# us dollar (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover us dollar. Page: Feed: --- ## [Should we be worrying about bonds? Or worrying about everything else…](https://morningporridge.com/blog/fiscal-monetary-policy/sovereign-debt/should-we-be-worrying-about-bonds-or-worrying-about-everything-else/) _2026-08-20 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ With US debt about the breach $40 trillion, Scotty Bessent intervened to stem rising long-end yields. The market loved it, but the reality is that distorting interest rates has all kinds of consequences. That includes the risk an economy focused entirely on financial returns isn’t spotting or addressing real world threats to jobs, growth, conflict, the environment and climate. Maybe it’s time to… ## [The Rising Instability of the West is a Military Objective](https://morningporridge.com/blog/conflict/15955/) _2026-08-19 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The Chinese will be delighted. Western Economies are increasingly polarised and fractured. The US president calls anyone opposing him a “Communist”. The Right Wing threatens mass deportations, while the new emerging Populist Left is demanding redistribution and equality. Destabilising Western Democracies through fake news and disinformation is destroying the resilience of nations to resist. How… ## [Trump and the End of the American Era](https://morningporridge.com/blog/conflict/trump-and-the-end-of-the-american-era/) _2026-08-18 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ 19 months of Donald J Trump have been extraordinary – the unravelling of alliances, the forever war with Iran, and the belated discovery that financial clout doesn’t translate into geopolitical power. While the Mid-terms may make Trump a lame-duck, the consequences of Trump will hamstring the USA for decades and colour a new economic reality. ## [AI Driven Markets and Liquidity May Part Company!](https://morningporridge.com/blog/capital-markets/ai-driven-markets-and-liquidity-may-part-company/) _2026-08-17 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The factor that’s enabled the extraordinary success and longevity of the AI bubble has been the willingness of the markets to finance it. What happens if the liquidity machine driving AI were to suddenly stop? As the limits of bond markets, private credit, and using insurance companies to park risk, become increasingly apparent – what would a liquidity event do to current markets? Ouch! ## [How Farage Lost the Clacton By-Election](https://morningporridge.com/blog/debt/uk-debt/how-farage-lost-the-clacton-by-election/) _2026-08-14 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ Markets tend to regard Populist Politics as a threat. They risk destabilisation, dent stability and raise questions about competency. Although Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election, his brand is badly damaged and that puts Reform in trouble. The question is whether the traditional parties can regain electoral prominence and put in place the necessary policies to repair Broken Britain’s… ## [Complexity in AI financing will not make the risks disappear.](https://morningporridge.com/blog/private-capital/complexity-in-ai-financing-will-not-make-the-risks-disappear/) _2026-08-13 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The AI infrastructure build out already dominates credit market funding. Now Nvidia will effectively securitise its chips to its market though a panel of private capital markets firms that lend it credibility. The worry is complex and appealing deal structures will simply hide the risks inherent in AI – and increase the likelihood of a correlated crash when something inevitably breaks. ## [Climate Change – The Conflict we may never win.](https://morningporridge.com/blog/geopolitics/climate-change/climate-change-the-conflict-we-may-never-win/) _2026-08-10 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ 2026 looks likely to be the warmest year ever. Oceans are charged with energy to drive ever larger storm systems. Wildfires and droughts are ravaging the land. What if this is only the beginning? What if the climate is about to stage a chaotic breakout? Just how resilient will humanity be to a war with an implacable enemy that will give no quarter? What might it mean for the economy? ## [Maharashtra May Require Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto To Use EV Fleets Under New Delivery Rules](https://www.businessleague.in/maharashtra-may-require-swiggy-zomato-zepto-to-use-ev-fleets-under-new-delivery-rules/) _2026-08-08 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ Maharashtra May Require Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto To Use EV Fleets Under New Delivery Rules Mumbai: Food delivery and quick commerce platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato and Zepto may soon be brought under Maharashtra’s bike taxi regulations, with the state government considering mandatory electric vehicle (EV) fleets and a 2% contribution from every delivery fare towards \[…\] The post Maharashtra May… ## [Flipkart Minutes Enters Gourmet Grocery With Pykd Brand](https://www.businessleague.in/flipkart-minutes-enters-gourmet-grocery-with-pykd-brand/) _2026-08-08 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ Flipkart Minutes Enters Gourmet Grocery Market, Launches Pykd Private Label New Delhi: Flipkart has expanded its quick commerce business