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Updated Monday, September 28 2026 · 06:22 AM CDT · 73 posts across last 2 days

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The Man Trying to Salvage the Midterms for the GOP. Plus. . .

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The Free Press
  • GOP strategist James Blair argues that despite dire polling and high gas prices, Republican electoral prospects are not as bleak as perceived—framing 2026 midterms as localized trench warfare rather than a national wave.
  • Vulnerable Republican candidates are distancing from Trump amid his low approval ratings and unpopular geopolitical tensions.
  • Blair claims polling-driven narratives underestimate the GOP's ability to compete in close races without a 'massive swing' toward Democrats.
Sep 28, 05:03 AMRead on Substack →

Ferg’s Finds (Tin special)

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Ferg from Trader Ferg
  • Tin prices are up 15x but supply constraints persist; Myanmar recovery remains well below pre-2023 levels with inventories tight.
  • Tin is the base metal most exposed to disruption from new technology trends, according to cited research.
  • Future supply outlook remains constrained despite price recovery, suggesting sustained volatility and potential further upside.
Sep 28, 04:42 AMRead on Substack →

We Outsourced the Verb

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Michael W. Green from Yes, I give a fig... thoughts on markets from Michael Green
  • Finance industry delegates judgment through mandates, benchmarks, and risk systems, diffusing accountability across layers of decision-making.
  • AI automation accelerates delegation but creates asymmetric blame: machines blamed for false positives but praised for catches.
  • Key tension exists between false negatives (legitimate transactions blocked) and false positives, with institutional blame falling unequally on systems versus humans.
Sep 27, 09:29 AMRead on Substack →

soulcraft

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Kris Abdelmessih from moontower: a stoner dad explains options trading to his kids
Sep 27, 07:25 AMRead on Substack →

THE HARD TRADE.

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Macro Charts
  • Consulting team expects Democrats to control 120th Congress and lead oversight focusing on abuses of power, pricing/competition, and personal enrichment claims.
  • Oversight areas include systemic risk assessment, pay-to-play governance scrutiny, and U.S. foreign policy evaluation.
  • Businesses and organizations should prepare for increased scrutiny and conflicting political pressures regardless of GOP congressional retention hopes.
Sep 27, 06:07 AMRead on Substack →

Tough Love: My Daughter Hasn’t Grown Out Of Being Trans

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The Free Press
  • Parent of 18-year-old transgender daughter seeks advice on which boundaries to maintain versus release as daughter enters adulthood.
  • Parents have maintained strict boundaries including requiring legal name use for formal institutions while allowing nickname use with peers.
  • Daughter taking gap year at home instead of attending college, creating new dynamic for family boundary-setting and support decisions.
Sep 27, 05:00 AMRead on Substack →

Politics · 16

THE INVISIBLE ARMY

Craig Tindale
  • Australia's proposed Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 allows the eSafety Commissioner to run unlimited false identities with zero transparency.
  • Australia's Prime Minister Albanese has positioned the country as leading global tech regulation, with the under-16 ban and duty of care spreading to 20+ countries.
  • The duty of care framework originated from a confidential regulator club in London and Brussels, now being exported globally.
  • The legislation represents a model of digital governance that other nations are actively adopting despite opacity concerns.
Sep 27, 10:40 PMRead on Substack →

An open letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren

Nick Nemeth from Mispriced Assets
  • NAIC's 22-page response to Senator Warren's letter on insurance regulation describes regulatory powers but lacks substantive findings on actual oversight failures.
  • Analysis reveals permitted practices allowing individual commissioners to set rules aside for specific companies, creating regulatory arbitrage opportunities.
  • Greg Lindberg's guilty plea and A-Cap case contradict NAIC's stated oversight effectiveness, exposing gaps between regulatory claims and documented reality.
Sep 27, 06:47 PMRead on Substack →

The “Russia Is Not My Enemy” Trend Is Propaganda

John Aziz
  • Viral "Russia is not my enemy" social media trend coincides suspiciously with intelligence reports of Russia planning NATO country invasions.
  • Polish PM Tusk warned Russia plans hybrid drone/rocket strikes on NATO supporters, with false-flag tactics designed to weaken alliance commitment.
  • Timing and scale of trend suggests coordinated propaganda campaign to demoralize Western support for Ukraine and NATO defense posture.
Sep 27, 04:19 PMRead on Substack →

Everything You Were Told About “Christian Russia” Is a Lie

Restoring the West by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • Russia's 14+ million Muslim population and religious tensions offer a parallel case study to Western Islamization debates often focused narrowly on Europe.
  • Western commentators fixate on European immigration crises while overlooking Russia's longer history of managing a large, entrenched Muslim demographic.
  • Understanding Russia's trajectory sheds light on broader patterns of Christian societies grappling with rapid Muslim population growth.
Sep 27, 11:59 AMRead on Substack →

