Enemy At The Gates
226: Must Have Global Intelligence October 2023
Good morning folks — after last week’s tumultuous geopolitical cascade in the Middle East it can be easy to get silo-ed vision and forget about other important developments and topics around the world.
Today’s post is a condensed need to know summary of what’s happening in the world right now in global markets and on the geopolitical front. We will touch on the latest developments in Israel, the implications of these updates in regards to China, Russia, and the broader middle east, the state of global financial markets, updates in crypto, and new events in the United State.
It’s very easy these days to get sucked into the mainstream media vortex that shills endless propoganda and biased points of view.
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Nobody really knows what is going to come next — even I will admit that — but, you will be in an entirely more beneficial position to make decisions that advance your life and your goals if you have a good unbiased understanding of what is and what may be.
If you didn’t get a chance last week to read through our World War III pieces I highly advise you do so when you get some free time today or tomorrow. Today’s piece builds on the themes present in those two posts — but expands on the broader implications for all of us in financial markets, life, and within the scope of international relations.
The time is coming where certain people — if allocated correctly are going to become insanely rich — conversely the wrong allocations are going to make it incredibly difficult for people to “make it” or achieve a semblance of financial freedom in their lives.
Additionally — the geopolitical events that are accelerating around us are going to have serious consequences for people and their way of life, especially in the United States.
The world is a scary place right now.
We are in some unprecedented pickles on the financial front and on the global stage — with conflicts escalating by the hour and the future of the global power balance in the hands of a few leaders.
Terror acts and threats are skyrocketing across Europe, aggressive demonstrations are taking place in the US, and things really seem to be on the complete edge across the world. Reports indicate that the White House is set to request an ADDITIONAL $100 billion package for aid to Ukraine and Israel, as well as for the US border (Spectator Index).
This on top of the already insurmountable debt the US holds and a fast deteriorating situation in our own country on almost every front.
When is the ponzi going to implode?
When is the game going to be up?
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Let’s start with an overview of financial markets and some updates everyone should be up to date on.
Markets
It’s a pretty frustrating time to be invested in markets for most people. Those at the bottom rungs of the income scale are hurting right now — wondering how they’re ever going to be able to afford a home, struggling to afford food and basic necessities, and praying that they don’t lose their jobs.
Officials and experts seem to be mixed on how hard the supposed “landing” will be for the US and global economy on the heels of central banks becoming more hawkish and raising rates aggressively.