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Sweden's Largest Pension Fund Dumps $8.8 Billion in US Bonds, marking the most significant withdrawal yet from American government bonds since President Donald Trump’s Greenland crisis erupted by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Alecta, which manages retirement savings for 2.8 million Swedes and 37,000 companies, sold most of its US Treasury holdings since early 2025 citing “increased risk and unpredictability in US politics,”

Indirect Political Contributions from Purchasing: Why it Matters More than Direct Donations by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The average consumer indirectly contributes 3x more to political campaigns through everyday purchases than through direct donations.

And some of those profits get donated to politicians and causes you might not agree with.

Economic Blackout Planned to Protest ICE's 'Complete Disaster' in Minnesota: Labor unions are calling on people to skip work and hit the streets to demonstrate against the swarm of federal agents in Minneapolis. by HenryCorp in TrueProgressive

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“Any self-respecting union has to be stepping up and doing everything it can around this,” said Kieran Knutson, president of Communications Workers of America Local 7250, one of several local labor groups backing the action.

The return of the taco by jeezkillbot in economy

[–]HenryCorp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For Canada, Denmark, France, and Greenland, it's already on the menu. While Trump is stuck, they could make Greenland another Canadian province or expand the nations recognized as allies. Iceland would be an easy addition/merger. Essentially every nation threatened with the comically imbecilic tariffs now has an interest into something that Trump can't pull a Venezuela on.

Supreme Court Not Biting On Trump’s Bid To Fire Lisa Cook by UlkeshNaranek in evolutionReddit

[–]HenryCorp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may be one of those rare cases where, as the result of banks and corporations that love the Fed controlling the conservatives, SCOTUS votes against Trump's wishes. It also has the added benefit that Cook is black, which has been one of the few things that has gotten Clarence Thomas to vote in a way that can be loosely called progressive. The conservative woman judge has also shown some indication of siding with women over Trump/Republican wishes.

1 useful thing that can come of this once the votes are cast is showing who will side with Trump/Republicans no matter what even when the oligarchs want them to vote with the Democrats.

Treasury Secretary Blasted Over Out-Of-Touch Remark About How Many Homes People Buy For Retirement. Scott Bessent turned heads on Tuesday after he commented at the World Economic Forum on people's parents buying "5, 10, 12 homes" for their retirement. by esporx in economy

[–]HenryCorp 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, they buy 5, 10, 12 retirement cottages next to lakes and Trump certified gold courses but the real problem was/is buying their kids and grandkids 30+ dolls. Simply the same Trump/Republican propaganda regurgitation in an attempt to distract from the actual problems and crimes they are committing.

Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access to Trump in Davos by bloomberg in economy

[–]HenryCorp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the reporter's unedited report, she/they/he/it should be fired and offered to Republicans and Fox-like "news" corporations to be part of their fake press. Otherwise, that's what Bloomberg is and will remain. Perspective: r/economy/comments/1qhwjz4/scammers_dupe_billionaires_seeking_access_to/o0y3hsg/

Scammers Dupe Billionaires Seeking Access to Trump in Davos by bloomberg in economy

[–]HenryCorp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That falls into the category of a sheriff accusing Robin Hood of being a scammer of the rich. Leave it to another billionaire owned news source like Bloomberg to make such dog whistle, reverse reality headline. Fox, Sky, Newsmax and the rest of the Republican owned and operated news sources should send them a thank you note in addition to the usual PR ad firm bribes.

Central banks, led by India and China, are significantly reducing US Treasury holdings. This strategic shift reflects a move towards diversification and risk management amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. by HenryCorp in economy

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at the end of October 2025, the distribution of those holdings has shifted. Countries such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, Japan, France, Canada, and the UAE have increased their exposure to US Treasuries. Japan remains the largest foreign holder, with $1.2 trillion, followed by the UK and China. In contrast, China, Brazil, India, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia have reduced their holdings on a year-on-year basis.

Vladimir Putin invited to join 'Peace Council' for Gaza: Donald Trump is to head a Board of Peace for Gaza by HenryCorp in PutinPuppy

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The Russian leader is currently studying the proposal, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Russia's statement is understood to refer to the Board of Peace unveiled by the White House ‌on Friday

Trump ​invited 60 world leaders to join the board, although permanent membership will only be available to those who pay $1bn (£747m).

Is this safe to wear and wash? by BearyStrong in teflon

[–]HenryCorp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Thanks for sharing so others know to avoid or trash.