Israel can’t afford the West’s illusions – Caroline Glick on why Israel must stop asking permission

Jonathan Sacerdoti
  • Caroline Glick, Netanyahu's advisor, discusses Israel's international diplomatic challenges despite military and technological strength.
  • Glick argues Israel faces a 'diplomatic October 7' and should stop seeking permission from the West.
  • Article explores what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century and Israel's changing position in the Middle East.
Sep 27, 10:01 AMRead on Substack →

Why voters should choose Chicago’s top attorney

Austin Berg | The Last Ward
  • Chicago's corporation counsel position is currently appointed by the mayor and serves at the mayor's pleasure, lacking independence.
  • A new report from the Chicago Policy Center argues for an elected city attorney to improve governance and accountability.
  • The article explores whether Chicago's historical loss of an elected city attorney position serves the city's interests.
Sep 27, 09:22 AMRead on Substack →

Was it Iran? Arrests under terrorism act follow foiled incident at UK air base used by US airforce

Jonathan Sacerdoti
  • UK counterterrorism police investigated a security incident near RAF Fairford, a US air base used for operations against Iran.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards explicitly threatened RAF Fairford in July 2026, identifying it as a legitimate target.
  • MI5 has tracked over 20 potentially lethal Iranian-backed plots in the preceding year, indicating sustained threat level.
Sep 27, 08:34 AMRead on Substack →

Name Israel’s Enemies. Then Tell Me Who’s the Devil and Who’s Fighting Him.

Tzlil Berko
  • Author identifies Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, Muslim Brotherhood, Turkey, and Syria as primary threats to Israel.
  • Argues that the Muslim Brotherhood aims to impose Sharia law globally and accuses Qatar of being the largest financial backer of Islamist terrorism.
  • Criticizes pro-Palestinian protesters for not addressing the Kurdish cause and frames the geopolitical conflict as a battle between Israeli democratic values and Islamist authoritarianism.
Sep 27, 08:05 AMRead on Substack →

Haitian Workers and Florida (Ground Zero)

David R. Kotok from The Kotok Report
  • Haitian worker deportations are causing significant regional workforce disruption in Florida counties, impacting healthcare, elder care, and other sectors.
  • Governor DeSantis's failed policies combined with federal Stephen Miller-led deportation efforts have created a 'double whammy' economic disruption in the state.
  • Author predicts workforce deterioration will show up dramatically in midterm elections and recommends examining Florida's E-Verify system policies.
Sep 27, 06:00 AMRead on Substack →

The Cowardly Ones

Jonathan Rosen from House of Rosen
  • The author rejects early-career pressure to downplay his Jewish identity and Israeli advocacy for broader appeal, which he now views as cowardly self-censorship.
  • Since October 7th, the author has committed to openly defending Israel against what he characterizes as disproportionate criticism and 'blood libels' compared to other nations.
  • Jews face unique moral tests and intimidation regarding Israel advocacy that other groups do not experience, incentivizing silence even in the face of significant events.
Sep 26, 09:40 PMRead on Substack →

How Did A Hamas Bodyguard End Up Living In The UK?

John Aziz
  • German authorities charged seven suspected Hamas members with plotting deadly attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions across Europe.
  • A British citizen with Hamas connections transported weapons into Vienna and coordinated with fellow members to facilitate attacks.
  • The case reveals security vulnerabilities in European counterterrorism efforts and heightened threats to Jewish communities across the continent.
Sep 26, 05:39 PMRead on Substack →

When the Tribe Reclaims the Citizen

Restoring the West by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • The Democratic Socialists of America are organizing 130,000 members through tribal structures based on ethnic, religious, and cultural identities rather than civic geography.
  • DSA's model reverses the ancient Athenian principle of democracy, which deliberately broke tribal loyalties to strengthen shared civic identity.
  • Tribal politics mobilized by identity groups differs fundamentally from liberal democracy's requirement to bind people across their narrower allegiances toward shared institutions.
Sep 26, 11:59 AMRead on Substack →

Israel had the warnings. Why did the IDF arrive too late?

