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19 Jan 2026

The probability of the United States acquiring Greenland reaches all-time highs. 22% chance.

Source: Polymarket

19 Jan 2026

China’s GDP grew 4.5% in the October to December period, slowing from 4.8% in the third quarter, the weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

Full-year economic output came in at 5%, meeting the official target of around 5%. Retail sales grew 0.9% in December from a year earlier, the slowest growth since late 2022. Industrial output climbed 5.2% in December, topping expectations for a 5% growth. Source: CNBC

19 Jan 2026

In exactly 50 days, Bitcoin's circulating supply will hit 20m.

At that point, there will only be 1m Bitcoin left to be mined. Forever. Source: Jesse Myers (Croesus 🔴) @Croesus_BTC

19 Jan 2026

🚨 Largest Producers in the World 🚨 :

Source: General Knowledge for UPSC @GuideforAll

19 Jan 2026

The K-shaped economy is becoming even more K-shaped...

The shift towards capital away from labor is one of the reason Source chart: Blackrock

19 Jan 2026

China last year registered the lowest number of births since records began

This marks the fourth consecutive year of population decline as policymakers grapple with a demographic crisis. Source: FT

16 Jan 2026

There are more stocks on the NYSE in uptrends right now than an any other point since 2024. Is so much winning a bad thing for investors?

Source: J.C. Parets @JC_ParetsX

16 Jan 2026

From Ghost Industry to National Priority

This White House statement on critical minerals explicitly listed uranium as a critical mineral, and it looks like they’re actually considering a price floor guarantee. The US used to be a powerhouse in uranium, but the industry is basically a ghost of its former self now. The government seems to be stepping up and back producers with some real institutional support. Things like strategic stockpiling or a price floor could be a massive game-changer. Between the skyrocketing power demand and energy security needs, support seems to be coming. Source: JH @CRUDEOIL231

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