April 28, 2026 The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has not collapsed. Despite the noise, President Trump’s unilateral extension remains in place, and Iran has not formally rejected it. What we have is a tense, one-sided pause backed by an active American naval blockade. Beneath the headlines, Iran is executing a deliberate defensive strategy designed to raise the … Continue reading Iran’s Moves Are Not Collapse — They Are Calculated Resistance
Month: April 2026
Where Are the Adults? Fed and Treasury Silence as Markets Fracture at All-Time Highs
Markets are, at their core, nothing more than buy and sell. A transaction happens. Someone pays a price. Sometimes that price looks ridiculous the next day — what changed hands at $1 yesterday suddenly fetches $10 in the heat of the moment. This is normal. It is how price discovery works, however messy. I have … Continue reading Where Are the Adults? Fed and Treasury Silence as Markets Fracture at All-Time Highs
Inside the Ceasefire Window: Power Shifts, Leverage, and the Race Before the Pause Ends (Updated April 22nd)
(Updated April 22nd) - The announced ceasefire framework has not produced a genuine truce. Fighting continues in parallel theaters, terms remain contested, and the pause is better described as a conditional, unilateral extension rather than a mutual agreement. This outcome highlights a central paradox in the US approach. While strikes have removed many senior hardliners, … Continue reading Inside the Ceasefire Window: Power Shifts, Leverage, and the Race Before the Pause Ends (Updated April 22nd)
No Deal – Controlled Escalation
The swift collapse of the Islamabad talks and President Trump’s immediate announcement of a naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz provide strong confirmation of the strategic direction we outlined. The blockade is a deliberate operational enabler, not an impulsive escalation. By establishing a formal zone of control, the United States sharply … Continue reading No Deal – Controlled Escalation
Iran–US–Israel Conflict & the Strait of Hormuz
As of April 10, 2026 (Day 3 of the Declared Two-Week Ceasefire 1. Current Reality on the Ground The two-week ceasefire announced on April 7–8 is already showing clear signs of strain, just three days in. Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely restricted:- Normal daily volume: ~130–140 ships.- Over the past 48 hours: Only a … Continue reading Iran–US–Israel Conflict & the Strait of Hormuz
Ceasefire Talks: Trump’s Multi-Player Leverage on Iran, Israel, and Allies
Vancouver — As ceasefire talks remain fluid and contested, President Trump’s public signals and repeated deadlines continue to function as a sophisticated multi-player leverage tool. Rather than a straightforward bilateral negotiation, the same statements appear designed to manage three distinct audiences: Iran’s inner circle, Israel, and the broader U.S. alliance system. Trump’s goal seems to … Continue reading Ceasefire Talks: Trump’s Multi-Player Leverage on Iran, Israel, and Allies
Let’s Have a Toast for Starmer!
On April 7, 2026, Wireless Festival was cancelled before it could begin. The Home Office withdrew Ye’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), denying him entry to the UK. With Ye booked to headline all three nights, organisers had no choice but to scrap the entire event. Sponsors like Pepsi and Diageo fled amid the backlash. Jewish … Continue reading Let’s Have a Toast for Starmer!
“Father” Review – Ye’s Via Dolorosa
https://youtu.be/HBMy-y2wb4I?si=CdKxIv2UTv4xgB5O The music video for “Father” (feat. Travis Scott) from Kanye West’s Bully unfolds in a single continuous take inside a minimalist church. Directed by Bianca Censori, the scene is deliberately surreal and layered. Kanye sits motionless in a gray suit and stone-colored cowboy boots at the front, staring straight ahead with an almost blank … Continue reading “Father” Review – Ye’s Via Dolorosa
Beyond CPI: Lived Inflation and Valuations (REVISED)
Kyung Il Yang Chief Editor, Gomdolee stephen@gomdolee.com April 1st, 2026 Introduction Since 2019, inflation has exposed a deep flaw in how economists and policymakers measure economic reality. As of April 2026, the overall CPI has increased roughly 26–28% cumulatively from December 2019. Yet food-at-home prices — the most tangible and frequent expense for households — … Continue reading Beyond CPI: Lived Inflation and Valuations (REVISED)
Store of Value Reconsidered: the Question of “What Value?”
Kyung Il Yang Chief Editor, Gomdolee stephen@gomdolee.com March 30th, 2026 1. Introduction The functions of money have long been central to economic thought. Since Jevons (1875) and Menger (1892) formalized the tripartite classification — medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value — the third function has been particularly associated with assets capable … Continue reading Store of Value Reconsidered: the Question of “What Value?”