Andrew Fox from Fox On War
  • Israeli surveillance soldiers at Nahal Oz reported increasing Hamas training exercises and reconnaissance activities before October 7, but their warnings were reportedly disregarded.
  • Front-line observers watching daily border patterns noticed systematic preparation including mapped terrain examination and coordinated group movements that intelligence could have verified.
  • Intelligence assessment failures suggest that field-level warnings were not properly escalated or weighted in IDF defensive posture decisions before the attack.
Sep 26, 11:34 AMRead on Substack →

TOLERATE ME‼️I'm One Of The GOOD JEWS‼️

Shana Meyerson from Unapologetically Jewish
  • Tolerance is insufficient as a response to antisemitism; deeper acceptance and solidarity are required.
  • The speaker reflects on how relationships with non-Jewish friends deteriorated after 2023 amid geopolitical conflict.
  • Historical context shows Jewish communities once integrated non-Jewish guests into family celebrations before recent polarization.
Sep 26, 11:01 AMRead on Substack →

The Middle Is Still Moving

Welcome
  • Working-class swing voters in the Industrial Heartland cite cost-of-living pressures as their primary election concern.
  • 51% of Michigan independents report falling behind financially with only 6% getting ahead, indicating real wage stagnation.
  • Affordability encompasses concrete concerns about groceries, housing, utilities, and property taxes rather than abstract inflation metrics.
Sep 26, 09:28 AMRead on Substack →

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER IRAN’S SEVEN-DAY CLOCK RUNS OUT?

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Prof Robert Pape
  • Iran's seven-day ultimatum to the U.S. requires lifting naval blockades, easing oil sanctions, and accepting a ceasefire.
  • Both Washington and Tehran are testing whether their respective pressure strategies can force concessions from the other side.
  • Failure to reach agreement could escalate into a dangerous escalation phase beyond standard negotiations or military strikes.
Sep 26, 06:49 AMRead on Substack →

Macro · 14

AU: The Next Hike Isn’t What Worries Me

Global Macro Method
  • Central bank rate hikes may be necessary but the author focuses on whether the economy can sustain the downstream effects once tightening works.
  • Market pricing has overextended hawkish expectations; the real risk lies in which economic components become unsustainable under higher rates.
  • Author presents a specific macro trade with defined entry, stop, and risk parameters based on timing concerns rather than policy reversals.
Sep 28, 05:44 AMRead on Substack →

Q&A - September 2026

Gold and geopolitics
  • Repeated headlines about Strait of Hormuz reopenings and 'phased deals' created whipsaw volatility in oil markets and sent 10Y yields to post-GFC highs.
  • Q&A mailbag covered elections, geopolitical stability risks, and whether central banks can prevent 2008-style instability.
  • Commentary on underreporting of inflation pressures and the role of bond vigilantes in price discovery during current cycle.
Sep 28, 04:14 AMRead on Substack →

Weekly Macro Note: The Rising Inflation Risk, Hiking into Another Hike

MacroEdge Research
  • Inflation risks are rising and underreported; bond market reflects true inflation picture better than CPI, with yields pressured further upward.
  • Cyclical and fuel-sensitive sectors (freight, airlines, cruises) finally responding to record jet fuel and diesel prices after boring price action.
  • Regional banking stress resurfaces with Nano Bank failure ($750M assets); yields at cycle highs increase banking sector fragility.
Sep 28, 03:30 AMRead on Substack →

No One Has a Plan

Hypernormal Times
  • Trump rejected Iran's latest Hormuz proposal; Brent crude jumped 2.5% above $107 and Treasury yields rose as rate-hike odds firmed.
  • Qatar's mediator admitted there is no clear master strategy to end the conflict, signaling stalled peace negotiations.
  • Scott Bessent's 3-3-3 rate-lowering plan has deteriorated; Silicon Valley competes with the government for capital borrowing.
  • China and US agreed on nominal trade measures (toys and coal) without addressing deeper strategic tensions.
Sep 28, 02:31 AMRead on Substack →

The Catiline Conspiracy

Martin Tixier from Macronomics Newsletter
  • U.S. federal fiscal situation mirrors Rome's Catiline Conspiracy—elite overreach via fiscal, monetary, and credit issuance with net interest at 21% of federal revenue.
  • July deficit hit $432B (largest since pandemic) while interest bill ($104B) exceeded defense spending, driven by heavy T-bill issuance and 10-year yields at 5.17%.
  • Real 10-year yields at 2.63–2.76% are still 75–140 basis points from the 3.5–4% danger zone, but sustainability depends on continued bond buying and private credit stability.
Sep 27, 12:16 PMRead on Substack →

Weekend thoughts

Gold and geopolitics
  • COMEX gold at 15.19M oz registered and PBoC holdings over 2,350 tonnes signal shifting gold dynamics amid U.S. reserve declines.
  • U.S. 30-year yields hit 5.49% (highest weekly close since 2004), mortgage rates back over 7%, and M2 money supply growing 5.7% year-over-year.
  • Interest costs projected at $2.2T through 2034; government debt per capita at $113.3K (PPP-adjusted); dollar purchasing power down 22.9% since Jan 2020.
Sep 27, 11:56 AMRead on Substack →

