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Updated Friday, August 07 2026 · 06:19 AM CDT · 99 posts across last 2 days

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TGIF: With the Exception of Pearl Harbor

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The Free Press
  • DC's aged statues are being regilded after decades of neglect since the 1970s, now gleaming with fresh gold plating.
  • Free Press readers can vote on first Forum Book Club selection between East of Eden, Lonesome Dove, and A Gentleman in Moscow.
  • Commentary humorously contrasts West Coast and East Coast cultural attitudes toward innovation and governance.
Aug 07, 05:01 AMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from Macro Charts

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Macro Charts
  • Software sector rotation accelerating with massive earnings reactions; Atlassian (TEAM) soared ~40% after-hours on record enterprise deals and AI momentum.
  • CEO emphasized AI as transformational for Atlassian, reiterating commitment to show results quarterly from AI integration.
  • Software earnings are showing outsized market reactions, signaling sustained investor appetite for enterprise AI and AI-native company performance.
Aug 07, 04:10 AMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from PauloMacro

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PauloMacro’s Substack
  • Jobs data print due Friday; low initial claims contrast with mixed leading indicators (NFIB hiring intentions, job openings, ADP weeklies, ISM services).
  • Warsh policy stance could shift market expectations around rate cuts if employment data disappoints, potentially driving metals higher if cut odds increase.
  • Iraq emerging as next major geopolitical flashpoint with 20 million Arbaeen pilgrims mobilizing; energy implications worth monitoring.
Aug 07, 01:22 AMRead on Substack →

(Idea) Suncor Energy - Strong Q2 Results Despite Operational Challenges

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Ideas from HFI Research
  • Suncor Energy reported strong Q2 results with $5.329 billion adjusted funds from operations, nearly matching 2022 record despite production headwinds.
  • Extreme weather in Fort McMurray (wettest quarter in 30+ years) reduced bitumen mining by 50,000-60,000 barrels per day but company offset declines.
  • Record adjusted funds from operations per share of $4.52 demonstrates exceptional operational efficiency and capital generation despite challenging conditions.
Aug 06, 09:57 PMRead on Substack →

Douglas Murray: Tucker Carlson’s 10-Point Plan Is All About One Thing

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The Free Press
  • Tucker Carlson devoted 98-minute podcast episode to 10-point plan to save America featuring abstract ideals like fairness, sovereignty, and unity.
  • Murray suggests Carlson's political ambitions and messaging increasingly indicate desire to mobilize voters beyond podcast audience.
  • Carlson's proposed team includes MTG, Thomas Massie, and others; Murray questions whether lack of discipline precludes actual political candidacy.
Aug 06, 05:35 PMRead on Substack →

Ferg’s Finds (PGM issue)

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Ferg from Trader Ferg
  • Platinum above-ground stocks are projected to fall to only three months of global demand by 2026 due to consecutive annual deficits.
  • Declining mine life across major platinum producers combined with inventory depletion creates a hand-to-mouth market structure (excluding China).
  • The tight supply situation is based on WPIC (World Platinum Investment Council) quarterly forecasts showing 297 koz deficit in 2026.
Aug 06, 09:29 AMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from Le Shrub

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Le Shrub from Reminiscences of a Shrub Operator
  • Nasdaq dropped 500 points after a bounce from the 'Situational Meme Bottom' call, suggesting the rally may be pausing.
  • Tech investor Leopold returned to private market AI investments with $400m deployment after avoiding public markets.
  • Post uses humor to critique market timing and the shift to private markets as a way to avoid mark-to-market pressure.
Aug 06, 06:58 AMRead on Substack →

‘My Medical Association Silenced My Views on Gender Care.’ Plus. . .

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The Free Press
  • The Free Press covers medical authorities' suppression of dissent on gender care, citing institutional capture of medicine and education sectors.
  • Article features Rod Dreher on Tucker Carlson, Aaron MacLean on Trump's Iran policy, and Eli Lake on Michigan political developments.
  • Focus on how ideology captured institutions over the past decade, limiting open debate on youth gender medicine and related policy.
Aug 06, 05:03 AMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from Macro Charts

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Macro Charts
  • Precious metals and miners surged with Gold/Silver up 4%+ and GDX rallying 7.4% as rotation into hard assets accelerates.
  • Gold targeting $4,500 (+$200 from current) with GDX targeting $87-90 near-term after challenging bottoming process.
  • Post details only one day of trading below entry price during multi-month consolidation, signaling strong momentum reversal from weakness.
Aug 06, 04:33 AMRead on Substack →

Submit

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Eve Barlow from Blacklisted
  • Coercive control creates learned helplessness and Stockholm Syndrome, where victims lose autonomy and become grateful for existence within permitted parameters.
  • Women in religious veils are often not expressing autonomous choice but rather conditioning and submission negotiated away through systemic control.
  • Understanding submission requires examining how weaker perpetrators can dominate autonomous individuals through psychological mechanisms and erosion of baseline agency.
Aug 05, 11:11 PMRead on Substack →

Why Abdul El-Sayed Won

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The Free Press
  • Abdul El-Sayed, a member of the Democratic Party's left wing, narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary by 1 percentage point over moderate Haley Stevens.
  • El-Sayed's victory was powered by a coalition featuring visible pro-Palestine activism, signaling the party's populist ideological shift.
  • The upset result reveals deepening tensions within the Democratic Party between progressive and moderate wings on key policy issues.
Aug 05, 02:12 PMRead on Substack →

Cleaner Not Clean

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Lord Fed from Lord Fed's Gazette
  • S&P 500 rallied ~500 points from Wednesday's low near 7,300 to approach 8,000, validating original summer forecast despite interim volatility.
  • Author acknowledged excessive bearish positioning during the dip but maintained long exposure throughout the sell-off and recovery.
  • Current portfolio maintains significant tech exposure (META 9%, MSFT 7%, ORCL 10%) with puts serving as volatility hedges at a cost.
  • Author cut Amazon after earnings but kept Phase 3 basket at 20% weight, staying committed to original 8,000 target despite tactical misreads on path.
Aug 05, 10:33 AMRead on Substack →

