Rothbard’s Definition of Government as Organized Crime: The Microsoft Antitrust Case

"Zero Hormuz Dependency": UAE Races To Rewire Energy Flows, Bypassing Chokepoint Chaos The shuttered Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen within days, though conflicting reports suggest the US-Iran memorandum of understanding could be formally signed as early as today, Thursday, or Friday. Either way, the interim peace deal appears likely to be signed within the next 48 hours, setting the stage for energy flows through the critical maritime chokepoint to begin normalizing, a process that could take many months. The broader takeaway is that buyers of crude, refined...

Copper Tops $14,000 As US Stockpiling Drains Global Supply Ahead Of Trump's Tariff Call Copper strength has returned to the London Metal Exchange this week as futures top $14,000 a ton. Another leg higher could be imminent, pushing prices into blue-sky territory as traders weigh tightening global supplies against robust metal inflows into the US ahead of President Trump's expected tariff decision. The Commerce Department was expected to deliver its tariff recommendation by June 30, but no decision has been announced. On national security grounds, the agency is expected to impose...

Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday have killed at least two Palestinians and injured several others, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as constant Israeli violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal continue. WAFA reported that two brothers, Abdel Malek and Abdel Sattar Al-Attar, were killed when an Israeli drone struck the vicinity of a […]