Different Ways to Produce a Bad Corn Crop

Nico from AiQ
  • Price over Volume (PoV) strategy has returned as companies test pricing increases rather than volume expansion in inflationary environment.
  • Companies exploit pricing power when costs rise, using PoV tactics alongside shrinkflation to protect and expand margins.
  • Sam Rines notes PoV announcements from multiple companies signal the playbook is accelerating and will be difficult to slow.
Sep 27, 09:50 AMRead on Substack →

China Weekly Wrap: The Bigger Deal Edition

Panda Perspectives
  • Xi Jinping secured a 2-week trade truce and $30 billion tariff improvements with the US, though Chinese equities finished lower for the week.
  • China's economic growth is uneven: industrial output grew 5.2% YoY while retail sales rose only 0.4% in August, limiting equity recovery.
  • Fed and Bank of Japan rate hikes added valuation pressure heading into China's Golden Week holiday.
Sep 27, 08:44 AMRead on Substack →

Macro Pilgrim's Ledger | September 27, 2026

Santiago Capital Research
  • 10-year Treasury yields hit highest levels since 2007 amid Fed tightening signals, yet Nasdaq posted record gains.
  • S&P 500 gained 1.2% to 7,745.76 while Russell 2000 fell 0.5%, reflecting divergence between large-cap tech and small-cap weakness.
  • Oil dropped from $99.56 to $92.25 per barrel following Iran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal and trade negotiations extension to January.
Sep 27, 08:09 AMRead on Substack →

The Path

Macro Musings by Danny D
  • Market action last week followed the predicted Path framework despite major rate moves, demonstrating tactical positioning shift.
  • Author debunks the 'inflate away the debt' narrative in separate deep-dive analysis of fiscal dynamics.
  • Upcoming week features high-impact data releases across manufacturing, employment, GDP, and services indices requiring active positioning adjustments.
Sep 27, 07:36 AMRead on Substack →

The Week That Was and the Week That Is: Strong Growth Isn’t an All-Clear

Global Macro Method
  • Strong economic activity and higher interest rates can coexist as different parts of the same story rather than contradictory signals.
  • Rising costs and stretched capacity are supporting higher rates even as stronger activity supports company earnings, creating mixed investment backdrop.
  • Upcoming week analysis focuses on what drives growth, costs to sustain it, and how much market has already priced into valuations.
Sep 27, 05:01 AMRead on Substack →

Winter's Wedge

The Brawl Street Journal
  • LEUNA Polyamid GmbH, which operated the world's first large-scale caprolactam plant in Germany for 84 years, filed for insolvency in June with formal proceedings opening October 1.
  • Caprolactam is a critical chemical precursor to nylon 6, used in tire cords, industrial plastics, and carpets, making the facility's closure economically significant.
  • The plant's closure correlates with rising political opposition in Saxony-Anhalt, where the AfD won 43.8% of the vote on September 6, reflecting regional economic distress.
Sep 27, 01:30 AMRead on Substack →

The Week That Matters (21-25 Sept, 2026)

Mateen Chaudhry from Mateen's Newsletter - Discuss The Tape
  • Gulf sovereign wealth funds are transitioning from passive asset accumulation to active capability-building in biotechnology and advanced industries.
  • Historical economic geography is shifting again as trade routes and capital flows redirect toward the Middle East, reversing a five-century trend westward.
  • The region is positioning itself as a global hub for capital, energy, data, and emerging technologies like AI and biotechnology rather than merely a commodity supplier.
Sep 26, 11:04 PMRead on Substack →

Phoney Press Panic

Michael Howell from Capital Wars
  • Q3 growth may approach 7% based on private US nowcasts, potentially pushing yields higher in the near term despite longer-term secular pressures.
  • Long-duration Treasuries could generate 10-15% returns over 12 months as the investment cycle matures, contradicting current media pessimism about bonds.
  • The author distinguishes between secular trends keeping yields elevated relative to post-GFC averages and cyclical opportunities for bond rally coinciding with risk asset weakness.
Sep 26, 11:01 PMRead on Substack →

Markets · 10

Elevated Yields, Elevated Risks

Andrew Sarna
  • 10Y yields hit 20-year highs driven by strong nominal growth, sticky inflation, geopolitical risks, and AI infrastructure buildout.
  • Market leadership is narrowing as rising yields create competition for equities; consumer spending divides between affluent and lower-income households.
  • Tech and AI enthusiasm returned temporarily but utilities and energy lagged; precious metals sold off while crypto rallied despite broader market pressure.
Sep 28, 05:43 AMRead on Substack →