Markets · 16

Investing in Argentina is Back in Vogue: Chart Pack for Adventurous Investors

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Mihail from TheOldEconomy
  • Argentine equities remain relatively cheap compared to historical peaks, with LatAm still significantly undervalued versus US markets measured by ILF/SPY ratio.
  • Investing strategy focuses on identifying catalysts that trigger phase transitions from price consolidation to trend expansion, creating favorable risk-reward dynamics.
  • Chart analysis of Argentine equities demonstrates breakout patterns and regime shifts that signal higher probability of success with limited downside exposure.
Aug 07, 06:01 AMRead on Substack →

US Markets - First Look

Derek Wallis
  • US markets slightly higher ending solid week; S&P +14bp, 10-year yield 4.67%, USD -4bp; international markets mixed with European tech leading.
  • Asian markets divergent with Japan +64bp and China +1% but Korea -60bp; Beijing testing tech trade truce dynamics.
  • Upcoming employment report and consumer credit data due Friday; themes include Iran's Hormuz closure plans, FX intervention limits, and China's export momentum.
Aug 07, 05:08 AMRead on Substack →

What I'm Watching So You Don't Have To

The Message of the Markets from Ron Insana
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized financial journalists covering the Federal Reserve, dismissing them as stenographers unable to perform real economic analysis.
  • Author defends Fed journalism as requiring deep expertise in monetary policy, banking systems, and market impact beyond simple note-taking.
  • Article responds to broader debate about quality of coverage and analysis of central bank policy and its cascading economic effects.
Aug 06, 06:34 PMRead on Substack →

The Yen’s Hail Mary

Peruvian Bull
  • US and Japan jointly intervened in currency markets for first time since 2011, with Treasury buying $5-10 billion in yen caught on notepad.
  • Japan funded its side using Fed's little-used FIMA repo facility by posting Treasuries as collateral rather than selling on open market.
  • Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled this new mechanism will become regular tool, suggesting structural shift in how central banks conduct joint interventions.
Aug 06, 05:41 PMRead on Substack →

The more you trade, the less you make

Bob Pisani
  • Morningstar's 'Mind the Gap' report found that actual investor returns lag fund aggregate returns by 1.2 percentage points annually due to poor timing and trading behavior.
  • Over a 10-year period ending Dec 2025, the average dollar earned 8.7% annually versus the 9.9% aggregate return, representing nearly 12% underperformance.
  • Frequent trading, market timing attempts, and constant money movements significantly reduce real investment returns for most investors.
Aug 06, 05:13 PMRead on Substack →

Interview on Odds on Open

Bison Insights
  • The author discusses his investment process and approach in depth during an appearance on the Odds on Open hedge fund podcast.
  • He emphasizes continuous learning from other investors, books, and company reports as foundational to building an investment framework.
  • The interview explores rarely-discussed aspects of his process with the goal of potentially providing insights to other investors.
Aug 06, 10:00 AMRead on Substack →

ZTEST Electronics Inc. (CSE: ZTE / OTCID: ZTSTF) Hitting the Reset Button

CanadianValueInvestors Substack
  • ZTEST Electronics, a small Ontario contract electronics manufacturer, has shifted from years of losses to sudden profitability.
  • The company recently installed new board and management with cash available for deployment, positioning it as a turnaround opportunity.
  • The analysis suggests the turnaround fundamentals warrant investor attention despite the company's prior struggles.
Aug 06, 08:17 AMRead on Substack →

It's Time To Be Bullish On Compute, Again.

Capitalist-Letters
  • Great investors create mental models by synthesizing ideas from multiple disciplines and applying them situationally to markets.
  • Peter Lynch and Charlie Munger demonstrate how background in history and law shaped their investment philosophies—Lynch on market cycles, Munger on downside risk reduction.
  • Warren Buffett exemplified adaptability, shifting from small-cap stocks to special situations to fairly-priced exceptional companies as his capital base grew.
Aug 06, 07:45 AMRead on Substack →

Capex, Cash Flow and Call Options

Andrew Sarna
  • ISM manufacturing data shows strongest growth pace since 2022, with earnings revisions at their strongest level since Q1 2006.
  • Hyperscalers face sustainability questions as capital spending reaches unsustainable levels—Oracle spending 100% of next 12 months revenue on capex.
  • Market questions whether hyperscalers can convert capex-driven growth into durable cash flow generation despite strong relative performance versus Nasdaq.
Aug 06, 05:50 AMRead on Substack →

US Markets - First Look

Derek Wallis
  • US markets slightly higher with S&P +20bp; Gulf drama may be cooling with Iran-Oman agreement on Hormuz shipping route.
  • European banks rallying, Asia mixed with China +56bp and Japan +45bp but Korea -4.6% after Hynix flash crash.
  • Key themes: rate trader focus, 'Sell America' debate resurfacing, and weekly claims data at 8:30am alongside DeepMind restructuring news.
Aug 06, 05:10 AMRead on Substack →

Trading for profit in a skeptical world

Mark Farrington from Global Watchtower
  • Financial journalism from Bloomberg, FT, Reuters, and WSJ has abandoned neutrality, adopting consistent political slant that makes factual information harder to extract.
  • Traders and investors now must apply constant political bias filtering to financial news, an exhausting mental burden that undermines the utility of traditional news sources.
  • The erosion of secular financial journalism creates asymmetric information challenges for market participants trying to separate signal from editorial opinion.
Aug 06, 01:48 AMRead on Substack →

Fairlead Strategies Idea Generator

Fairlead Strategies Idea Generator
  • S&P 500 has broken out of consolidation phase with improving short-term momentum creating favorable conditions for equity exposure.
  • Technical analysis identifies biotech sector breakouts from established chart patterns as key opportunity.
  • Current market environment supports bottom-up stock selection and adding risk exposure.
Aug 05, 12:41 PMRead on Substack →

SpaceX, Adding It Up: The $̶2̶3̶5̶ $400 Billion Cash Gap

Cape Fear Advisors
  • SpaceX's cash funding gap has widened from $235B to $400B through 2030, entirely directed toward AI compute infrastructure instead of original rocket/fab plans.
  • Terafab semiconductor fab, positioned as essential in the IPO pitch and originally valued at $119B, has gone quiet with no disclosed progress.
  • The company's first public quarter shows capital allocation diverging sharply from the shareholder pitch, with AI builds prioritized over stated foundational objectives.
Aug 05, 12:28 PMRead on Substack →

