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 ShedlockJune 14, 2026
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What Are the Odds Trump’s Executive Order Blocking Mail-In Votes Stands?

Essentially zero. Let’s discuss why. Trump’s Second Executive Order On March 31, the White House reported that Trump issued a…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockJune 13, 2026
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A Deal with Iran Is Finally Close, Seriously. Iran Wins the Showdown

My base case, a Trump capitulation, is nearly at hand. Major money to Iran. Accord Will Kickstart Toughest Phase of…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockJune 10, 2026
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Court Strikes Trump’s Illegal $100,000 Fee for New H-1B Visas

Trump has an increasingly hard time winning in court. Blame Trump not the courts. Another Unconstitutional Trump Action Bites the…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockJune 9, 2026
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Trump Has Meltdown on Meet the Press: “You’re Either Crooked or Stupid” (Video)

Trump walked off a Meet the Press interview after being challenged to present evidence of voter fraud. Trump on Meet…
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Economy

Mish ShedlockJune 4, 2026
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How the War in Iran Is Contributing to Soaring Food Prices

Fertilizer, diesel, and natural gas all have an impact on food. The impact first shows up in producer prices, then…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockJune 3, 2026
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Trump Is Bored, Goes Silent on Iran, Asks Netanyahu About Lebanon

Trump went silent on Truth Social for 12 Hours. Silence just ended. Lie of the Day Truth Social: Iran really…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockJune 1, 2026
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Frustrated Trump Ups Terms for a Deal with Iran. What’s Going On?

Many see this as a sign of no deal. I suggest something else. Trump Ups Terms for a Deal Deal…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 30, 2026
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Judge Pauses Trump’s Illegal 1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Slush Fund

Here’s another Trump court loss. Big ones coming up. Judge Fund During Legal Challenge The Wall Street Journal reports Judge Pauses…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 28, 2026
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Warmongering Trump Threatens to Blow Up Oman, Says He Can Wait Iran Out

Trump says he doesn’t fear political fallout from a prolonged war with Iran. Threat to Blow Up Oman Trump Has…
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Commentary

Mish ShedlockMay 26, 2026
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As Talks Bog Down, Trump Cites Great Progress that Iran Denies

Talks hang on the same issues, nuclear stockpiles, sanctions, and mistrust. Four Things The Wal Street Journal reports Iran Talks Bog…
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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
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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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