"Forcing a competition between fiat systems, gold-linked alternatives, and dollar proxies?"

U.S. District Judge Darren Gayles said Trump could file an amended version of the lawsuit by April ‌27.

In a severe case, where a prolonged war drives oil to $170, the growth drag would be larger. That would require record additional stimulus to meet the 4.5%-5% growth target. We project fiscal support falling short, leaving growth at 4.1%.

We don't recall horse paste carrying a stroke risk...

If you have to pass a law to stop people from finding out they can leave, you've already lost the argument...

"...deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.

Another face-ripping rally to start the week: here's what was behind it. 

US blockade took effect, while an official said talks between the US and Iran are continuing even now and there is progress in trying to reach an agreement.

Group has denied it is backed by the Iranian government...

They sold the dip… now they must chase the rip.

Responds to lengthy Trump tirade...

The real world no longer matters, what matters is the performance on stage...

The details are laid out verbatim...

US proposed a two decade moratorium on enriching uranium...

The Russians have a phrase for it: negotiation-incapable (ne peregovorosposobny)...

REAR VIEW: US/Iran talks end with no agreement as US begins own blockade of Strait of Hormuz; Mediators pursue Iran-US deal in back channel diplomacy; US/Iran negotiations ongoing with the aim of reaching an agreement; Progress on talks is being made; GS miss on FICC sales & trading rev.; US existing home sales disappoint.

"OECD commercial crude inventories could fall toward operational minimums by early May"

...energy is the master resource. It cannot be treated like other resources...