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Another very good RNS from my company.

Love it !

Not 100% sure about Raynor JD...But you are right she will upset many people and that can be a good thing.

1000% you can analyse and make a call, have a system if you know what you are doing, have the experience, the data, right mindset and will to act. They are not predictions, they are probabilities, math !

You can do this in the short term for sure. Its called Day Trading or ST swing trading. Again, its not knowing per se...its just math.

You can also do this in the MT/LT. It is also about understanding risk, managing your risk and exposure.

From memory...There is only one Mooney !

There are many now saying Trump is losing his mind. Not the Maga foot soldiers, but those who were supporters, promoters and close etc.Trying to be fair here, not all of course. There are idiots with a platform who are, after a life time of practising Catholicism are now publicly denouncing Catholicism on TV. Classic Cult, and in a way Cult Virtual Signalling - CVS !

To those that cite, don't listen to what he says...That is Orwell 101.

1 thing is for sure, 3D chess is not being played at all.

TMT,

Im not sure if you’re arguing a point I didn’t make? No one said governments have to let markets decide on national security clearly they can and do intervene when they choose ( and should need) to.

The point I made was different, Even with those interventions, global trade flows tend to adapt and reroute rather than stop altogether. That’s been the pattern repeatedly. So yeah governments step in where they see fit.

Two different things.

And yes, I agree with your final point. They are mostly stupid.

It’s just a handle based around some analytics software I built related market & news data running a couple of businesses. To be honest I am more interested in how markets actually behave, making profit than titles.

Make sure you write as lines the following sentence 200 times.

I will green bin ProfessorStax

Topslicer, stop sniping from the sidelines, be original, think for yourself and at least try and read the thread. It may change your life !

Lee, you’re getting personal & emotional again, and continue arguing exceptions and presenting them as the rule.

Yes governments can and do intervene. No one disputed that. For a second, lose the narratives and engage your brain cell.

Global trade in commodities, energy, and metals still flows predominantly to the highest bidder over time. That’s why despite sanctions, bans, and political posturing, flows simply reroute rather than stop. Russia still sells energy. China still acquires resources. Markets adapt, you may not like it but that is you, and you do you. What you’re describing is political friction layered on top of a market system NOT a replacement for it.

And you’re also still conflating two different things:

Trade (flow of goods)

Investment / ownership (who controls assets)

Governments tend to restrict the second far more than the first. So yes a government can block a takeover. That doesn’t mean it can meaningfully control global trade flows without massive economic consequences.

That’s the difference !!

Its a free market. Until a government says no...

What you are doing is conflating foreign investment with trade !

I don't think you know what you are actually talking about just repeating narratives without substance.

The UK can sell Apples to Belgium. That is trade, not investment. The UK and refuse Rolf from Antwerp from investing in a Apple Yard in Somerset ! If it wants .

Oranges and apples !

"Your suggestion is then that the markets decide geopolitical outcomes?" Most of the time yes it does.

" collective west ultimately want to be subservient to China and Russia" As far as i can tell the West doesn't !

Doozer, its not my suggestion at all, it is an observation of history.

Its mad...The West being bothered about Russia and Trump lifts sanctions on Russian Oil and Gas.

I hear you Lee, sort of. But what about POG, or Crude or any other commodities Lee.

Your argument is inline with your political beliefs and the narratives you support. The global market does not care about you, me or us ! End of the day, Global Trade is just that.

The deeper the pullback, the more violent the breakout !

Nope, that's not how a market place works.

You're view is ideological and you're taking personally. Its just business, international trade Doozer.

Good, let them create the liquidity !

that is a bit harsh to call the us bid team ******ed. or do you mean its '******ed' that they were outbid by the chinese team.

in the market place, the highest bidder gets whatever the bid for, unless you don't want a market place, which is strange as you own shares in a company that is traded in a market place. perhaps you prefer a fixed/crony market place?

That's capitalism for your Drover. Market decides !

A bit of volatility in the futures markets can offers some good trading opportunity During Asia, London and NY sessions as long as one is prudent with managing the risk.

The institutions and especially 1nsiders will do ok i'd imagine.

But not good for people in general. Unless they like paying more for everything whilst earning less relatively.

There will be value for it in the ground and i doubt that is anywhere near the figure quoted.

One word...Absorption.