The Swamp
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan.. AI-Generated.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan. Tensions between India and Pakistan have long simmered due to historical, territorial, and political disputes. Among the most pressing and potentially devastating of these is the conflict over water — specifically, the rivers that flow from India into Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India's repeated threats to block or divert these rivers could have catastrophic consequences for Pakistan, a country that relies heavily on these waters for agriculture, energy, and human consumption.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey On April 23, 2025 a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck near Istanbul Turkey sending shockwaves across the densely populated city and surrounding provinces. The epicenter was recorded in the Sea of Marmara approximately 40 kilometers southwest of central Istanbul along the highly active North Anatolian Fault Zone.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
"The secrets behind the financial game: The underground rules that control the game you can’t see". AI-Generated.
Understanding Financial Unwritten Rules: The Underworld Through My Lens. You asked me what I understood about “financial unwritten rules” and wanted to see my “underground world experience”. Haha, I am not a novice in banking, but I dig deep into the truth, scour through data and perspectives to expose financial dramas. Financial unwritten rules, in my opinion, are the invisible strings that control the money chessboard – not written in books, not taught in schools, but everyone in the game must kneel or learn how to cut the strings. I will draw for you five “unwritten rules” that I see, each one is a beast in the financial jungle, with a little “venom” to show you that I am not just talking.
By AlbaScope10 months ago in The Swamp
AI Chatbot Mistake: Fake Company Policy Prompts Customer Backlash What Businesses Must Learn. AI-Generated.
AI Chatbot Mistake: Fake Company Policy Prompts Customer Backlash What Businesses Must Learn A Customer Service AI Created a Nonexistent Refund Policy Leading to Viral Outrage and a Corporate Apology
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Why Everyone Is Suddenly So Interested in the US Bond Markets
A few years ago, when you mentioned the bond market at a dinner party, you probably got a few blank stares before someone moved on to stocks, real estate, or Bitcoin, which were easier to understand. However, fast forward to the present day, and the bond market in the United States has suddenly become the topic of conversation. People are spending a lot of time researching yields, treasury auctions, and the dreaded "inverted yield curve"—from financial analysts on YouTube to everyday conversations on Reddit. But the sudden interest: why?
By Nuhan Habib10 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair Secret Baby Scandal $15M Hush Money & $100K Monthly Support Revealed
Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair Secret Baby Scandal $15M Hush Money & $100K Monthly Support Revealed New court documents reveal shocking details about Elon Musk’s secret child with political influencer Ashley St. Clair including financial deals custody battles and silence agreements.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
"U.S. Faces Economic and Educational Upheaval Amid Trade Wars and Political Shifts in 2025"
The United States finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in April 2025, grappling with major shifts across its economic, political, and educational landscapes. A combination of protectionist trade policies, mounting pressure on elite academic institutions, and a rapidly transforming energy grid is shaping a new and uncertain era for the nation.
By Saqib Ullah10 months ago in The Swamp
Next-Gen AI for Financial Crime Detection: How RaptorX Powers Real-Time Risk Detection
The financial world today is up against a whole new level of criminal sophistication. Fraudsters aren’t just using old tricks anymore they’re exploiting technology gaps, creating synthetic identities, navigating cross-border payments, and orchestrating complex mule networks. Meanwhile, many financial institutions are racing to catch up. Traditional rule-based systems simply can’t keep pace anymore.
By Raptorx.AI10 months ago in The Swamp
Biden Slams Trump Over Social Security Cuts What It Means for Retirees in 2025
Biden Slams Trump Over Social Security Cuts What It Means for Retirees in 2025 Former President Biden raises alarm over Trump’s proposed Social Security changes warning of major risks for seniors and working class Americans in 2025.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk Boosts Tesla Stock Hype with Bold Self Driving Claims Before Earnings Report
Elon Musk Boosts Tesla Stock Hype with Bold Self Driving Claims Before Earnings Report As Tesla prepares to release its earnings Elon Musk reignites buzz around Full Self Driving technology investors weigh hype versus reality.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Judge Indira Talwani Blocks Trump
In a major legal victory for thousands of migrants, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot revoke the legal status of over 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. These migrants had entered the U.S. legally under a program created by the Biden administration. The decision, announced this week, stops Trump’s efforts to undo protections for these groups, calling the move “unlawful” and a violation of due process.
By AB C10 months ago in The Swamp