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 ShedlockMay 25, 2026
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Trump Waves the White Flag of Surrender to Iran. What Can Go Wrong?

The leaked terms of the deal amount to a Trump surrender. Netanyahu is unhappy. Unconditional Surrender My, how things have…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 24, 2026
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Trump Announces an Iran Deal that Appears to Be a Complete Capitulation

Here we go again, another deal announcement and another denial by Iran. But … Another Announcement Truth Social: I am…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 23, 2026
3,105

Trump Faces a Full Revolt in the Senate

“Who thought this was a good idea? Who chose this timing?” Cotton asked bluntly. Cotton was speaking about Trump’s slush…
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Politics

Mish ShedlockMay 22, 2026
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War Powers Act Passes the Senate

The bill will likely pass the House, but face a Trump veto. Rep Massie Outed. The War Powers Act would…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 21, 2026
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Trump’s Ouster of Massie & Endorsement of Paxton Is a Sad Day for the US

Emboldened by his ouster of Massie, Trump endorses a horribly flawed Paxton. The Israel Lobby Takes Out Massie I hold…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 20, 2026
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Trump Rages at the Media Because He Has No Solution for Iran

Credit Jim Bianco at Bianco Research for the best analysis of the day. Trump Rages at the Media Truth Social:…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockMay 19, 2026
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Empty Tankers Sail to the US to Load Up on Oil – Is This a Victory?

Overseas buyers are depleting domestic oil reserves. The World Can’t Get Enough U.S. Energy The Wall Street Journal reports The World…
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World News

Mish ShedlockMay 17, 2026
1,381

Saudi Arabia Seeks Non-Aggression Pact with Iran Modeled After 1975 Helsinki Accords

It appears Saudi Arabia has had enough of Trump’s war. A non-aggression pact between #Iran and Saudi Arabia? 🔹The Financial…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 13, 2026
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MAGA Evangelical Leaders Dedicate A Statue To Their New God, Donald Trump

Unfortunately, this is not satire. Please tune in. At the Trump National Doral Golf Course, evangelical leaders gave praise to…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 4, 2026
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US Debt Again Exceeds 100 Percent of GDP, Trajectory Unstoppable?

Incorrect headlines say this is the first time since WWII. Not quite, counting Covid. US Federal Debt Current Details Total:…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockApril 27, 2026
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Is There Any Point to the Latest Peace Negotiations With Iran?

Trump wants Iran to say what’s on the table. The opposite is true as well. Frustrated Efforts to Make Progress…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockApril 20, 2026
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Iran Denies The Strait Is Open – No Surprise, Trump Lied About A Deal

Trump is much better at manipulating futures than negotiating deals. Friday morning the markets were abuzz with Trump’s announcement of…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockApril 18, 2026
1,233

Trump Goes Ballistic Over Stoppage Of His Ballroom

One seriously has to wonder what Trump’s top priority is. April 16, 12:45 PM Ballroom Update Truth Social: The White…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockApril 17, 2026
670

The Petrodollar Theory Is Dead

Several readers asked me to discuss the petrodollar. Here are two pertinent theories. Theory #1 – War Is a Boon…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockApril 16, 2026
1,104

Trump Says He Is OK with Giving Away Your Rights

Trump wants to spy on you, and he will. Massie’s amendments rejected. Notice the Framing Truth Social: I am working…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockApril 14, 2026
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Fed Study Shows Tariffs Boosted Goods Inflation by a Cumulative 3.1 Percent

By the seventh month, the tariff cost pass-through to consumers hits 100 percent. Please consider the Fed study Detecting Tariff Effects…
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