Red Flag Update: LeMaitre Gets Cut; Quick CDW Comment

Herb Greenberg's Red Flag Alerts
  • LeMaitre medical device company missed Q2 2026 guidance, with organic growth decelerating despite reliance on pricing increases.
  • The company lowered full-year organic growth guidance across the board after underperforming in its historically strongest quarter.
  • Red flags identified include declining organic growth, earnings quality levers, and limited room for error in execution.
  • CEO acknowledged underperformance at the start of earnings call, signaling management awareness of deteriorating fundamentals.
Aug 05, 10:52 AMRead on Substack →

Still cautious

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Geo Chen from Fidenza Macro
  • Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness fund imploded due to 4:1 leverage on his AI semiconductor positions, despite his prescient AI scaling thesis.
  • Fire sale of Aschenbrenner's portfolio to Citadel has led markets to believe AI semiconductor trade bottomed after rapid deescalation of geopolitical tensions.
  • Author maintains cautious stance following the AI super-cycle top, noting leverage as a critical risk factor even for sophisticated investors with correct long-term views.
Aug 05, 09:10 AMRead on Substack →

US Markets - Five Points

Derek Wallis
  • US markets continue higher as new highs tend to beget further new highs in market momentum cycles.
  • Effective energy policy should prioritize cost reduction toward zero rather than ideological mandates.
  • The narrative around CO2 as an existential crisis conflates scientific data with political assertions used to justify centralized planning interventions.
Aug 05, 06:21 AMRead on Substack →

Culture · 16

Thugs, concentrated erotic insanity, benefits of coffee, educating electricians, was Freud right?

James Marriott from Cultural Capital
  • Cities function as schools of tolerance through repeated casual interactions between strangers across class, culture, and race lines.
  • Banal conversations in everyday settings accumulate to build shared humanity necessary for complex modern societies.
  • Author discusses forthcoming book 'The New Dark Ages' launching in four weeks with upcoming public conversation events.
Aug 07, 12:30 AMRead on Substack →

Is a Multibillion-Dollar Company Smarter than a 6th Grader?

Ted Gioia
  • Major companies now employ 'audience capture and control' strategies similar to digital platforms, locking in consumers and exploiting them.
  • Luxury goods manufacturers like high-end car makers are adopting predatory monetization tactics that treat customers poorly.
  • Corporate executives are rewarded for aggressive customer harvesting rather than penalized, reflecting a shift in business ethics.
Aug 06, 05:26 PMRead on Substack →

An author’s $2 million book deal was pulled over suspected AI use. Where does publishing go from here?

The Substack Post
  • A $2 million book deal was pulled by the author's own agents over unsubstantiated suspected AI use in the manuscript.
  • This is the third major public instance in 2025 of AI allegations disrupting publishing deals, with a pattern emerging among Black authors.
  • The publishing industry faces growing challenges authenticating whether manuscripts were created with or without AI assistance.
Aug 06, 04:01 PMRead on Substack →

Slop art

Mark Phillips from The Till
  • The author reflects on the evolution from VHS rental limitations to DVD director's commentaries and discovering challenging films like Kubrick's work.
  • Early exposure to complex cinema like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, and A Clockwork Orange represented a maturation beyond mainstream entertainment.
  • Personal film studies journey illustrates how consumer access to media has evolved and shaped individual cultural development and artistic taste.
Aug 06, 12:05 PMRead on Substack →

A Stanford postdoc's longevity lies

Inside LongevityÂź
  • A Stanford postdoc falsely claimed to be a board-certified MD/PhD neurosurgeon despite holding only a German medical degree and postdoctoral position.
  • Verification of medical credentials through official databases (Medical Board of California, American Board of Medical Specialties) found no evidence supporting her claims of U.S. board certification or California medical license.
  • The case highlights risks of credential inflation in the longevity and health advice space where false authority can mislead followers.
Aug 06, 11:14 AMRead on Substack →

High-Protein Stuffed Onions

Primal Gourmet
  • High-protein stuffed onions are made by blanching and filling onion layers with seasoned ground beef and rice, then braising in tomato broth.
  • The recipe works as make-ahead meal prep with flavors improving overnight and is suitable for cooking on a Traeger for added smokiness.
  • Onions provide natural sweetness balancing savory filling while remaining low-calorie and high-protein for sustained satiety.
Aug 06, 10:03 AMRead on Substack →

Your Bloods Came Back Fine. Here Are The Two Sentences For Your Next Appointment.

Nobody Talks About This
  • Sexual dysfunction from antidepressants (SSRIs) is significantly underreported because patients and doctors avoid discussing it openly.
  • A systematic review of 13 randomized trials covering 5,941 adults found SSRIs carry 3.28 times the risk of orgasmic dysfunction versus placebo.
  • Clinical trial protocols often only capture sexual side effects when patients voluntarily report them, systematically underestimating true incidence rates.
Aug 06, 09:09 AMRead on Substack →

Communist Party Techno, The Chartbook & The Refinery

Jeremy McKeown from Hypernormal Times
  • Traveler discovers modern China offers exceptional consumer experiences—ultra-efficient services, luxury dining at bargain prices, vibrant nightlife reflecting national pride.
  • Rooftop techno parties in Shanghai with CCP flags demonstrate how contemporary Chinese culture blends capitalist consumer culture with state nationalism.
  • Author's initial skepticism about visiting China transforms upon discovering authentic high-end experiences outside mainstream tourist zones and unexpected cost efficiency.
Aug 06, 07:52 AMRead on Substack →

An Old and Obscure Publication

Jason Jonker from The Chaplain Chronicles
  • English chaplains at Old Bailey criminal court published 'The Ordinary of Newgate's Account' from 1676-1772 documenting condemned criminals' behavior and final words.
  • Nearly 100 years of archive survives with photocopied originals and digital transcriptions available on the Proceedings of The Old Bailey website.
  • Historical documents provide fascinating time capsule of 17th-18th century crime, justice, and language despite archaic prose and irregular spelling.
Aug 06, 05:15 AMRead on Substack →

Citizen AYNE: the very serious look at sport and media. Episode 4, brought by 54.