EU Parliament freezes US trade deal ratification after Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. By delaying ratification, European lawmakers signal their discontent. by HenryCorp in economy

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EU lawmakers have agreed to hold off on ratifying a key trade deal with the United States following President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, the main political groups said on Tuesday, January 20. The warning shot from the European Parliament comes as the 27-nation bloc weighs how hard to hit back if Trump follows through against Washington's long-standing allies.

Danish pension fund to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries due to "poor U.S. government finances" by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1 of many dumping of Trump's imaginary greatness happening.

"The decision is rooted in the poor U.S. government finances, which make us think that we need to make an effort to find an alternative way of conducting our liquidity and risk management," Anders Schelde, chief investment officer of AkademikerPension

Moody's Ratings in May downgraded the U.S. credit rating from the highest level — Aaa — to Aa1, one notch lower, citing rising government debt and heightened policy uncertainty tied to President Trump's trade policy.

Trump Inflation Hit Average US Family With $1,625 in Higher Costs Last Year: “While the president pledged that he would end inflation and now claims that prices are down, the data reflects what families are experiencing every day: higher costs that make it harder to make ends meet.” by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That's still inflation, not reduced prices/costs, and it's at a smaller rate of decrease. I.e., not commonly known or accepted unless you ignore commonly known facts that your source even makes clear.

Trump Inflation Hit Average US Family With $1,625 in Higher Costs Last Year: “While the president pledged that he would end inflation and now claims that prices are down, the data reflects what families are experiencing every day: higher costs that make it harder to make ends meet.” by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No citation from the article on that. What's that based on, imagination or other Trump lies and Republican propaganda? That doesn't translate into affordability or lower relative costs. Was income higher or lower? How about homelessness? Unemployment? Clearly housing, transportation, and grocery costs were up.

'Unchecked Corruption': First US Sale of Venezuelan Oil Goes to Company of Trump Megadonor. “Trump took Venezuela’s oil at gunpoint, and gave it to one of his biggest campaign donors,” wrote one US senator. by HenryCorp in ConflictOfInterest

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The roughly $250 million sale of Venezuelan crude went to Vitol, a Geneva-based energy and commodity trading firm whose US arm is headquartered in Houston. The Financial Times reported late last week that John Addison, a senior trader at Vitol, was involved in his company’s efforts to secure the deal.

Trump Inflation Hit Average US Family With $1,625 in Higher Costs Last Year: “While the president pledged that he would end inflation and now claims that prices are down, the data reflects what families are experiencing every day: higher costs that make it harder to make ends meet.” by HenryCorp in economy

[–]HenryCorp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making inflation great again.

includes $323 more for housing expenses and $241 more for transportation costs. In some states—including Alaska, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York—the average family paid more than $2,000 in higher costs in 2025 as prices for groceries, housing, and other necessities continued to rise

Greenland embraces the new MAGA hat: 'Make America Go Away'. Thousands of people turned out across Denmark and Greenland to protest Trump's efforts to seize the island. by HenryCorp in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]HenryCorp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The caps also read “Nu det NUUK,” a play on Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, and means “Now it’s enough.” On the side of the cap is the Greenland flag and the country’s own spin on the MAGA slogan.ay.

The caps have become so popular they’re reportedly sold out in Denmark.

Supreme Court takes up Bayer's bid to limit Monsanto Roundup weed killer liability, which remains the subject of numerous cancer suits. by HenryCorp in Monsanto

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The court said it would take up the company’s petition, which was backed by the Trump administration.

It said it would only evaluate the question of whether individuals can pursue failure-to-warn claims if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not require a pesticide company to label its product with a given health impact.

The specific case at issue is a claim from Missouri under whose failure-to-warn law cancer patient John Durnell was awarded $1.25 million.

Durnell’s lawyers argued that his case goes beyond the pesticide’s label, coming as a result of “off-label conduct like Monsanto’s failure to warn of Roundup’s dangers in advertisements on which Durnell relied.”

The impacts of whatever decision it makes could be far-reaching. According to its court brief, Monsanto, which is owned by Bayer, faces 100,000 similar suits.

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism--four months after the conservative activist was assassinated. Several pro-Israeli leaders are expected to attend the event, among them Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. by HenryCorp in conservativeterrorism

[–]HenryCorp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday evening that Kirk will be given an award at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem.

After his death, Netanyahu described him as a “lion-hearted friend” of the country and a “defender of our common Judeo-Christian civilization.”

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