Mish Shedlock

Mike Shedlock / Mish is a registered investment advisor for SitkaPacific Capital Management. On “MishTalk,” global economics blog, he writes several articles a day on the global economy. Topics include interest rates, central bank policy, gold and precious metals, jobs, and economic reports, all from an Austrian Economic perspective.

Commentary

Mish ShedlockSeptember 3, 2026
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Is It Idiotic To Fight A War Over Something Worthless In Two Years?

My vote is yes, but that’s what Bessent says we are doing. Worthless in Two Years The Hill reports Bessent predicts…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockSeptember 1, 2026
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Trump Claims He Will Fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserves with Venezuelan Oil

White House comedy intensifies. Trump’s Claim Truth Social: One of the things I am going to do with the Venezuelan…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 31, 2026
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Classified Document Leak Shows US Is Militarily Overextended In Iran

The truth is out. Hegseth has seriously messed up the war in Iran. Military Leaders Warn Hegseth “A recent classified…
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Politics

Mish ShedlockAugust 31, 2026
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Will Congress Pass Another Reconciliation Bill This Year?

If not, aid to farmers, more military spending, and the SAVE Act are all unlikely. What Trump Seeks According to…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockAugust 29, 2026
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What’s In Trump’s Venezuelan Deal? Allegedly Greatest Oil Deal In History

The deal is illegal, with no immediate impact. But Canada is warned. Trump Claims the Greatest Deal in History Truth…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockAugust 28, 2026
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Who Will Win the Trade War Between the US and Canada?

We know the answer already, China. To the detriment of the US and Canada, China is the big winner in…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 26, 2026
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Canada Retaliates & Trump Threatens To Rename Lake Ontario

In a childish move that cannot help, Trump makes a threat he cannot even keep. Why Make Ridiculous Threats? The…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockAugust 24, 2026
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Trump Eliminates Beef Tariffs But Only Through The Election

The price of beef is getting to Trump (and everyone else). But ranchers are very upset by the move. CPI…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 22, 2026
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Trump Threatens To Use The Military On The US Bond Market – What?

Trump responds to a reporter’s question with an answer that makes no sense. Decipher This Trump: No taxpayer money for…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 21, 2026
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An Economically Illiterate Trump Attempts to Explain Interest Rates

Our President is completely illiterate when it comes to basic finance. “These ridiculous interest rates, they’re ridiculous. Look, when our…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockAugust 20, 2026
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US Debt Tops $40 Trillion, The Pace Is What’s Most Alarming

Debt topped $40 trillion today. But let’s discuss what really matters. Staggering Headline While crossing the $40 trillion milestone makes…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 18, 2026
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Five Mideast Countries Debate the Merits of Keeping US Military Bases

Also, Trump threatens to bomb Oman, an ally. Frustration with Trump Sets In The Washington Post reports Frustration with Trump grows…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 17, 2026
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Trump Shuns South Korea, Touts “Very Good Relationship” with North Korea

Is there a dictator Trump doesn’t like? Very Good Relationship with Kim Jong Un Based on my very good relationship…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 15, 2026
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Trump: “I’ll Never Apologize, You’re Just Paying A Tiny Bit More”

Trump just handed the Democrats another midterm election talking point. I’ll Never Apologize “Trump: For you to pay a TINY…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 12, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Says the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Irrelevant in Two Years – So, What Are We Fighting For?

OK. So What Are We Fighting For? August 4 Lie Bessent Feuds with the Wall Street Journal I support this…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockAugust 11, 2026
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Trump’s New Demand Is Compensation from Iran for Mideast Deaths

What? No threats, just demands? My goodness, is this feeble. Trump Not Even Issuing Idle Threats Anymore Truth Social: I…
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