Elon Musk questions IRS DOGE audit

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News Date: February 5, 2025

Elon Musk recently posted, 'Would you like DOGE to audit the IRS?' After most users voted 'Yes,' he responded with 'Vox Populi, Vox Dei.'
Given Musk's history, such polls often hint at future moves. With his fascination for shaking up the status quo, a poll about the Federal Reserve wouldn't be surprising.
Whether playful or strategic, Musk's polls often spark conversations that challenge traditional financial systems. What's next? We'll likely find out soon.

Treasury Secretary: Expect a decline in the dollar as Reserve Currency

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Acknowledges Countries' Trend Toward 'Replacing The Dollar'.
Expect a gradual decline in the dollar's share of global reserves, according to Yellen.
During a congressional hearing, she was asked about dedollarization, to which she responded with her remarks.
The statements come amid global de-dollarization initiatives being undertaken by a number of nations, including the BRICS economic bloc.

Germany Basic Income of $1,400 every month experiment

As part of the study, 120 people will receive E1,200, or about $1,430, each month for three years - an amount just above Germany's poverty line - and researchers will compare their experiences with another group of 1,380 people who will not receive the payments.
Source:themindunleashed.com

Russia Proposes New Standard for precious metals market

Russia Proposes New Standard To break the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) monopoly on gold.
It is proposed to 'place a specialized international precious metals exchange headquartered in Moscow' using the 'new international standard MWS' as the 'basis of the structure.'
It is also proposed to establish a Price Fixing Committee.
Subject to the application of the MWS standard, it will include the central banks and the largest banks of the Eurasian Economic Union countries represented in the precious metals market.
According to the Russian department, it is necessary to 'bet on fixing prices in the national currencies of the key member countries, or on new units of international settlements, such as the new unit of settlements proposed by the president of Russia within the member countries of the BRICS organization.'
Sources: gata.org

Trump plans to make permanent cut to payroll tax if reelected

Saturday, in Bedminster, N.J., Trump announced, If victorious on November 3rd, I plan to forgive these taxes and make permanent cuts to the payroll tax.
Trump says that if reelected, he'll pursue permanent cut to payroll taxes that fund Social Security, Medicare.
Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/, twitter.com, www.youtube.com

India Is Mulling Rupee-Ruble Payments System

India is discussing how to set up a rupee-ruble payment mechanism to enable it to trade with Russia, to circumvent the U.S. sanctions regime.
During the last several months, several considerations have prompted the Modi government to rethink the wisdom of putting all its eggs in the U.S. basket.
Instead, India is returning to a more balanced approach, assessing its national interests vis-a-vis those of other countries and acting accordingly.
To Be Non-Aligned on Russia Policy Implies India Finding Trade Workaround.
Source: nakedcapitalism.com