US Markets - First Look

Derek Wallis
  • S&P futures down 50bp with 10Y yields surging to 5.23% amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
  • Asia markets broadly lower (Japan, China, Korea all down); Europe holding up supported by consumer sector as it secures LNG ahead of winter.
  • US-China tariff negotiations showing progress with $60B low-tariff regime agreement; oil up on Iran tensions; TMT weakness driven by AI sector reset concerns.
Sep 28, 04:58 AMRead on Substack →

For Whom the Yield Tolls

AP Research
  • Bond yields rose again as Flash PMIs showed fastest business activity since July 2021 and a 5-year auction drew weak demand.
  • Meta surged 11% after its Muse AI agent became the most-downloaded product on US Apple App Store, lifting Nasdaq 100 to a record.
  • Dollar approached YTD highs as yields pushed higher; carry-sensitive FX saw volatility with one-week risk reversals at 54bps.
  • Oil fell on Friday amid Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes, allowing S&P 500 to extend weekly gains.
Sep 28, 02:07 AMRead on Substack →

[Chart] The Big Question for Bonds

Callum Thomas from Topdown Charts Professional
  • 10-year Treasury yields have broken above their long-term average, raising the question of whether history will repeat 1920 or 1967 patterns.
  • The 1920 analogy saw yields peak shortly after breaking the long-term average; the 1967 analogy saw yields continue surging into double digits.
  • An alternative scenario suggests yields may occupy a new higher range driven by 2020s shocks and structural shifts rather than following either historical pattern.
  • Simple pattern recognition favoring a 1970s repeat may overlook more nuanced macro dynamics shaping bond markets.
Sep 27, 09:23 PMRead on Substack →

Postcards: The Next Quarter’s Theme

Postcards From the Edge of the World
  • Postcards from the Edge of the World is shifting its quarterly investment theme from extraction models and chokepoints to new AI and money dynamics.
  • A reader tip about new baseball team ETFs highlighted how extraction frameworks apply to emerging financialization trends.
  • Quarterly theme reassessment forces researchers to evolve frameworks and avoid rehashing the same investment narratives.
  • The publication is exploring how investors can gain exposure to alternative assets through novel ETF structures and securitization models.
Sep 27, 06:48 PMRead on Substack →

The Week Ahead 9/27/26

Eliant
  • Nasdaq gained ~300bps for the week on META's Muse AI release reigniting the AI trade; Russell 2000 down ~70bps due to duration sensitivity as 10Y yields approached 5.2–5.3%.
  • Upcoming week features critical NFP data Friday and PCE inflation data midweek; Fed's case-by-case assessment will inform October FOMC decision.
  • Market breadth remained lackluster despite Nasdaq strength, with small-cap underperformance reflecting bond market weakness.
Sep 27, 11:12 AMRead on Substack →

Finishing September: Our Portfolio Outperforms S&P 500 by 16%, Here Is What We Own!

Capitalist-Letters
  • Portfolio outperformed S&P 500 by 16% year-to-date, returning 32% versus 16% for the benchmark over twelve months.
  • Author notes that outperforming market by 5% long-term is exceptionally rare; 10% for 15 years qualifies as elite money management.
  • Despite tech euphoria in prior years, author correctly predicted 2026 would be a difficult year, tempering unrealistic expectations.
Sep 27, 08:31 AMRead on Substack →

Long Cuban Nickel and Cobalt

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Mihail from TheOldEconomy
  • Sherritt International (TSX: S), a Cuban nickel and cobalt producer, presents a timing opportunity as the Gillon Capital deal deadline approaches in two weeks.
  • Price volatility has dropped following August bidding suspense, creating a potential entry point before the company moves decisively toward liquidation or recapitalization.
  • The author advocates for an audacious long position in this cheap Cuban asset ahead of significant price movement.
Sep 27, 05:00 AMRead on Substack →

Weekly S&P500 ChartStorm - 27 September 2026 [Free Edition]

Callum Thomas (Weekly S&P500 #ChartStorm)
  • The S&P 500 has undergone a 'stealth correction' with equal-weighted index down over 5% from peak and breadth significantly deteriorated.
  • Traders have raised cash defensively while momentum stocks show signs of recovery and profit margins are strengthening.
  • Valuations remain historically elevated despite the correction, presenting risks alongside potential Q4 seasonal upside opportunity.
  • The market may be experiencing a healthy reset before possible Q4 gains, though several risk factors warrant careful monitoring.
Sep 27, 02:42 AMRead on Substack →

Abridged - Capital Cycle IQ & Forensic Files on the Big 5 Hyperscalers (MSFT, AMZN, ORCL, META, GOOG)

Michael Burry
  • Capital investment cycles in the S&P 500 show market peaks consistently precede peaks in net capital investment, signaling current elevated valuation risk.
  • The Big 5 hyperscalers (MSFT, AMZN, ORCL, META, GOOG) exhibit concerning off-balance-sheet commitments totaling $3 trillion in purchase obligations and guarantees.
  • Current market conditions mirror historical moments before significant corrections when capital deployment peaks relative to GDP growth.
Sep 26, 06:20 PMRead on Substack →

