@TrumpDailyPosts there are similar Chinese criminal groups in Japan - they even exploit Japanese nationals with intellectual disabilities to get permanent resident visas for Japan
BREAKING: Iran warns of cancelling all upcoming negotiations, re-imposing the full Hormuz blockade and responding with missiles over the direct violation of the US-Iran MOU's first clause, with Israel continuing military aggressions in southern Lebanon, including last night, despite explicit commitment from the first clause to end the war and guarantee Lebanese sovereignty, per Tasnim.
Iran explicitly rejects any "theater from Trump" about Netanyahu being rogue, and now Friday's Geneva meeting to launch the first round of 30-day technical talks between Vance and Ghalibaf is on hold over the violation, as no trip has been confirmed or scheduled just 24 hours after the MOU was electronically signed.
SUMMARY OF FED DECISION (6/17/2026):
1. Fed leaves rates unchanged for the 4th straight meeting
2. 9 out of 18 officials expect at least one rate hike this year
3. Fed lowers its median 2026 US GDP projection from 2.4% to 2.2%
4. Fed now sees PCE inflation not returning to its 2% target until 2028
5. Fed says inflation "remains elevated" relative to their goal
6. Today's Fed decision was reached in a unanimous 12-0 vote
The Fed appears to be bracing for more inflation.
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.
We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.
With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.
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Gold and Silver: this is a critical week for metals as Gold is in the time band for a half primary cycle low snd Moon is now in Capricorn and Aquarius while Sun is in Gemini (air-air). If the bullish case is still alive for this primary cycle, a low probably needs to be completed this week. Otherwise longer-term 50-week snd 47-month cycles is in danger of turning down and taking out the lows of 2026 so far.
Bitcoin: in same position as Gold with half-primary cycle low due. Needs to hold support at 63-67K or else primary cycle turns bearish, probably into Aug-Nov, with target still to or below 30K
BREAKING: Global central banks bought +19 tonnes of gold in February, posting their 23rd consecutive monthly purchase.
This follows +6 tonnes in January, with year-to-date purchases now at +25 tonnes.
The National Bank of Poland led with +20 tonnes, bringing gold reserves to 570 tonnes, or ~31% of total FX holdings.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan added +8 tonnes, lifting its gold reserves to 407 tonnes, or ~88% of total FX holdings.
China purchased +1 tonne, marking the 16th consecutive monthly purchase, pushing the total to 2,308 tonnes, or ~10% of FX total reserves.
Meanwhile, Turkey and Russia saw the biggest declines in February at -8 tonnes and -6 tonnes, with Turkey later selling an estimated ~120 tonnes in March to fund FX operations amid the Iran war.
Central bank gold demand remains strong.
This war can be summed up by a single sentence from Netanyahu's 1993 book, A Place Among the Nations.
"The task of Israel’s leaders is to try to convince the American government that it is in the interest of the United States to follow policies that cohere with Israeli interests, not vice versa."
It's almost like they say it right to our faces!
In effect March 29- April 9. Top is due 4-12 days after start. Watch moon in Sag for possible top April 5-7. After a pullback, could go higher if this is new primary cycle. If not, and this is only a major cycle corrective rally, another prolonged decline can start after high next week.
Reminder that we are now in a major CRD zone (geocosmic critical reversal date) +/- 3 trading days. We note major, primary, or half- primary cycle lows may be unfolding in stocks, metals, grains, and treasuries during this period.
Also coincides with Mercury ending retro cycle and the spring equinox with new moon conjunct Saturn snd Neptune.