Russia's Economic Pivot Amid Western Sanctions

The article discusses Russia's pivot towards Asia and non-Western world amid Western sanctions, showcasing the country's efforts to attract investments from China, Saudi Arabia, and other nations at an investment forum in St. Petersburg.

The Importance of Diversifying Investments with Physical Gold

An educational piece sponsored by Allegiance Gold discusses the importance of diversifying investments by including physical gold in portfolios, highlighting the benefits and challenges of traditional investments like real estate, stocks, government bonds, and bank deposits.

Hungary-China Economic and Cultural Cooperation

Hungary and China signed agreements to deepen economic and cultural cooperation, with Hungary welcoming Chinese investments and technology. Hungary is positioning itself as a key partner for China in Europe.

China-Hungary Economic Cooperation

China and Hungary signed new agreements to deepen economic and cultural cooperation, with Hungary welcoming Chinese investments and projects like EV production and railway connections. Hungarian President Orbán praised the friendship between the two countries and their economic ties, while Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Hungary's role within the EU.

China's Influence on Gold Prices

Chinese consumers, including young investors, are increasingly buying gold as a safe investment amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The surge in gold prices, driven by China's influence, has led to a rise in retail buying and central bank purchases.

Japanese Investments in North Carolina

Japan's prime minister visited North Carolina to discuss Japanese investments in a new factory for electric vehicle batteries.

Japanese Prime Minister's Visit to North Carolina

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited North Carolina to highlight Japan's investments in the state and strengthen the Japan-U.S. partnership. The visit included stops at Toyota and Honda facilities, showcasing the economic ties between the two countries.

Decline in Crime in the U.S. in 2023

New FBI data shows significant decline in crime in the U.S. in 2023, contradicting public perception of rising crime rates. Factors contributing to the drop include anti-crime initiatives resumed by local governments post-pandemic and investments in community-based violence intervention. Attorney General Merrick Garland praises the efforts to address violent crime spike during the pandemic.

Biden Administration's Energy Management

Biden Senior Adviser for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein discussed the Biden administration's management of the energy transition by ensuring lower prices and highlighted the U.S.'s role as a major oil producer and natural gas exporter while attracting investments. Allies are impressed with the U.S.'s approach to energy transition and investment.

Impact of Migration on Productivity and National Wealth

Corporate and government addiction to migration is damaging productivity and national wealth, economists warn. Low-skilled imported labor leads to weaker productivity growth. Investments in technology over cheap labor can increase productivity and reduce costs. Migration skews the economy by reducing average wages and worker productivity. Migration policies benefit real-estate and retail investors but impose a debt on future generations. Pro-migration laws are driven by ideological and careerist demands. Extraction Migration policy harms native-born Americans and migrants alike.