by entering the premium grocery segment through Flipkart Minutes, while simultaneously launching its own private label, Pykd, as competition intensifies in India’s fast-growing gourmet grocery market. The move comes as quick commerce companies increasingly focus… ## [Bengaluru Luxury Hotel Raids: Rotten Vegetables, Expired Milk And Meat Found At 5-Star Hotels](https://www.businessleague.in/bengaluru-luxury-hotel-raids-rotten-vegetables-expired-milk-and-meat-found-at-5-star-hotels/) _2026-08-08 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ Bengaluru Luxury Hotel Raids: Rotten Vegetables, Expired Milk And Meat Found At 5-Star Hotels Bengaluru: Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has initiated legal action against several luxury hotels in Bengaluru after surprise inspections allegedly uncovered expired food items, rotten vegetables, unhygienic kitchens and other food safety violations. Also Read | SpaceX Falcon… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KwUv9VeILjuS) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [RBI Unveils New Loan Recovery Rules: No Late-Night Calls, Threats or Harassment From January 2027](https://www.businessleague.in/rbi-unveils-new-loan-recovery-rules-no-late-night-calls-threats-or-harassment-from-january-2027/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a comprehensive framework to regulate loan recovery practices, restricting recovery calls, protecting borrower privacy and setting rules for remote locking of financed devices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a new framework aimed at making loan recovery more transparent and borrower-friendly. The revised guidelines, which will \[…\] The post… ## [Alternative-Fuel Cars Close Gap With Petrol Vehicles as EVs, CNG and Hybrids Gain Ground in India](https://www.businessleague.in/alternative-fuel-cars-close-gap-with-petrol-vehicles-as-evs-cng-and-hybrids-gain-ground-in-india/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles captured 40.6% of July retail sales, narrowing the gap with petrol-powered cars to just over one percentage point, while India’s automobile market recorded its strongest-ever July performance. India’s automobile market witnessed a major shift in consumer preferences in July 2026, with alternative-fuel passenger vehicles coming close to overtaking petrol-powered… ## [UPI Charges Only for Merchants, Not Customers, Says Nirmala Sitharaman on Proposed Tax Bill](https://www.businessleague.in/upi-charges-only-for-merchants-not-customers-says-nirmala-sitharaman-on-proposed-tax-bill/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ The Finance Minister clarified that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions would apply only to merchants, while the proposed amendment merely provides the legal framework for future decisions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday clarified that any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions would apply only to \[…\] The post… ## [Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Both Houses Adjourned Amid Opposition Demand for Amit Shah’s Statement](https://www.businessleague.in/parliament-monsoon-session-2026-both-houses-adjourned-amid-opposition-demand-for-amit-shahs-statement/) _2026-08-07 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day after repeated disruptions, with Opposition MPs demanding that Union Home Minister Amit Shah address the House over the July 20 police action against protesters. The Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 witnessed another day of disruptions on Thursday as both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha \[…\] The post Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Both Houses… ## [US Debt to Hit $40 Trillion. Does it matter?](https://morningporridge.com/blog/nations/usa/us-debt-to-hit-40-trillion-does-it-matter/) _2026-08-07 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The real strength of the US economy is not its military or the dollar’s exorbitant privilege, but the depth of its capital markets - which have financed the most successful economy in history. The risk is not how large the US deficit is, but how sustainable are America’s capital markets to mounting fiscal pressures, market shifts and geopolitical forces? ## [US Politics is becoming an investment risk](https://morningporridge.com/blog/government/democracy/us-politics-is-becoming-an-investment-risk/) _2026-08-06 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The tide of American Politics has turned dramatically extreme in recent days. The narrative is no longer about why Trump is haemorrhaging electoral support but has shifted to whether the Democrats can unite to win the Midterms in November and present a credible challenge to Trump’s MAGA successor in the 2028 presidential election. The coming gladiatorial contest between Right and Left populists… ## [SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Likely Crashes Into Moon After 19 Months in Space](https://www.businessleague.in/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-stage-likely-crashes-into-moon-after-19-months-in-space/) _2026-08-05 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ The discarded Falcon 9 upper stage is believed to have struck the Moon near Einstein Crater at nearly 8,700 km/h, with orbiters expected to confirm the impact in the coming days. A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage has likely crashed into the Moon after spending 19 months drifting through space, according to tracking data. \[…\] The post SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Likely Crashes Into Moon… ## [Petroleum Ministry Clarifies E20 Petrol Safety Amid Contamination Claims, Details Strict Quality Checks](https://www.businessleague.in/petroleum-ministry-clarifies-e20-petrol-safety-amid-contamination-claims-details-strict-quality-checks/) _2026-08-05 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ The government says ethanol-blended petrol undergoes multiple quality tests across the supply chain, with only two isolated contamination cases detected nationwide. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a clarification addressing concerns circulating on social media and in some media reports regarding the quality and possible contamination of ethanol-blended petrol (E20 fuel). Also… ## [How to Win Cowes Week Sailing….](https://morningporridge.com/blog/comment-miscellany/life-lessons/how-to-win-cowes-week-sailing/) _2026-08-05 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ As we fearfully watch the markets as the liabilities and exaggerations of AI threaten to unravel, or ponder what games arch-manipulator Scotty Bessant is playing with the Yen… there are times to sit back and wonder what life is really all about? The answer is in doing what makes you happy. In my case its sailing… Instead of trying to explain markets, let me run through how the yacht I was sailing… ## [Oil Prices Drop for Second Consecutive Session as Hopes of U.S.-Iran Deal Ease Supply Fears](https://www.businessleague.in/oil-prices-drop-for-second-consecutive-session-as-hopes-of-u-s-iran-deal-ease-supply-fears/) _2026-08-05 · Himanshi Srivastava · Personal Finance - Business League_ Brent crude slipped below $79 per barrel while WTI settled near $75.65 as investors bet on diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read | RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%; Raises FY27 GDP Forecast, Cuts Inflation Estimate Global oil prices declined sharply for a second straight \[…\] The post Oil Prices Drop for Second Consecutive… ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mFsWTGfsVRsr) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [What Chance Burnham of fixing Broken Britain](https://morningporridge.com/blog/debt/uk-debt/what-chance-burnham-of-fixing-broken-britain/) _2026-07-31 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ Fifty years of political dither leaves the UK looking broken. Faced with massive constrains from taxation and bond markets, there are limited choices from tinkering with spending while trying to look good enough ahead of the next election. Britain needs something more radical – and a complete reform of the system and process. ## [AI is dead. Long Live AI.](https://morningporridge.com/blog/tech/artificial-intelligence/ai-is-dead-long-live-ai-2/) _2026-07-29 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ Markets are all-a-wobble as the AI revolution morphs from a picks and shovels Klondike into a “who is going to make most money” proposition. About time. Who will be the winners and losers in the long-term. In the short-term there is going to be pain and losses as the current high-water retreats. ## [Investing in UK Defence to Grow the Economy and protect the Nation.](https://morningporridge.com/blog/capital-markets/investing-in-uk-defence-to-grow-the-economy-and-protect-the-nation/) _2026-07-27 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The UK has 6 relatively new “mega” Local Government Pension Schemes. They are investing in the UK and globally. But are they focused on the right things? Less than 10% of their significant PE assets are managed by UK based firms. They are giving their money to US firms – further deepening the negative feedback loop diminishing UK capital markets. ## [The Judder Moment in Oil, AI and the Presidency…](https://morningporridge.com/blog/investments/markets/the-judder-moment-in-oil-ai-and-the-presidency/) _2026-07-24 · Bill Blain · Blain's Morning Porridge_ The next few months are going to get interesting as markets react to the ongoing mess that is the Gulf, rising oil prices, wobbling stocks, rising bond yields, broken supply chains, and the reassessment of the AI “revolution”. Meanwhile, the US political cycle goes into the Mid-Terms. I would suggest everyone reads Regime Change, the new book on Imperial Trump, to understand what the last 18… ## [Why Venezuela’s rightful president matters for the hemisphere](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2026/01/why-venezuelas-rightful-president.html) _2026-01-11 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ Latin America is watching Venezuela not as a distant crisis, but as a test case: can a people that has voted, protested, and sacrificed for change actually see its choice respected, or will power once again override ballots. The 2024 Venezuelan presidential election has been widely denounced as fraudulent by opposition leaders, independent observers, and many governments, who argue that the… ## [History of Arroz Chino Boricua](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/10/history-of-arroz-chino-boricua.html) _2025-10-13 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ Brief History of Arroz Chino Boricua The existence of Arroz Chino Boricua is a direct result of the unique history of Chinese