Culture · 10

The Two-Second Trial

Roy Ben-Tzvi
  • Social media increasingly demands celebrities perform ideological loyalty through specific slogans as a 'password' for social acceptance.
  • The author critiques the pressure on DJ Khaled to publicly declare political positions despite his Palestinian heritage and personal connection to the issue.
  • Broader cultural problem: individuals are judged and shamed for refusing to perform politically motivated recitations, regardless of context or background.
Sep 28, 05:06 AMRead on Substack →

The Most Important Thing to Know About Your Personal Finances

Daniel Balaban
  • Personal finance success divides into two groups: those who believe the system is rigged and give up, versus those who take control and build choices.
  • The fundamentals of financial freedom are simple: control expenses, save consistently, invest over time, rather than mastering complex financial instruments.
  • Starting late is suboptimal but starting now beats never starting; the psychological shift from fatalism to agency is the most important first step.
Sep 27, 04:01 PMRead on Substack →

The Most Dangerous Thing in Culture Right Now is Beauty

Ted Gioia
  • A "call for new aesthetics" movement is gaining traction in Silicon Valley tech circles, generating 28 funded projects outside traditional creative institutions.
  • Beauty has subversive potential as institutional gatekeepers actively avoid the concept, fearing uncontrollable passionate movements beyond their control.
  • Tech community engagement with aesthetic philosophy represents a broader cultural shift toward questioning institutional authority over taste and values.
Sep 27, 02:14 PMRead on Substack →

Everything Bagels with Scallion Cream Cheese & Caviar: a recipe

Notorious Foodie
  • Homemade bagels require bread flour for proper chew and a firm dough, achievable by hand or with a stand mixer using simple ingredient ratios.
  • Key technique differences include poaching time, egg wash, and baking temperature, with multiple valid approaches yielding good results.
  • Everything bagel seasoning, scallion cream cheese, and caviar offer simple yet elevated toppings.
Sep 27, 12:00 PMRead on Substack →

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Nước Chấm

Primal Gourmet
  • Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken recipe features marinated chicken thighs with aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and ginger.
  • Dish is served with classic Nước Chấm sauce that is spicy and fragrant, paired with jasmine rice and fresh garnishes.
  • Prep time is 20 minutes with 4-6 hours marinating time, yielding 4 servings of a flavorful, healthy meal.
Sep 27, 10:03 AMRead on Substack →

Newsletter and Life Update, September 2026

Jordan from Geólogo Trader 🇦🇺
  • Author describes a dramatic street incident in Asunción where neighbors threw cobblestones at a police officer demanding a bribe.
  • The community's coordinated refusal to tolerate police shakedowns reflects a shift in local tolerance for corruption.
  • Incident provides commentary on law enforcement and civic relationships in Paraguay and broader South America.
Sep 27, 08:36 AMRead on Substack →

Forever? That’s a funny kind of word.

Roger Mitchell from As In The Lake
  • The author acknowledges a high-profile investment error in LIV Golf that resulted in the company's demise, rejecting conventional wisdom that failure is a 'learning moment.'
  • Unlike platitudes about adversity building character, the author emphasizes that significant mistakes genuinely hurt and create lasting incentives to avoid repeating them.
  • The piece reflects on how pride and embarrassment from professional errors can be more motivating than romanticized growth narratives.
Sep 27, 12:18 AMRead on Substack →

Best Ever Chicken & Dumpling Soup

Alisa | That Tastes Delish from That Tastes Delish
  • The post provides a detailed chicken and dumpling soup recipe with both homemade and shortcut dumpling options for busy preparation.
  • Ingredients include fresh vegetables, homemade chicken broth, and protein-enhanced options using alternative flour products.
  • The recipe emphasizes comfort food that balances ease of preparation with nutritional value using rotisserie chicken and customizable dairy/milk options.
Sep 26, 08:34 PMRead on Substack →

Eat Like It’s 1899: A high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that keeps you full all morning

Paul from AGING with STRENGTH
  • The recipe features a layered high-protein, high-fiber breakfast designed to sustain energy throughout the day.
  • Whole foods like figs, chia seeds, and banana provide natural nutrition and sweetness with minimal added sugar.
  • The meal is portable and affordable, emphasizing whole food alternatives to ultra-processed convenience foods.
Sep 26, 09:20 AMRead on Substack →

“In nature, the poison and the remedy are often found side by side”