Roger Mitchell from As In The Lake
  • Citizen AYNE Episode 4 features strategist Davide Tesoro-Tess discussing European broadcaster consolidation (Comcast/Sky, RTL, MFE).
  • Panel explores whether media consolidation is driven by cost savings or advertising power, and survival strategies amid market change.
  • Discussion covers vertical integration, free-to-air vs pay TV models, and strategic positioning in rapidly evolving European media landscape.
Aug 06, 04:45 AMRead on Substack →

Jammed Up on Your Own Bullshit

Jared Dillian from We're Gonna Get Those Bastards
  • Book blurbs from important people are largely performative endorsements, with many prominent blurbists admitting they skim rather than fully read the work.
  • The blurb system is humiliating for authors to navigate and ineffective for readers, who rarely use endorsements as purchasing signals.
  • Amazon bestseller pages reveal the blurb game through collections of 30-40 generic endorsements that obviously reflect minimal engagement with the actual book.
Aug 05, 06:44 PMRead on Substack →

Everybody Lost in the Viral Burger King Clash Over Israel and Palestine

John Aziz
  • Burger King employee fired after directing 'Free Palestine' comment at Israeli customer, highlighting tensions around political harassment.
  • Both Israeli individuals and Palestinians should not be held responsible for political conflicts or government policies they don't control.
  • Incident illustrates broader conflict where legitimate grievances and political positions fuel hostility toward ordinary people based on identity.
Aug 05, 04:29 PMRead on Substack →

Defeating Antizionism âœĄïž MELANIE PHILLIPS

Shana Meyerson from Unapologetically Jewish
  • Melanie Phillips' new book 'Fighting the Hate' provides practical strategies for Jews confronting the surge in antisemitism and antizionism post-October 7.
  • Phillips examines how antizionism manifests in multiple forms and outlines actionable approaches to defeat it within broader Western civilization debates.
  • The podcast episode with Shana Meyerson discusses the ideological roots of the antizionism 'mind virus' and counter-strategies based on Phillips' 35+ years of commentary.
Aug 05, 12:02 PMRead on Substack →

Kitchen Scraps: Austrian Edition

Chris Kimball's Substack
  • Salzburg and Vienna remain premier food destinations despite record summer heat, offering both traditional and contemporary dining experiences.
  • 220 Grad offers specialty breakfast items like Tutti Frutti yogurt with fruit and tahini in a recently upgraded central location near the Festspiele.
  • Schranne Farmer's Market (Thursday mornings only) provides premium local ingredients including chanterelles, apricots, cured meats, and artisanal products.
  • The author's family farm stay near Salzburg connects to local history, including tenuous links to the Von Trapp family whose true story differs significantly from popular film adaptation.
Aug 05, 10:03 AMRead on Substack →

In Defense of Whores

Chaotic Neutral
  • The classic 'haggling over price' joke exposes how all romantic decisions inherently involve transactional bargaining beneath social pretense.
  • Partner attractiveness combines friendship, sexual appeal, and resource access with individual-specific weightings that determine relationship pursuit.
  • High-status males like Leonardo DiCaprio openly optimize for youth and beauty (80% sex appeal weighting) while limiting other relationship dimensions.
  • The article defends rather than condemns the transactional nature of romance, arguing that acknowledging market dynamics provides clearer relationship understanding.
Aug 05, 09:22 AMRead on Substack →

If "everything is art" then nothing is

Hot Takes by Adam Singer
  • Postmodern art philosophy has devolved into meaningless spectacle where a taped banana sells for $120k+ with the eaten banana later presented as performance art.
  • When everything is declared art, nothing retains meaning or value—the system becomes a con to convince consumers that worthless items have legitimacy.
  • Following postmodern logic to its conclusion leads to a nihilistic destination of empty spectacle, tax grifts, and the erosion of genuine craft and beauty.
Aug 05, 07:19 AMRead on Substack →

Energy · 13

💬 New thread from Nico

Nico from AiQ
  • Canadian canola crop conditions shifted from excessive wetness in May-June to hot and dry conditions in July, with late-planted Southern Prairie fields facing moisture stress.
  • Bullish canola setup validated after European crop tours, though overbought positioning in MATIF remains a near-term headwind before European traders return from holiday.
  • Current cash and futures prices appear justified as European crop problems become evident, positioning traders favorably despite near-term technical resistance.
Aug 07, 05:43 AMRead on Substack →

Put Crudely, It's Refining Stupid

Jeremy McKeown from Hypernormal Times
  • Global refining crisis more severe than crude shortage; ~5M barrels/day of refining capacity destroyed across Iran, Russia, and China represents real constraint.
  • US refineries operating at 97% capacity (highest since 2018), exporting record 1.9M barrels/day diesel abroad, indicating structural supply bottleneck.
  • Trump's $2.50 gasoline promise unrealistic since constraint is war-damaged refinery capacity (~5M bpd offline), not Hormuz strait access; refineries cannot quickly reopen.
Aug 07, 01:17 AMRead on Substack →

Midweek Macro Note: The Energy Situation This Week, NFP Preview - July, Asia Update Part 8

MacroEdge Research
  • MacroEdge launching new Oil and Gas Research service to navigate complex global energy landscape with focus on inventory dynamics.
  • Market euphoria fading as reality catches up on oil inventory situation in US and globally; headline manipulation has limited duration.
  • Energy sector analysis emphasizes patience during murky period as inventory and market perception reconcile over coming months.
Aug 06, 11:07 PMRead on Substack →

Coal Gangue Recycling in China

Dr Warwick Powell from Warwick Powell's Substack
  • Coal gangue recycling in China's Shanxi province converts mining waste into high-value construction materials, demonstrating negentropic innovation.
  • Thermoeconomic framework shows successful societies manage entropy across complex systems by intelligently addressing byproducts and waste streams.
  • China's scaling experiments in circular material cycles offer replicable models for Global South addressing resource constraints and legacy waste accumulation.
Aug 06, 06:00 PMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from Matt Warder

The Coal Trader
  • Core Natural Resources beat earnings expectations despite missing revenue forecast, driven by an $88 million insurance recovery from Leer South combustion event.
  • Lower operating costs and increased share repurchases (200,000 additional shares) contributed to adjusted EPS of $2.51 versus $1.01 estimate.
  • Stock price gained 7%+ on the earnings beat, demonstrating market appreciation for better-than-expected bottom-line performance.
Aug 06, 08:33 AMRead on Substack →

Saudi economy faces trifecta of problems from Houthi blockade

Matein Khalid from Matein’s Substack
  • Iran-backed Houthi blockade of Bab al-Mandab and strikes on Aramco facilities create a three-pronged economic threat to Saudi Arabia.
  • Houthis violated 2022 truce by attacking Saudi tankers and the Yanbu pipeline terminus, which handles 90% of Saudi seaborne oil exports (4.6M bpd).
  • IRGC escalation demonstrates shift from proxy conflict to direct economic warfare aimed at panicking global oil markets.
Aug 06, 05:47 AMRead on Substack →

