‘End of the world’ option remains deep out of the money – Asia Times

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The” End of the world” option is still very expensive.

According to David P. Goldman, gold’s new increase past$ 2,600 is due to its ability to defy TIPS as a hedge against unanticipated inflation. This is caused by geopolitical risks. Despite concerns about longer conflicts in Ukraine or the Middle East, stock’s advanced has remained constant.

The EU’s continuous move away from free trade

Diego Faßnacht explains that the European Union’s trade policy is shifting towards protectionism, highlighted by planned tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ( EVs ), an approach that could lead to inflation, higher production costs, and diminished global competitiveness.

Putin warns against a wider conflict with NATO.

According to James Davis, Ukraine’s defense in the region is seriously harmed by the possible drop of Pokrovsk. Also, the debate over Ukraine’s use of long-range American missiles against Soviet territory remains unsettled.

Vocal Abe protégé Takaichi moves up in Japan surveys

According to Scott Foster, Sanae Takaichi is vying to be the Liberal Democratic Party’s ( LDP )’s ) next leader and possibly the next prime minister. Takaichi has soared in polls as a result of her hardline approach and as a disciple of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister.