Short term pain, long term gain: Collapse in oil prices is good for America
What is bad for her enemies is good for America. Oil is a zero-sum game. Bankrupting Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iran is worth some short-term American pain.
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Wuhan virus, oil price wars: Not the only issues scaring battered investors
According to the media, the coronavirus and the Saudi-Russia oil price wars will lead American businesses off the cliff. Probably tomorrow. Are we doomed?
Fueling the war in Yemen without Congressional Constitutional approval
With conflicts in Yemen and Iran, Congress wants to pull back on the ruling by Executive Order. However, Congress gave Obama the power, now Trump is using it.
The Enquirer vs Amazon: Jeff Bezos needs to keep it in his pants.
Jeff Bezos is blaming Trump, David Pecker, the Saudi's and the Enquirer for his sex scandal when he only has himself to blame.
The world-wide impact of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON: Why should we all follow the murder of Jamal Khashoggi carefully? Because we need to uphold our American values. Although this case is similar to so many others when an anti-government is disappeared or killed by the authorities, the case of Khashoggi is significant and should matter to all of us. (The Khashoggi killing had roots in a ...
Khashoggi, Erdogan, Yemen, Saudi lies and Media hypocrisy
Jamal Khashoggi's murder in Istanbul pales in comparison to Turkish President Erdogan's own crimes or American complicity in the destruction of Yemen.
The economic impact of Eid al-Adha and the $400 billion Halal food market
WASHINGTON: Eid al-Adha, also called the “Festival of Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated by the Muslim nation each year. The other holiday being Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha is the holier of the two holiday and will be celebrated today, from sundown to sundown, tomorrow August 21. The world-wide celebrations equate to more than $400 ...
How Canada and Saudi Arabia prove their leadership skills
Justin Trudeau confronts Saudi Arabia human rights violations, inviting Saudi Arabia to respect human rights, over a tweet. The reaction is mixed.
My advice to the Advisor: The case of Tony Blair and the future of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: There is some question over Tony Blair and the future of Saudi Arabia. The 1941 Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia was the invasion of the Imperial State of Iran during the Second World War by Soviet, British and other Commonwealth armed forces. Growing up with a very traditional grandfather who fought against the Anglo-Soviet invasion of ...
Saudi ‘Game of Thrones,’ Trump Asia trip roil U.S. markets Thursday
No one knows the end-game regarding either the current Saudi turmoil in the Middle East or the Bad Actor Sweepstakes in East Asia.
President Trump: Emboldening authoritarian leaders
As the saying goes you can catch more bees with honey than vinegar. Is Trump using this analogy to define his foreign policies?
Trump’s Saudi embrace, isolation of Iran, does not serve U.S.
Conservatives in Washington have been as critical of Trump's total embrace of Saudi Arabia as some liberals have been.
Saudi market flirts with foreign investment
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange is celebrating the latest OPEC deal, positioning qualified foreign investors for success.
Legal expert Paul Samakow speaks on JASTA (Video)
CommDigiNews legal expert Paul Samakow was interviewed by the hill on JASTA. Understand the issue and see the video here
The American people to the Saudi royals: See you in court
President Obama's veto of the aptly named “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act,” which allows Americans to sue state sponsors of terror, was overwhelmingly overridden by a 97-1 Senate vote.
Alleged OPEC oil agreement, vague Yellen comments lift stocks
Saudis, OPEC supposedly agree to November oil production cut. Iran, as always, will be the wild card. Janet Yellen tries—feebly—to counter criticism from Donald Trump.
Apple to debut iPhone 7 Wednesday. Post-holiday trade meanders
Russia-Saudi oil deal termed non-event. Pundits badmouth Apple in advance of product announcements. Metals catch a bit. Stocks, bonds remain confused.
Oil, stocks up on predictably positive OPEC rumors
Saudis to “discuss” current oil situation in OPEC meeting. Statement gooses sagging crude prices as well as stock market averages. But when have these rumors ever been true?
Obama v. Trump v. stocks: Lies, damned lies and politicians
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2016 – June is bustin’ out all over on Wall Street. The problem is, stock and bond traders and investors don’t seem to know which way it’s bustin’. The usual suspects—Saudi oil extortionists, an intrusive federal government, and big-mouth CEOs guarding their turf—are making investors nervous with their latest round of blustering ...
‘A Hologram for the King’ and ‘Wadjda’: Two glimpses into Saudi life
"A Hologram for the King" and "Wadjda" are both filled with warmth, innocence and joy; when's the last time you associated those words with Saudi Arabia?