Africa and Asia are paying a high price for the Iran war

Matein Khalid from Matein’s Substack
  • Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global crude and LNG traffic, but is critical for over 50% of global urea and ammonia exports from GCC.
  • March 3 IRGC ballistic missile attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan crippled ~17% of the country's LNG production capacity.
  • Disruption of natural gas feedstock (80% of nitrogen fertilizer production costs) creates cascading economic pressure on African and Asian agricultural sectors.
Aug 06, 05:44 AMRead on Substack →

US Oil Shockwave: Inventories Plunge, Four Seas Crisis Explodes – Weekly EIA Data Bombshell

Anas Alhajji Daily Energy Report
  • US crude inventories rose 2.479 mb to 406.987 mb while SPR declined 2.841 mb/d, with gasoline and distillate stocks falling.
  • Refinery utilization decreased to 96.5% with gross crude inputs dropping to 17.381 mb/d amid changing demand patterns.
  • US crude imports increased 0.515 mb/d to 6.198 mb/d while exports climbed 0.218 mb/d, signaling shifts in global trade flows.
Aug 05, 05:57 PMRead on Substack →

EIA WPSR Summary for week ending 7-31-26

Tim Dallinger's Energy Report
  • Weekly crude build of 2.5 MMB puts inventories 6% below seasonal average while SPR draw slowed and sits just above 300 MMB.
  • Spot WTI at $74 remains deeply discounted relative to fair value based on EIA inventory models, suggesting mispricing.
  • Heavy crude in high demand from US refiners while light sweet barrels unsuitable for domestic processing are exported; unaccounted crude surged to substantial levels.
Aug 05, 05:15 PMRead on Substack →

The Houthis have found Saudi Arabia’s jugular

Andrew Fox from Fox On War
  • Houthis targeted Saudi tanker at Yanbu and Najran airport amid broader campaign against Saudi energy infrastructure and the East-West pipeline.
  • Yemen's four-year truce unraveling at critical moment when Strait of Hormuz traffic remains disrupted and Saudi crude diverted westward.
  • Houthis have developed survival and targeting capabilities through decades of conflict, converting state repression into operational effectiveness and recruitment.
Aug 05, 03:23 PMRead on Substack →

The Beijing Swing, Part 1: Crude Oil

Rory Johnston from Commodity Context
  • China cut crude oil seaborne imports by 5.4 MMbpd, offsetting nearly all supply losses from Strait of Hormuz closure within one to two months.
  • This 'Beijing Swing' represents a historic exercise of market influence by a single country, accomplished faster than fractious OPEC+ politics allows.
  • The import collapse combined refining run cuts with strategic crude stocking policy changes, though exact inventory dynamics remain disputed among analysts.
  • Conflicting data on Chinese strategic stockbuilding creates uncertainty about whether the bulk of the swing was driven by halting previous inventory accumulation.
Aug 05, 09:47 AMRead on Substack →

💬 New thread from Matt Warder

The Coal Trader
  • Australian premium low-volatility coking coal gained $0.60/t to $214.55/t FOB after Peak Downs cargo traded at $216.58/t, showing modest rebound.
  • SGX coking coal futures staged broad recovery across entire curve with gains extending through multiple contract months.
  • Underlying market tone remains largely unchanged despite price recovery, with trading activity remaining limited across major physical coal benchmarks.
Aug 05, 08:50 AMRead on Substack →

Sunny business

Irina Slav on energy
  • Solar deployment is expanding into traditionally unsuitable regions like the Arctic Circle despite limited sunlight.
  • European solar boom is driven by policy incentives rather than pure climate logic, with some regions poorly suited for the technology.
  • Smart meter integration with renewable generation is creating complex grid management challenges around demand and supply matching.
Aug 05, 07:01 AMRead on Substack →

Politics · 12

Can Iran close Hormuz?

Policy Tensor
  • Iran's IRGC escalated from demanding permission for Hormuz transit in early July to fully closing the Strait on July 11, banning all vessel passage.
  • Official closure declaration represents significant geopolitical shift in controlling critical global energy chokepoint.
  • Analysis examines feasibility and implications of Iran enforcing complete Hormuz closure.
Aug 07, 03:29 AMRead on Substack →

Dear Europe: It's Not Racist to Have A Rational Immigration Policy

Kaizen Asiedu
  • Spain's military response to 50,000-60,000 irregular border crossings at Ceuta in three days (largest single surge on EU soil) effectively contained crisis within days.
  • Author critiques the quality of Western political and intellectual discourse on immigration as fundamentally flawed and abysmal.
  • Ceuta crisis exposed deeper systemic failures in how Western nations think about and debate immigration policy beyond surface-level responses.
Aug 06, 05:49 PMRead on Substack →

The Weird Effect Of Claiming To Speak On Behalf Of A Whole Group Of People

John Aziz
  • Western leftists often attempt to speak on behalf of marginalized groups like Palestinians despite internal disagreement within those groups.
  • Well-educated leftists claim to represent the working poor while occupying privileged positions themselves, creating cognitive dissonance.
  • This pattern of representatives claiming authority over disparate groups has been a persistent tension in leftist politics since Marx.
Aug 06, 05:34 PMRead on Substack →

A Conversation with Avi Abelow: Israel is on the Front Lines Defending the West

Restoring the West by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • Israel is positioned as defending Western civilization against Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea in a broader spiritual and civilizational conflict.
  • Supporting Israel's right to exist peacefully is framed as essential to restoring pro-Western consensus domestically.
  • The conversation argues that U.S.-Israel alignment against these adversaries is the definitive struggle of the current era.
Aug 06, 11:58 AMRead on Substack →

The Majority of Muslims and The Left Despise The Truth

The Grand Strategy from Khaled Hassan
  • Author describes personal journey from Islam to Judaism, depicting the painful process of questioning childhood indoctrination about national and religious superiority.
  • Explores how fathers often teach blind loyalty disguised as contentment, teaching children to value what they have rather than aspire to grow.
  • Critiques how this conditioning prevents intellectual independence and critical thinking about inherited beliefs and identities.
Aug 06, 08:05 AMRead on Substack →

Is World War III Beginning? The Strategic Logic of Global War Expansion

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Prof Robert Pape
  • Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel raises historical question of how regional wars escalate into global conflicts, moving beyond simple accident or miscalculation theories.
  • Leaders deliberately expand conflicts when they calculate military advantage from opening new fronts rather than containing existing ones—war escalation is strategic, not impulsive.
  • Understanding why leaders choose widening battles requires examining their strategic cost-benefit analysis rather than assuming loss of control drives global war expansion.
Aug 06, 07:54 AMRead on Substack →

The BBC Betrayed Britain—and Britain Is Walking Away

Restoring the West by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • BBC losing audience share to Netflix and GB News as viewers abandon state-backed media in favor of alternatives.
  • Decades of institutional failures, including the Jimmy Savile scandal, have shattered public trust in the organization.
  • Citizens increasingly rejecting legacy institutions seen as correcting rather than informing free minds.
Aug 05, 04:59 PMRead on Substack →

PM Takaichi: A Leader for Another Time?

