Western News Media Propagandists Describe US Bombing Iran As ‘Defensive’

Foreign Treasury Selling Is Getting Serious Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance We already knew that the bond market was starting to call bullshit on America’s fiscal and monetary policy. Now we know that foreign governments are dumping U.S. Treasuries, and China is leading the way…even while President Trump pals around with President Xi Jinping. According to CNBC, foreign holdings of U.S. government debt fell sharply in March as central banks sold Treasuries to defend weakening currencies during the geopolitical and energy shock tied to the escalating Middle East conflict. China reduced its Treasury holdings to roughly...

Lingering Iranian Diplomats In New York 'Kicked Out' By Rubio The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly took place September 22–29 in New York City, with the Iranian delegation being allowed into the country (even as the delegation of the Palestinian Authority was blocked). President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UNGA without any problems, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in talks with the US on the sidelines and via mediators. Both top officials exited the country, after safety concerns were voiced in Iranian outlets - given the US is engaged...

Lights Out For Sleep Number, Shares Crash On Potential Bankruptcy Filing Sleep Number Corporation shares crashed after multiple outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, reported that the mattress and bedding retailer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. WSJ said that Sleep Number is "expected to use the Chapter 11 process to restructure its balance sheet while continuing operations. The reorganization could also include a potential sale of the business." As of late 2024, Sleep Number had 640 retail stores across the US, with a footprint actively shrinking in...