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How many ships do Iran and the Houthis have to blow up before people realize they mean it when they say they can close the Strait?

The JPY is falling again. Get ready for the next yen intervention. That means Japan has to sell US dollar assets, including Treasuries, to buy yen... ...at a time when US yields are already surging.

Data center electricity consumption in household equivalents: - Conventional data center: 20,000 households - Hyperscale data center: 100,000 households - Largest currently under construction: 2 million households - Largest announced: 5 million households The AI revolution requires an unprecedented buildout of physical infrastructure. - New power generation. - Grid expansion. - Data centers. All of it consumes millions of tonnes of copper, steel, concrete, and energy. Commodities and energy are the pick-and-shovel play on AI.

The US has never dealt with a situation like this. They had the luxury of keeping military bases across the Middle East to prepare, maintain, and attack other countries, knowing they were perfectly safe. Now, for the first time, all of these bases are being attacked simultaneously by drones and missiles, and the US has an inability to defend them. The balance of power in the Middle East is shifting.

Markets are at all time highs... they are delusional we’re losing: - ~30% of fertilizers - ~20% of LNG - ~10% of oil - ~30% of helium These aren’t isolated commodities.... they sit at the core of entire production chains: - Petrochemicals -> fertilizer -> food production - Petrochemicals -> sulfur -> mining (copper, uranium, nickel) - Petrochemicals -> plastics -> cars, electronics - Petrochemicals -> drugs, rubber, textiles - Helium -> semiconductors / AI chips - Gas -> power generation - Diesel -> transportation So this isn’t just an energy problem... it’s a full-spectrum supply shock hitting food, industry, tech, transportation and power at the same time. Our world doesn't function without Hormuz supplies. And there is no policy tool that can replace missing physical supply.

Just finished this thought-provoking book—its wisdom has already changed how I see small daily moments. Highly recommend adding it to your TBR list!

Just finished my iced latte by the window, watching the sun set slowly—this quiet small joy makes the whole day feel soft and nice. ，

Woke up to the sound of birds, fresh mountain air, and a campfire brewing coffee—this is the kind of reset we all need.

Just finished this cute hand-knit cat coaster in 2 hours! Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy vibe of handmade small projects #HandmadeCrafts #DIYHobbies，

Beat the heat with 3-ingredient matcha lemon fizz! Mix matcha powder, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water. Top with a mint sprig for a zesty, easy cool-down!，

Calling all book lovers! Our English Book Sharing Club’s monthly meetup is this Saturday at 3 PM—come swap your favorite reads, chat about plots, and make new friends! See you at the campus coffee shop!

[My rescue pup just curled up in my lap while I worked—best midday break ever. What’s your pet’s go-to cuddle spot #PetLove #RescueDog]，

Just found my cat curled up on the clean laundry I folded 10 mins ago. Yep, that’s how my evening went.

Today, I spent 4 hours helping clean up the community park with 10 lovely volunteers. Seeing the space get tidier and hearing kids laugh there later made every minute worth it. Small acts of kindness add up!

Just tried the new organic cherry tomatoes from the local market—super juicy, sweet, and zero weird aftertaste! Perfect for salads or snacking.