Mateen Chaudhry from Mateen's Newsletter - Discuss The Tape
  • PM Sanae Takaichi executed masterclass preparation within traditional LDP machinery and secured commanding mandate with conservative vision.
  • Her rise was built on 2010s-era issues like constitutional revision and national security, but inherited a transformed geopolitical landscape.
  • Shakespearean tragedy of a leader perfectly prepared for the wrong era, mismatched to current global challenges.
Aug 05, 04:46 PMRead on Substack →

Permission Slips

Capitalist Exploits (Substack)
  • The author was debanked without court order, explanation, or appeal, demonstrating the distinction between owning assets and having permission to use them.
  • Canada's 2022 Emergencies Act froze 210 bank accounts holding C$7.8M belonging to protesters deemed irritating by authorities.
  • Most people's wealth relies on permission from institutions rather than true ownership, creating vulnerability to arbitrary financial exclusion.
Aug 05, 12:39 PMRead on Substack →

Be Wary, Not Alarmed, By This Federal Court

Restoring the West by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) conducts proceedings using classified evidence unavailable to the defendant, raising due process concerns.
  • Despite constitutional challenges, the court's procedures include safeguards such as Article III judges with lifetime tenure rather than administrative judges.
  • The ATRC remained dormant for 30 years until July 2026, when it began its sole function of determining non-citizen terrorist designations.
  • Fears about the court's constitutional problems are likely overblown given its deliberate procedural design to balance security and fairness.
Aug 05, 11:59 AMRead on Substack →

The Green Handbrake

BowTiedMara from BowTiedMara - Argentina & Geoarbitrage
  • UNESCO World Heritage Committee circulated draft decision requesting Argentina suspend works on Punta Colorada oil terminal, Argentina's most important infrastructure project in decades.
  • NGO petition successfully elevated to UN letterhead, demonstrating power of environmental advocacy network to influence geopolitical energy development.
  • Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline consortium including YPF, Chevron, Shell and others aims to double Argentina's oil export capacity from 180,000 to 700,000 barrels per day.
Aug 05, 08:45 AMRead on Substack →

Elections and other stuff

Gregory Marks from Gregory’s Substack
  • White House compromises on major policy issues heading into midterms while media pushes socialism fears, but swing voters are voting against GOP rather than for Democrats.
  • Democratic establishment faces internal challenges as grassroots candidates outperform well-funded establishment picks, exemplified by Michigan primary dynamics.
  • Election margins are determined by voter fatigue with lies and corruption rather than positive enthusiasm for either party.
Aug 05, 08:05 AMRead on Substack →

AI · 8

Seven reasons I wouldn’t count Google out

Gary Marcus from Marcus on AI
  • Google/Alphabet is experiencing significant talent exodus including Demis Hassabis stepping down and other star researchers departing for competitors.
  • Despite leadership turmoil and delayed models, Google retains structural advantages including unmatched data access, compute capabilities, TPU chips, and enormous cash reserves.
  • Google's massive distribution network across Android, Search, Gmail, YouTube, and Docs positions it for recovery despite current competitive challenges from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Aug 06, 01:04 PMRead on Substack →

How to unleash a swarm of AI agents

Khe Hy
  • Claude's workflows feature enables parallel, independent AI agents working on different subtasks rather than one agent handling everything sequentially.
  • Context contamination occurs when a single AI model sees all intermediate steps, reducing quality; separating tasks into independent LLM sessions improves outputs.
  • Multi-step complex tasks benefit from 'ring-fencing' where each workflow component operates independently with clean context, similar to having separate expert workers.
Aug 06, 08:03 AMRead on Substack →

The New Enterprise AI Go-To-Market Playbook 📚

Linas from Linas's Newsletter
  • Enterprise AI founders face a critical go-to-market choice between 'Lighthouse' (3 Fortune 100 logos) and 'Landgrab' (300 mid-market accounts) strategies based on executive exposure and social proof dynamics.
  • 95% of enterprise GenAI pilots fail to reach production, often due to incorrect market positioning chosen before hiring sales teams.
  • Companies like Sierra, Glean, Abridge, and Cursor each strategically selected their sales motion lane, with wrong choices burning entire funding rounds.
Aug 06, 04:29 AMRead on Substack →

Elon Musk’s preposterous and possibly harmful prediction about robotic surgery

Gary Marcus from Marcus on AI
  • Musk's claim that robots will become the best surgeons anytime soon is unrealistic, with his timeline predictions consistently failing to materialize.
  • Prominent roboticist Rodney Brooks dismissed the assertion as 'completely crazy talk' lacking lab demonstrations or feasibility evidence.
  • Musk's pattern of making bold predictions and later quietly repositioning timelines undermines credibility on technological breakthroughs.
Aug 05, 05:19 PMRead on Substack →

The Month AI Conquered Math: The Full Story

Alberto Romero from The Algorithmic Bridge
  • AI systems are rapidly advancing in mathematical problem-solving, creating both opportunities and existential concerns for the field of mathematics.
  • The explosion of AI-generated mathematical proofs raises questions about the nature of mathematical understanding and whether churning out solutions constitutes genuine mastery.
  • 10,000-word deep dive examining cultural, philosophical, and business implications of AI's impact on mathematical research and practice.
Aug 05, 09:13 AMRead on Substack →

The Next Wave of AI: Physical

Geiger Capital | Substack
  • Next AI frontier is physical robotics integration, moving AI from screens into real-world interaction and labor applications.
  • Author initiated largest stock position since 2025 in company positioned for Physical AI/Robotics theme, believing it comparable to earlier Definium Therapeutics position that gained 470%.
  • Physical AI combined with robotics expected to reorder entire economy, representing the next major technology inflection point after computational AI.
Aug 05, 08:44 AMRead on Substack →

Nobody Checked Deloitte's Report. One Academic Did. It Cost Them A$97,587.

