Sebastian Boyd
@sebboyd.bsky.social
Markets Live strategist at Bloomberg News. Politics and history nerd. Book lover. Opinions are my own (or plagiarized from the wise and witty). Based in Chile. Part-time student at U de Chile.
Tommy Robinson: asylum seeker.
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Tommy Robinson: asylum seeker.
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Something compelled me to make this
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Something compelled me to make this
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Yes, Democrats could win the Senate. Ron Brownstein explains the obstacles, the opportunities, and the key variables to watch.
You don’t have to be a political junkie to love this conversation. But if you are a political junkie, I think it’s kind of a must watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fx...
You don’t have to be a political junkie to love this conversation. But if you are a political junkie, I think it’s kind of a must watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fx...
Yes, Democrats Could Win the Senate in 2026 (w/ Ron Brownstein)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Yes, Democrats could win the Senate. Ron Brownstein explains the obstacles, the opportunities, and the key variables to watch.
You don’t have to be a political junkie to love this conversation. But if you are a political junkie, I think it’s kind of a must watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fx...
You don’t have to be a political junkie to love this conversation. But if you are a political junkie, I think it’s kind of a must watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fx...
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BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid fall-out from the Mandelson scandal
February 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney quits as Keir Starmer's chief of staff amid fall-out from the Mandelson scandal
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There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
There are drawdowns. And then there’s Melania Coin.
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This is what the market looks like BEFORE DeepSeek's new model drops.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This is what the market looks like BEFORE DeepSeek's new model drops.
🤔
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@robarmstrong.bsky.social framing it well on the other site:
February 2, 2026 at 7:23 PM
@robarmstrong.bsky.social framing it well on the other site:
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BIG news from @bloomberg.com, which confirms that ICE has gone ahead and *purchased* multiple commercial warehouses with the aim of converting them into mass detention camps.
This is likely to be the big detention story of 2026 — literal warehousing of people.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
This is likely to be the big detention story of 2026 — literal warehousing of people.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
ICE Begins Buying ‘Mega’ Warehouse Detention Centers Across US
Plans for such centers and jails in nearly two dozen communities have sparked protests over suitability, proximity to homes and schools.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:47 PM
BIG news from @bloomberg.com, which confirms that ICE has gone ahead and *purchased* multiple commercial warehouses with the aim of converting them into mass detention camps.
This is likely to be the big detention story of 2026 — literal warehousing of people.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
This is likely to be the big detention story of 2026 — literal warehousing of people.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Profiles in courage.
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Profiles in courage.
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Seven of the 10 best-performing economies in 2025 were EU countries — so Europe should stop talking itself down, the IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has told POLITICO.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Seven of the 10 best-performing economies in 2025 were EU countries — so Europe should stop talking itself down, the IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has told POLITICO.
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/euro...
I suspect @nigella.bsky.social is going to be huge in America.
'Great British Baking Show' taps Nigella Lawson as new judge after Prue Leith's exit
'Great British Baking Show' taps Nigella Lawson as new judge after Prue Leith's exit
Cookbook author Nigella Lawson will replace Prue Leith as judge for 'The Great British Baking Show,' the series announced on Monday. She is 'giddily grateful for the opportunity!'
www.latimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I suspect @nigella.bsky.social is going to be huge in America.
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German defense giant Rheinmetall plans to ramp up production to 1.5 million 155mm artillery shells per year, surpassing the combined output of the entire U.S. military industry.
January 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
German defense giant Rheinmetall plans to ramp up production to 1.5 million 155mm artillery shells per year, surpassing the combined output of the entire U.S. military industry.
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USD getting taken apart in APAC Monday morning trading. Singapore dollar highest since 2014. Yen up 1% versus the dollar. Giddy up.
January 26, 2026 at 2:14 AM
USD getting taken apart in APAC Monday morning trading. Singapore dollar highest since 2014. Yen up 1% versus the dollar. Giddy up.
I just listened to the @empirepoduk.bsky.social miniseries on cricket and was shocked to note that while Etonian @willdalrymple.bsky.social was eager to point out that the villainous Douglas Jardine went to Winchester, he forgot to mention that Indian cricket hero Tiger Pataudi did too.
January 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I just listened to the @empirepoduk.bsky.social miniseries on cricket and was shocked to note that while Etonian @willdalrymple.bsky.social was eager to point out that the villainous Douglas Jardine went to Winchester, he forgot to mention that Indian cricket hero Tiger Pataudi did too.
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I'm completely out of my depth. I'm one of 3 people responsible for investment fund of £2bn. I got here by blagging, incompetence of my superiors, and good timing. I rely on advisors and repeating keywords I've heard from others. I need an exit strategy before I get found out
January 24, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I'm completely out of my depth. I'm one of 3 people responsible for investment fund of £2bn. I got here by blagging, incompetence of my superiors, and good timing. I rely on advisors and repeating keywords I've heard from others. I need an exit strategy before I get found out
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One year in, it's Hobbes all the way down. Me & @dandrezner.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Trump’s Year of Anarchy
The unconstrained presidency and the end of American primacy.
www.foreignaffairs.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
One year in, it's Hobbes all the way down. Me & @dandrezner.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Can anyone explain the significance of the Senegalese goalie's towel?
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Can anyone explain the significance of the Senegalese goalie's towel?
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Reminder: Bluesky drinks for folk into politics, econ, finance even a bit of sciency stuff. Wed 11 Feb. 645pm on. North London pub. DM me for the venue. 24 signed up so far. If you know the venue and are coming let me know so I can gauge numbers, book table, hire room, etc.
January 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Reminder: Bluesky drinks for folk into politics, econ, finance even a bit of sciency stuff. Wed 11 Feb. 645pm on. North London pub. DM me for the venue. 24 signed up so far. If you know the venue and are coming let me know so I can gauge numbers, book table, hire room, etc.
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One of these countries is scarier than the other
January 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
One of these countries is scarier than the other
The Church is suffering recruitment problems apparently.
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The Church is suffering recruitment problems apparently.
Maduristas love to bang on about gringo imperialism, but nothing's going to prove them wrong like deposing their leader, moving gun boats to their coasts and then forcing them to open up their natural resources sector by blockading their exports.
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Maduristas love to bang on about gringo imperialism, but nothing's going to prove them wrong like deposing their leader, moving gun boats to their coasts and then forcing them to open up their natural resources sector by blockading their exports.