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What the 2022 energy crisis taught us about inflation — and why it matters now with Iran The European Central Bank itself has repeatedly said over the years that its policies are ineffective when dealing with energy shocks.

Gas prices are surging again after the US-Israeli attack on Iran, and talk of ECB rate hikes returned this week.

Before repeating 2022-2023, it’s worth revisiting what actually happened during the last energy shock and how the ECBs crisis policies played out.

Fossil fuel stocks are exploding in response to the war on Iran.

Who stands to benefit? The richest of the rich.

Who stands to lose? All of us who have to pay higher prices for energy and a new round of sellers' inflation.

EU concerned by Iran-driven energy price spike, not planning emergency response The European Union has warned ‌member states about soaring gas prices caused by the Iran crisis, but saw no immediate threat to supplies and was not planning an emergency response, officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Self-replicating cars cause the apocalypse

From: Automania 2000 (1963), dir. John Halas, Halas & Batchelor

Quem diria que uma vez que as economias asiáticas se tornassem industrializadas isto iria acontecer...

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia Move by The Hague escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology

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China’s Material Squeeze Exposes U.S. Industrial Fragility Export controls over rare earths and other materials shows that reality has the final say

China’s Material Squeeze Exposes U.S. Industrial Fragility, Warwick Powell

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China Tightens Exports of Rare Earths and Related Technology China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad, adding a potentially complex layer of restrictions to an industry that’s been a source of intense trade friction between Beijing and Washington.

More news on the rare earth front - could damage EU efforts to build production

China has tightened curbs on rare earths to include items manufactured abroad

Europe will lose out to China in e-trucks without EU action, warns industry Heavy vehicle makers have struggled with slow uptake of electric lorries due to lack of infrastructure investment

Europe will lose out to China in e-trucks without EU action, warns industry – FT: ‘truck manufacturers have struggled with an even slower uptake of electric lorries due to the lack of investment in charging infrastructure and electricity grids’

The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region.

The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World: A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region – Joseph Rachman for Foreign Policy: ‘The first involves deepening ASEAN economic integration.’ ‘The second prong is building ties with the rest of the world.’

(…y III) Todos los conflictos apuntan hacia la misma crisis. El declive de la potencia occidental une los tres escenarios bélicos entre grandes potencias abiertos hoy en el mundo

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From: Taro the Dragon Boy (1979), dir. Kirio Urayama, Toei Doga

Arábia Saudita adicionou no perfil: não-monogamia ética

Breaking news: Saudi Arabia has signed a 'strategic mutual defence' pact with Pakistan, signalling to the US and Israel that the kingdom is willing to diversify its security alliances as it looks to bolster its deterrence. on.ft.com/4pung9o

China paves way for renminbi fundraising by Russian energy giants Russian ‘panda bond’ sales would be first since 2017 and reflect deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing

China paves way for renminbi fundraising by Russian energy giants on.ft.com/45QD5PY

Not a far-fetched dystopian fantasy Interview with Hong Kong magazine Typesetter about the Chinese edition of the book The Second Coming

Not a far-fetched dystopian fantasy, Franco Berardi

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China’s Export Machine Powers Ahead But Trade With US Slumps China’s export growth unexpectedly accelerated last month in the fastest gain since April, as demand from around the world compensated for the continued slump in shipments to the US.

#WolffBites: China exported more to rest of world than it lost in exports to US hurt by Trump's tariffs. As other nations likely follow China's path, US isolated economically.

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Almost every African country is now importing Chinese solar panels - and a LOT of them.

100MW may not sound a lot, but in context of the low levels of electricity supply in some countries, 100MW is pretty mahoosive..

I work two jobs in Birmingham - my colleagues do not know I am homeless Maureen became homeless twice, for different reasons, but has held always held down a job. She has shared her story with BirminghamLive as part of our investigation into homelessness

It's wild how many messages I've received from people in the UK who have suffered through the same realities documented in my book.

The dramatic rise of the "working homeless" — driven by soaring rents, precarious jobs, and weak tenant protections — isn't just an American phenomenon.

Opinion | China’s Biotech Is Cheaper and Faster

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Exclusive: Lula plans new 'national sovereignty' policy for strategic minerals Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday of his plans for a new national policy treating strategic minerals as a matter of "national sovereignty" in order to avoid exporting minerals without adding value locally.

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Opinion | In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant.

Eye-opening analysis with sobering numebrs 👉🏽 In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/o...

U.S. Treasury Department is now accepting Venmo and PayPal payments from those who want to donate money to reduce the nation's $36.7 trillion debt — NYP

India announced on Wednesday that it will open tourist visa application to Chinese citizens starting July 24, 2025, after a 5-year hiatus.

Lula Tells Trump Brazil Can Survive Without US Trade President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil can survive without trade with the US and will look to other partners to replace it, a sharp response to Donald Trump after the American leader threatened 50% tariffs on the South American nation.

President Lula said Brazil can survive without trade with the US and will look to other partners to replace it, a sharp response to Donald Trump after the American leader threatened 50% tariffs on the South American nation

China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says Beijing is dominating construction of renewable energy sources, according to Global Energy Monitor

China is building 74% of all current global solar and wind projects
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Colombia & Uzbekistan join BRICS nations' New Development Bank Colombia & Uzbekistan join BRICS nations' New Development Bank

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Israel quer abandonar o barco dos falidos?