Nate from Nate’s Substack
  • Academic researcher identified numerous errors in a high-profile Deloitte report, highlighting widespread problem of unvetted AI-generated content in professional documents.
  • Organizations are shipping unread AI-generated documents at machine speed, shifting time and cost burden to recipients who must verify accuracy and relevance.
  • Solution involves treating authorship as a deliberate process and repositioning AI as a tool within human editorial workflows rather than as autonomous document generator.
Aug 05, 08:03 AMRead on Substack →

Mayflies With Pension Paperwork (100)

Peter Simmons from Ground Truth
  • An AI agent was retired after one day of service due to token accumulation reaching 408,000 tokens, not due to error but by design.
  • The agent's transcript grew excessively because cache configuration forced it to pay full price to remember itself across five-minute discount windows.
  • Proper procedure and session management can prevent similar costly token bloat issues in future AI deployments.
Aug 05, 08:00 AMRead on Substack →

Trading · 7

💬 New thread from Nico

Nico from AiQ
  • AiQ announcing search for intern with STEM background, strong statistical foundation, and experience in LLMs, weather, farming, and financial markets.
  • Commentary on crude oil and wheat markets with notes on crude market volatility and sugar sector movement on lower crush spreads.
  • Publication planning to release background on company path forward, datasets, tools, and methodology in coming weeks with stakeholder feedback solicitation.
Aug 06, 05:37 PMRead on Substack →

Market Analysis and Trades for 8/7

PharmD_KS from PharmD Capital Trading with PharmD_KS
  • NQ futures saw significant weakness overnight with a large gap down that reached the 29269 target level within five minutes.
  • A 3-day balance formation above a bullish RTH gap is expected as NQ struggles to reclaim strength following the 30069 failure.
  • The technical setup suggests continued downside pressure with specific resistance and support levels identified for trading.
Aug 06, 04:52 PMRead on Substack →

Trading Post 8/6/2026 Two Shorts, 3 Earnings Reports with 1 Add & 2 Holds

Michael Burry
  • Michael Burry shorted Oracle at $144.63 and Nebius at $211.77, citing off-balance sheet liabilities and uncommenced leases as key red flags.
  • Multiple companies are carrying extremely large lease commitments (up to 11 years) at 18x their annual sales, indicating unsustainable debt structures.
  • Flutter, Mercado Libre, Fiserv, and Zoetis all reported earnings, with Burry making trading adjustments based on fundamental analysis of balance sheet composition.
Aug 06, 12:04 PMRead on Substack →

The Mispriced Assets Super Bowl

Nick Nemeth from Mispriced Assets
  • Three major portfolio positions report earnings tomorrow within a 15-minute window: Groupon (18% of model portfolio), Corsair, and StepStone short.
  • Earnings timing creates volatility opportunity—Groupon releases after-hours with no management commentary until Friday 8am call, while competitors take questions at 5pm.
  • Author treats earnings season as high-stakes event requiring position monitoring and preparation for rapid market reaction to reports and management commentary.
Aug 06, 07:17 AMRead on Substack →

Postcards: Leopold and the Media (Part III)

Postcards From the Edge of the World
  • Leopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund saw a 52-day media reversal cycle, crowned then buried by journalists with shifting narratives driven by psychology of market participants.
  • Part III of the series (paid subscribers only) offers a multi-year trading strategy and single stock recommendation based on extraction and chokepoint dynamics.
  • The Leopold case study reveals how media psychology and market sentiment feedback loops shape perception of hedge fund performance and credibility.
Aug 05, 08:14 PMRead on Substack →

Market Analysis and Trades for 8/6

PharmD_KS from PharmD Capital Trading with PharmD_KS
  • NQ rallied in straight line to 30069 high, surpassing weekly expected move and reaching major resistance after Monday's brief wick below 28400.
  • Extended price action beyond weekly projections made long positions inappropriate; hedges recommended for tech-exposed portfolios.
  • Weekly market analysis framework from prior post (SPY/QQQ) provides context for daily tactical trading decisions.
Aug 05, 05:25 PMRead on Substack →

Trading Post August 5, 2026 - One Buy, One Sale, One Reason

Michael Burry
  • Flutter's U.S. gambling EBITDA collapsed 70% to $119M, offset by 10% international growth, forcing leverage expectations up from 3.7x to 4.3x.
  • Prediction markets like Kalshi ($39.7B annual volume) are disrupting traditional sportsbooks by offering alternative wagering mechanisms with lower regulatory friction.
  • CEO Peter Jackson is stepping down after 9 years as Flutter and DraftKings face existential pressure from prediction market competition.
Aug 05, 02:49 PMRead on Substack →

Macro · 5

The Economics of an Aging World

Andrew Sarna
  • Developed world population aged 65+ is growing ~4 million annually through 2030, with US cohorts shifting from stagnation to 4% annual growth.
  • Aging demographics drive structural shifts in consumer spending toward healthcare and home improvements while reducing education, dining, and apparel spending.
  • Capital ownership increasingly determines upper-class status over wage income alone, as stagnant wages and asset appreciation widen wealth gaps across developed economies.
Aug 07, 05:44 AMRead on Substack →

What's that, Lassie? Timmy's fallen down a well?