immigration to Puerto Rico and the subsequent cultural fusion that has shaped the island’s cuisine. While Puerto Rican cuisine is a rich blend of Taíno, Spanish, and African influences, the addition of Chinese elements is a more recent, yet equally impactful, layer. The… ## [US Dollar Doomed? History Shows Why Its Reign is Being Challenged!](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/05/us-dollar-doomed-history-shows-why-its.html) _2025-05-06 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ By Rodney Feliciano S croll through financial news today, and you'll inevitably encounter headlines about "de-dollarization" or the potential decline of the US Dollar's global dominance. It's a hot topic, fueled by geopolitical shifts and the undeniable rise of China. History shows us that dominant currencies don't last forever (just ask the British Pound or the Dutch Guilder). But is the Chinese… ## [Told to “Self-Deport” by Mistake: When the System Gets It Wrong](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/04/told-to-self-deport-by-mistake-when.html) _2025-04-17 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ By Rodney Feliciano AI created image I magine getting a letter in the mail that says you’re being deported or log into an app. You’ve lived here for years. You work hard, pay your taxes, and your kids go to school down the street. But suddenly, the system tells you, you don’t belong. It sounds like something that shouldn’t happen, but it does. For many in our Hispanic communities, especially those… ## [When Sanctuary Shatters: Can the Church Protect Those Who Hide in Fear](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/02/when-sanctuary-shatters-can-church.html) _2025-02-23 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ Illustration by Kume Pather Pay no attention to what you hear in the news, this is the reality for many: Veronica clutched her daughter’s hand tighter as they walked down the cracked sidewalk. The sun had barely risen, casting a dull orange glow over the neighborhood, but she felt no warmth. The air was thick with fear, an invisible fog that had settled over their community in recent days. “¿Mami,… ## [The Intersection of Latinx Entrepreneurship and Immigration Policies: A Personal Analysis](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-intersection-of-latinx.html) _2025-01-30 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ When we talk about the American Dream, Latinx entrepreneurs often embody its essence. They build businesses that not only contribute to the economy but also shape the cultural fabric of the U.S. I find it impossible to ignore how immigration policies particularly those introduced in President Trump's second term will reshape the landscape for these entrepreneurs. Here’s my take on what’s happening… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ffyO7OfjmowT) _2025-01-30 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration: Where Does This Leave Us?](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/01/paul-sancyaap-photo-republican-national.html) _2025-01-29 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ (Paul Sancya/AP Photo) Republican National Convention, July 2024 Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration: Where Does This Leave Us? Once again, immigration is front and center in our national conversations, thanks to a fresh batch of executive orders from President Donald Trump. His administration seems determined to reignite debates around border security, and even birthright citizenship. But… ## [Executive Order: “Protecting the American People Against Invasion": What It Means for the Latino Community?](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/01/executive-order-protecting-american.html) _2025-01-24 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ The U.S. presidential executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” represents a bold and controversial shift in U.S. immigration policy. It aims to tighten enforcement, expedite deportations, and prioritize national security. While the language of the order emphasizes protecting public safety, its practical implications raise critical questions about fairness, legality,… ## [Trump’s Second Act: Big Stick Diplomacy in a Modern World](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/01/trumps-second-act-big-stick-diplomacy.html) _2025-01-20 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ As Donald Trump gears up for his second term, he’s not being shy about his plans. In recent weeks, he’s made some bold statements about Panama, Greenland, Canada, immigration, and more. With his inauguration just around the corner, it’s clear he’s sending a message to both Washington and the rest of the world about where he wants to take U.S. foreign policy next. Looking back at history often… ## [“I’m American…I just look illegal”](https://raicesyritmos.blogspot.com/2025/01/im-americani-just-look-illegal.html) _2025-01-17 · Rodney Feliciano · Raíces y Ritmos: Stories of Heritage and Change_ Picture: You’re standing at park on a warm sunny day, music in the background, the sizzle of street food, and around you, there’s the hum of conversations in Spanglish, the uncomfortable looks from others, and the rare occasional bigoted phrase, “This is America, speak English” or my favorite “go back to your country”. Depending on my mood that day, I like to respond back with “America doesn’t…