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News Date: October 20, 2021

With Angela Merkel on her way out as Chancellor, her former chief economic advisor, Jens Weidmann, announced plans to step down at the end of the year as head of Germany's Bundesbank after a decade at the helm of the national central bank.
Dallas Fed President Kaplan and Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren To Retire After Ethics Issue.
Former Iranian Central Bank Chief Handed 10-Year Prison Sentence.
Slovakia's central bank chief and European Central Bank governing council member Peter Kazimir has been charged with corruption.
Philippine central bank Governor Benjamin Diokno said he is with "team transitory" and that it is more prudent for the country to delay monetary tightening.
The Turkish lira hit a record low overnight after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered a new round of dismissals at the country's central bank.
So, central bank are starting to worry. They were wrong about inflation because they were wrong about supply chains, and they were perhaps wrong about labor markets, which they had just taken years to learn had no serious bargaining power.
To be continued... Stay Tuned!.
Sources: www.cnbc.com ,gesara.news

First-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals

The Bank of China Shanghai Branch achieved a historic milestone by conducting the first-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals using the digital yuan (e-CNY) on December 20.
Collaborating closely with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, they executed a 100 million yuan digital renminbi transaction, marking a significant advancement in the financial factor market.
This successful initiative demonstrates the practical application of digital currency in cross-border transactions for precious metals and sets a precedent for future developments in this space.

The October 2020 Full Blue Moon, a higher consciousness

The October full blue moon also aligns with Mercury retrograde in Libra squaring Saturn in the sign of Capricorn. A multiplex of energies all aligned at once and hitting the earth in the light reflection of Uranus. (Moon conjunct Uranus)
Expect the unexpected know that there will be twists and turns upsetting the balance of your normal rhythm. A full Blue moon is the zenith of moon power throughout the year, be sure to create and let go of your magical energy for manifestation this blue moon. The perfect time to tune into your psychic energy in preparation for a higher consciousness power-boosting download.
Sources: thriveonnews.com

Supreme Court could hit the tax system

The Supreme Court's decision to hear a pivotal tax case has profound implications for the future of the U.S. tax system.
At stake is the constitutionality of a proposed wealth tax, which could address economic disparities or dismantle key aspects of the existing tax framework.
A favorable ruling may promote social equity, while an adverse outcome could preserve individual economic freedom.
The case underscores the delicate balance between economic growth and fairness, making it a crucial moment in the nation's fiscal history with far-reaching implications.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision by June 2024.

Donald Trump vows big tax cuts again

February 6, 2025:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump's tax cuts package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
October 24 update:
Wall Street Journal: Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent to prioritize tax cuts.
Older news:
Donald Trump promised big tax cuts for all Americans if elected president, while discussing a range of economic strategies during a large rally held in New Jersey on May 11th.
"Instead of a Biden tax hike, I'll give you a Trump middle class, lower class, business class, big tax cut. You're gonna have the biggest tax cut.", he stated.

Saudi Arabia Open to Talks on Trade in Currencies Besides Dollar

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest crude oil exporter, is open to discussing oil trade settlements in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, told Bloomberg TV in an interview in Davos on Tuesday.
Source: bloomberg