Jeremy McKeown from Hypernormal Times
  • The US economy shows strong fundamentals (3.3% consumption growth, 8.4% business investment jump) yet gold and bonds signal Fed independence erosion and monetary instability.
  • The Federal Reserve is quietly abusing pandemic-era repo facilities to allow Japan to purchase yen with dollar loans against Treasury collateral, a form of coordinated currency intervention.
  • Gold's surge toward $4,300 indicates market pricing of easier monetary policy despite red-hot economic conditions, signaling structural concerns about Fed constraints.
Aug 06, 01:48 AMRead on Substack →

Kontrarian Korner

Rudy Havenstein from A Havenstein Moment.
  • A 25-year period ending recently saw no reported growth in new auto prices according to BLS data, questioning inflation measurement credibility.
  • The author discusses historical CPI data discrepancies and their implications for understanding true inflation trends.
  • Recent podcast appearance with Dave Collum and Marty Bent covered macroeconomic commentary and contrarian perspectives on economic data.
Aug 05, 12:38 PMRead on Substack →

Panda Diplomacy

Martin Tixier from Macronomics Newsletter
  • Bank of Japan currency intervention following Situational Awareness hedge fund collapse reveals fragility in leveraged 'dumb beta' positioned as alpha.
  • Chinese currency internationalization and new financial infrastructure changes are reshaping global capital flows and monetary cooperation.
  • Panda diplomacy analogy illustrates how China is strategically managing relationships through gradual policy shifts rather than dramatic gestures.
  • Recent yen gyrations and diplomatic tensions (China-Japan pandas incident) signal evolving geopolitical dynamics affecting financial markets.
Aug 05, 10:19 AMRead on Substack →

The Affordability Trap: Why Everyone Feels Broke

The Prof G Pod
  • K-shaped economy reveals disconnect between macroeconomic data showing resilient consumers and widespread perception of affordability crisis.
  • Housing, healthcare, childcare, and insurance costs have significantly outpaced wage growth, eroding real purchasing power for most households.
  • Growing cohort of Americans struggle with affordability despite nominal income gains, suggesting structural pressure on consumer finances beyond headline metrics.
Aug 05, 09:07 AMRead on Substack →

Tech · 4

Are We Bullish Enough on Revolut? 🩄💾

Linas from Linas's Newsletter
  • Bullhound Capital argues Revolut's $115B valuation is underpriced, projecting $400B+ by 2030 and $1T+ by 2035 potential.
  • Revolut's in-house AI foundation model PRAGMA is quietly becoming the bank's operating system, a major value driver not fully priced in.
  • Report identifies key unpriced optionality gaps and critical financial metrics that could break the $400B+ growth thesis for investors and operators.
Aug 07, 04:59 AMRead on Substack →

This Israeli Team Built a Machine That Freezes Bladder Tumors Instead of Cutting Them Out

Built in Israel. For everyone. from Mitch's Substack
  • An Israeli team developed a cryotherapy device that freezes bladder tumors instead of surgically removing them, first used on a human patient in July 2021.
  • The treatment addresses both the invasive nature of traditional procedures and the anxiety of repeated monitoring appointments for recurrent low-grade bladder cancer.
  • The freezing approach offers a less traumatic alternative to eventual bladder removal while maintaining treatment efficacy.
Aug 06, 11:15 AMRead on Substack →

The Certification That Never Was (101)

Peter Simmons from Ground Truth
  • Describes a system failure where an audit certification was recorded as passed despite actual failures occurring in the underlying process.
  • Explores the problem of inherited documentation and institutional memory when autonomous agents hand off work to successors without live context.
  • Discusses how trust in documented records can mask underlying technical and operational problems in complex systems.
Aug 06, 08:04 AMRead on Substack →

This Israeli Team Built an Implant That Changes Shape Inside Your Spine

Built in Israel. For everyone. from Mitch's Substack
  • An Israeli team has developed a shape-shifting spinal implant that eliminates the need for screws and rods in fusion surgery, reducing nerve damage risk.
  • Traditional spinal fusion requires four screws and two metal rods that pass within millimeters of critical nerves controlling leg, bladder, and bowel function.
  • The innovative implant design uses facet joints to anchor the fusion without penetrating the nerve channel, offering a safer alternative to 400,000+ annual U.S. procedures.
Aug 05, 02:01 PMRead on Substack →

Other · 4

Leaving Substack

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Sam Shiffman from Clark Street
  • Author is leaving Substack to join Rosenberg Research as a global macro strategist after starting the Clark Street publication in June 2024.
  • The move was motivated by the opportunity to work with experienced mentors like Dave Rosenberg to accelerate learning and career development.
  • Publishing on Substack served its purpose of differentiating the author among peers and demonstrating serious thinking about macro and trading.
Aug 06, 04:35 PMRead on Substack →

You’re Too Good at Rescuing Yourself So You Keep Creating Problems to Solve

Sara
  • People skilled at crisis recovery and problem-solving may unconsciously sabotage stability to recreate the pressure and urgency where they feel most capable.
  • For traders, this manifests as self-sabotage after reaching profit targets—they make old mistakes to fall back into stressful conditions that trigger their best performance.
  • Stability requires different skills than crisis management: maintaining standards and tolerating repetition rather than dramatic comebacks, and the brain resists this change without immediate proof of capability.
Aug 06, 07:40 AMRead on Substack →

US Markets - Five Points

Derek Wallis
  • Life expectancy calculations should be updated based on conditional survival at current age, not birth statistics.
  • A 95-year-old male has roughly a 75% chance of surviving the next year and about 3 years remaining on average.
  • Personal anecdotes about aging resilience (Dot, a 90-year-old weightlifter) illustrate that the math on aging has changed but society hasn't adapted messaging accordingly.
Aug 06, 06:20 AMRead on Substack →

US Mortality Hits New Low

Demography Unplugged
  • US age-adjusted death rate fell 4.6% year-over-year to 689.2 in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive annual decline and lowest record.
  • Mortality improvements were broad-based across all age groups, with adults 85+ falling below pre-COVID levels for the first time.
  • While absolute death numbers increased slightly, this was outpaced by population growth, resulting in improved age-adjusted rates despite aging demographics.
Aug 05, 09:19 AMRead on Substack →

Crypto · 2

When a Dollar Learns to Leave the Bank

Garrett Baldwin
  • Over 80% of stablecoin transactions occur outside the US, enabling dollars to move across borders without traditional banking systems.
  • Stablecoins backed portfolios are becoming the marginal buyer of American debt, with foreign individuals increasingly accessing US assets via cryptocurrency.
  • The shift from physical currency smuggling to smartphone-based stablecoin transfers represents a fundamental change in how capital moves globally and will dominate Jackson Hole discussions.
Aug 06, 01:59 PMRead on Substack →

The Machine Turning Digital Dollars Into Treasury Demand

Garrett Baldwin
  • GENIUS Act leverages stablecoin growth to create new, reliable demand for US government debt by requiring Treasury-backed collateral reserves.
  • Legislation frames innovation around faster payments and cross-border efficiency, but actual mechanism turns stablecoin reserves into debt-distribution system.
  • Collateral rules effectively suppress yields at front end of Treasury curve through stablecoin reserve requirements rather than market forces.
Aug 05, 04:19 PMRead on Substack →