The Substack Post
  • Celebrity journalism has shifted from long-form profile features to shorter Q&As and video formats in contemporary media.
  • Freelance writers once earned substantial annual contracts ($90,000+) from major publications during the magazine industry's boom in the 1990s-2000s.
  • The traditional art form of in-depth celebrity profiles is being diluted by changes in publishing economics and distribution models.
Sep 26, 08:02 AMRead on Substack →

Tech · 5

Nubank entered 35 countries without a banking licence, and now it wants to pay £10B for Monzo’s 😳🏦; Meta Muse sp…

Linas from Linas's Newsletter
  • Nubank, which operates in 35 countries without banking licenses, is negotiating to acquire Monzo for up to £10B primarily for its UK banking licenses and regulatory infrastructure.
  • Monzo's lending ratios and profitability margins are constrained compared to Nubank's, and UK regulations will compress Nubank's current margins significantly.
  • Market also seeing first major AI agent selloff as Goldman Sachs' 'consumer inertia' basket declined 7%, suggesting repricing of which stocks benefit from AI agent adoption.
Sep 28, 05:02 AMRead on Substack →

Starship Flight 14: Achieving Orbit Will Be Nice, But Why Isn’t It Attempting Much More?

Lawrence from Lawrence Fossi’s Substack
  • SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 will attempt the first orbital flight, a significant milestone after all earlier flights were suborbital.
  • SpaceX's S-1 filing emphasizes 'rapid reusability' of both the Super Heavy booster and Ship payload stage, with 'reusable' mentioned nearly 150 times.
  • Flight 14 avoids testing critical reusability questions for the booster and heat shield despite the $70M+ booster and $20M+ ship costs making reusability essential.
  • The entire SpaceX economic case depends on both stages being reusable; failure to demonstrate this in early flights undermines the company's foundational claims.
Sep 27, 07:21 PMRead on Substack →

Amazon blocked Meta’s Muse AI Agent to protect $76B in ad revenue ✋🤖; Revolut confirms dual IPO on Nasdaq and LSE…

Linas from Linas's Newsletter
  • Amazon blocked Meta's Muse AI Agent to protect its $76 billion annual ad revenue from AI-driven competitive disruption.
  • Revolut confirmed dual IPO listing on both Nasdaq and London Stock Exchange, signaling major fintech expansion and institutional validation.
  • Integration of AI agents into business workflows is driving tech giants to defensively block competing platforms from accessing their ecosystems.
Sep 27, 02:29 PMRead on Substack →

Executive Briefing: You Bought Better Tools and Your Finished Work Still Waits

Nate from Nate’s Substack
  • Individual developers using AI agents are dramatically increasing personal capacity, leaving teams behind as code arrives faster than it can be reviewed.
  • Bottlenecks shift from execution to decision-making and review—prototypes ready before stakeholders agree on requirements, decisions delayed by meeting-packed leaders.
  • Teaching fast performers to standardize their approach risks consuming their productivity; instead, organizations must find ways to scale without throttling high performers.
Sep 27, 10:02 AMRead on Substack →

What the Next Billion Costs

Cape Fear Advisors
  • Akamai issued Anthropic a warrant for 387,051 preferred shares with four tranches vesting at billionaire-dollar milestones in project commitments.
  • Multiple commercial agreements between Akamai and Anthropic settle pricing in equity with varying accounting treatments and disclosure requirements.
  • The largest Akamai-Anthropic relationship lacks public filing disclosure of its equity cost, raising transparency concerns about major tech partnerships.
Sep 26, 02:05 PMRead on Substack →

Energy · 4

On the Ground Research Note - Part 2 of 3 - Weekly Energy Macro Note

MacroEdge from MacroEdge Oil and Gas Research
  • October is a critical month for resolution of the global energy shock dynamic; markets underestimate the acceleration coming this month.
  • Field research from West Texas indicates physical energy markets remain unresolved with little progress toward relief.
  • Potential escalation in geopolitical conflict if midterm elections produce unfavorable GOP outcomes, based on recent inflammatory political commentary.
Sep 28, 02:49 AMRead on Substack →

The Uranium Deal Nobody Sees Coming

Erik Townsend from Erik’s Substack
  • Author predicts within 12 months a major hyperscaler will announce a significant uranium supply deal that shocks the market, triggering widespread buyer action.
  • Historical pattern shows nuclear fuel buyers ignore market signals until suddenly rushing to secure uranium supplies with aggressive purchasing.
  • Deal could take form of long-term offtake, equity stake with offtake, or outright acquisition of major uranium producers.
Sep 27, 07:01 AMRead on Substack →

