UK Tests Long-Range Missile for Ukraine

Despite Record Low Sentiment, US Retail Sales See Strongest Annual Gain In 8 Months After a big jump in March, retail sales likely cooled in April, according to BofA's almost omniscient forecast as they see spending on gasoline providing a smaller boost and auto sales moderating, after an early Easter pulled forward some seasonal demand into March. The “holiday shift” dynamic also may have contributed to softer activity after Easter. However, the actual print was +0.5% MoM (as consensus expected - and hotter than BofA's forecast), lifting sales by 4.9% YoY...

As Spy Law Nears Expiration, Lawmakers Mull Short-Term Renewal Authored by Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump’s pick for a key intelligence post has left Democrats and Republicans at odds over a spy law set to lapse on June 12. As the clock ticks down, lawmakers are contemplating Trump’s latest proposal: another short-term extension of the authority while the president searches for a permanent nominee other than his chosen acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows the government to spy...

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing  Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance With bitcoin hovering near $65,000, down about 50% over the last year, the mood across crypto has become increasingly subdued lately. For most of the 2020s, cryptocurrency transformed from a niche financial experiment into a major political issue. What began as a technology debate evolved into a cultural and ideological battleground, with Republicans increasingly positioning themselves as defenders of digital assets and free markets while Democrats often emphasized consumer protection, financial oversight, and regulatory scrutiny. Aside from worrying about adoption, quantum...