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Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2h

A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine killed at least 7 civilians and injured many. Amid NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's Washington visit, President Zelensky said Russia targeted civilians, while Russian officials claim the strikes hit military sites.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 4h

Why America’s AI Strategy Makes Zero Sense

#AIregulation #fragmentedfuture #fiftystateproblem

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 5h

Volkswagen halts Golf production at Wolfsburg due to a chip shortage after Nexperia chip supplies stopped. Other models like the Tiguan might also be affected, impacting Europe's automotive sector.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 8h

Nashville leads U.S. cities for young buyers, with 9.4% of under-30 adults having mortgages. Indianapolis (8.4%) and Pittsburgh (7.0%) follow, while coastal hubs like San Jose and New York face high costs. #HomeAffordability #YoungHomeowners #RealEstateTrends

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 14h

Global corporate tax rates have dropped, with OECD averages now at 24-25% versus 33% in 2000. France leads with 36.1% in 2025. A global minimum tax of 15% kicks in 2024, but balancing economic appeal with tax fairness remains a challenge. #CorporateTax #OECD #EconomicPolicy

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 17h

Between 1997 and 2025, China's major advancements often coincided with Western crises, showing the country's strategic moves during moments the West was distracted—highlighting global geopolitical vulnerabilities and missed opportunities.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 20h

President Trump said China has no plans to invade Taiwan and expressed optimism about future trade talks with Beijing—contrasting U.S. military views—as he looks forward to a favorable deal with Xi Jinping. #Trump #China #Taiwan

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 23h

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take out" Donald Trump during a Univision interview after Trump disparaged Colombia’s drug leadership. Both nations now retaliate with visa cuts and ambassador recalls. #Colombia #Trump #GustavoPetro

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has referred ex-CIA Director John Brennan to the Justice Department. Jordan claims Brennan lied to Congress about the Steele dossier’s role in the 2017 Russian interference assessment, citing discrepancies with declassified records.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Europe Just Seized a Company Using Cold War Laws

#geopoliticalpower #SupplyChainWarfare #ResourceNationalism

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

AWS endured a 15-hour outage at its Northern Virginia center, impacting services like Venmo and Zoom. This may prompt customers to diversify their cloud providers, potentially benefiting competitors like Microsoft and Google while highlighting risks of over-reliance.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

GM shares surged 11% on strong Q3 results and an improved 2025 outlook driven by truck demand. The company raised earnings guidance, reduced tariff impact estimates, and noted EV challenges. CEO Mary Barra highlighted the team’s work and focus on domestic manufacturing.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Rwanda leads globally with 64% female politicians, while Nigeria lags with only 4%. This stark contrast highlights ongoing issues of gender equality in parliamentary representation. Data reveals only a handful of countries maintain near gender parity.

#GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Rwanda

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Brazil shows extreme wealth disparity, with a Gini index of 0.82 versus Slovakia's 0.38. This contrast mirrors global trends, as overall equality has slightly declined since 2000. #WealthInequality #GlobalEconomy #SocialJustice

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Concerns are growing over a possible November collapse of SNAP due to funding shortfalls amid government shutdowns. Millions could lose food assistance, with a high chance of prolonged disruption. #SNAP #FoodAssistance #GovernmentShutdown

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering reforms that would let local banks acquire and trade Bitcoin—a notable shift since 2020. The goal is to expand digital asset access and boost investment safety amid Japan's economic hurdles, with talks imminent with the Financial System Council.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 1d

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas State Securities Board to examine potential securities law violations in connection with the East Plano Islamic Center's 402-acre EPIC City project. The inquiry focuses on possible regulatory noncompliance and discrimination issues.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

AWS's US-East-1 region is experiencing issues, affecting apps, websites, and Amazon deliveries. Snapchat and Fortnite are also running slower. AWS says a DNS problem is to blame and is working to restore full service. #AmazonWebServices #AWSOutage #PackageDelays

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

In a speculative bull run, invest with bear-like caution and bull-like ambition. Managing exposure and staying flexible are critical in shifting markets. Embrace this dual approach to thrive amid volatility. #Investing #MarketTrends #RiskManagement

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

Former CNN host Don Lemon urged "black and brown" Americans to legally arm themselves amid ICE operations, arguing that owning firearms is their Second Amendment right for self-defense against possible detentions. #SecondAmendment #Immigration #GunRights

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

In the Bundestag, Friedrich Merz urged a closer integration of European capital markets—a “Wall Street for Europe.” He stressed cutting bureaucracy to keep firms like BioNTech and curb capital flight from strict regulation. #CapitalMarkets #EUReform #FinancialIntegration

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

Europe generates 17 kg of e-waste per person each year, compared to just 2.5 kg in Africa, yet recycles 43%. Worldwide, less than 20% is officially recycled, revealing a major regional gap in waste management.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

China's Ministry of National Defense has ousted nine senior PLA officers, sparking debate on Xi Jinping's military control. Analysts say if Xi led the purge, it boosts his power; if not, his position may be unstable. More details are expected at the Fourth Plenum.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

Todd Hayen argues that slow shifts in societal norms, like a planet’s gradual orbit, often go unnoticed. This subtle change masks Covid's impact on health and society, highlighting the need for vigilant, critical observation to counter indoctrination.

Money Machine Newsletter @mmnewsletter.bsky.social · 2d

Analysis shows that credit losses stem more from forced selling than defaults. This market behavior poses significant risks, urging efforts to prevent forced sell-offs since defaults occur less frequently than assumed. #CreditRisk #ForcedSelling #FinancialAnalysis