ESNZ Calls for More Net Zero Propaganda

David Turver from Eigen Values
  • The UK Energy Security and Net Zero Committee recommends dropping the phrase 'Net Zero' because it has become a 'lightning rod for opposition' rather than retooling failed policies.
  • The ESNZ report claims to combat 'misinformation' while itself containing numerous factual errors, particularly regarding causes of high energy prices.
  • The committee's strategy appears focused on reframing climate messaging rather than addressing substantive concerns driving public resistance to net zero policies.
Sep 26, 11:58 PMRead on Substack →

This Week in Oil

Bison Insights
  • Oil prices fell 3.6% to $92.66 amid news of a potential US-Iran deal resumption, with oil stocks declining even more sharply at 4.8%.
  • US oil and refined products inventories remain below five-year seasonal averages, particularly for diesel and jet fuel, indicating tight supply conditions.
  • Net speculative crude positioning declined alongside price weakness, creating potential for rebounds if sentiment improves or supply concerns resurface.
Sep 26, 12:26 PMRead on Substack →

AI · 3

Short Thoughts: A Wall Street Titan Hands Us Part V.5 of Our Heretic’s Guide to AI’s Stars.

Michael Burry
  • Insurance company float (~$10 trillion across US and Bermuda insurers) is the only capital pool large enough to finance the AI buildout.
  • Insurance companies are willing to swallow as investment-grade bond assets the same risks they deem too large to insure in property markets.
  • Ares Management's fall 2026 Alternative Credit Newsletter documents the financing dynamics between insurers and AI infrastructure investment.
  • Michael Burry's forthcoming Part VI of the Heretic's Guide will reveal additional insurance-financing information uncovered through months of research.
Sep 27, 09:20 PMRead on Substack →

BREAKING: AI agent incident toll has risen to tens of thousands

Gary Marcus from Marcus on AI
  • AI agent incidents have reached tens of thousands, far exceeding previously reported counts from OpenAI and other companies.
  • Most incidents have not caused documented real-world harm, but raises questions about unreported consequences and regulatory oversight.
  • The Trump administration has taken no investigative or regulatory action despite potential illegality, raising concerns about political connections to major AI companies.
Sep 26, 06:55 PMRead on Substack →

The Wrap – Something’s Gotta Give

Herb Greenberg's Red Flag Alerts
  • Explosive growth in speculative, debt-fueled AI infrastructure financing is creating increasingly fragile capital structures with limited free cash flow generation.
  • Companies like CoreWeave with massive net debt and no free cash flow are launching venture arms, exemplifying the absurdity of current market dynamics.
  • Multiple warning signals suggest a breaking point is approaching as data center financing deals multiply exponentially without sustainable business models to support them.
Sep 26, 04:17 PMRead on Substack →

Trading · 2

Month-End and Q4 Approaching

Izzy from Ms Izzy Trades
  • September 21st flip date successfully negated major structural risk and reopened extension odds into October for multiple market structures.
  • Prior ATH retests of 7820-7830 were achieved but failed to sustain above 7833, resulting in reversal to 7688-7732 zone with overhead pressure at channel areas.
  • Failure to hold core annual ranges (7751-7758) triggered deeper reversal with 7707-7710 acting as neutral support, establishing volatility-driven market structure.
Sep 27, 04:45 PMRead on Substack →

Market Analysis for the Week of 9/27

PharmD_KS from PharmD Capital Trading with PharmD_KS
  • ES achieved new all-time highs early in the week but pulled back, with NQ struggling to sustain momentum above prior support levels.
  • Large balance ranges persist on both ES and NQ, with bulls controlling the market but facing resistance on attempted breakouts.
  • A sustained upside breakout, particularly on NQ, would likely be significant, whereas failed breakouts could introduce meaningful drawdowns.
Sep 26, 06:17 PMRead on Substack →

Other · 2

Back in the saddle

Campbell
  • Author left government service after short tenure to return to independent analysis and writing rather than over policy disagreement.
  • Returning as a buyer in private markets after tenure as a seller, with perspective gained from public service.
  • Offering subscription credits to existing monthly and annual subscribers as compensation for service pause.
Sep 27, 10:54 AMRead on Substack →

Six-Chart Sunday – The 12Oversight Congress

Bruce Mehlman - Age of Disruption
Sep 27, 05:02 AMRead on Substack →

Crypto · 1

A Chart Party for the World’s 22nd Wealthiest Man

Garrett Baldwin
  • Satoshi Nakamoto's untouched Bitcoin holdings now rank among world's 22 wealthiest, benefiting from liquidity-driven rally despite worst bond route since late 2023.
  • Bitcoin gained even as real yields surged, crushing gold, small-caps, and long-duration assets—suggesting BTC functions as a protest vote against financial system dysfunction.
  • Bitcoin's appreciation despite zero cash flows, no CEO, and mysterious origins indicates markets view it as a systemic risk hedge rather than traditional investment.
Sep 27, 10:47 AMRead on Substack →