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How the Financial World Adapts to Climate Change

Tom Spencer

The most common type of green finance are government-issued bonds, which first came about as structured AAA-rated bonds from the European Investment Bank. When it comes to private loans, green investments appear to be less significant, although reporting on this segment is less rigorous. Resilience Bonds.

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Senator Inhofe Sponsors Ukraine Military Weapons Bill Based on Images of Russian Soldiers in Georgia in 2008

MishTalk

Mr. President I rise today to introduce my bill that authorizes the President to provide lethal weapons to the Government of Ukraine in order to defend itself against Russian-backed rebel separatists in eastern Ukraine. They show Russian troops in Georgia in 2008. in 2008 during the conflict in Georgia" admitted the journalists.

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CIA Torture Reports: Frozen to Death; Rectal Rehydration, Broken Limbs; 54 Countries Assist US; Dick Cheney War Criminal

MishTalk

Today the US released its CIA report on torture. Torture Report. Various reports and excerpts follow: Rectal Rehydration, Broken Limbs, 180 Hrs of Sleep Deprivation The Guardian reports Rectal Rehydration and Broken Limbs: Grisliest Findings in CIA Torture Report. The results are shocking. The C.I.A.’s

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Kyle Bass: The End is Nigh for Japan

Tom Spencer

He is a successful investor who is well known for predicting and profiting from the sub-prime mortgage crisis in 2008. Japan’s public debt to GDP ratio currently exceeds 200%, which makes the Japanese government more heavily indebted as a percentage of GDP than any other country in the world (including Iceland, Greece, and Italy).

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Spain to Issue €55 Billion in New Debt, 72% to Roll Over Existing Debt; Interest Rate Perspective

MishTalk

Spain''s regional and local governments are struggling to pay back debts. The central government has not made much progress either. El Economista reports 72% of Treasury Issuance in 2015 to Refinance CCAA and Municipalities. Since 2008, Spanish debt has increased by €600 billion.

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Portuguese Bond Yield Spikes to 8% as Portugal's Coalition

MishTalk

What Has Government Done to Our Money? Labor Union Report. Portuguese borrowing costs topped 8 percent for the first time this year after two ministers quit, signaling the government will struggle to implement further budget cuts as its bailout program enters its final 12 months. Government Tensions. Home Builders.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: FHA Swamped By Defaults.

MishTalk

What Has Government Done to Our Money? Labor Union Report. FHA Swamped By Defaults; Congressional Report Shows FHA Could Suffer Losses as High as $115 Billion; Shut Down Fannie, Freddie, FHA. I was quoted as saying just that by the Heartland in Congressional Report Raises Spectre of FHA Bailout. Home Builders. Urban Digs.