June 17, 2020 – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Crash of US dollar is imminent, warns veteran economist Stephen Roach

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

While the coronavirus pandemic may become the last nail in the coffin of the US dollar’s status as the primary reserve currency, the seeds of its inevitable decline were sown long ago, a former Morgan Stanley economist believes. … Read More >Crash of US dollar is imminent, warns veteran economist Stephen Roach

Shows

Rose McGowan on Trump v Biden: America can do better than two alleged sexual abusers! (E892)

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

n this episode of Going Underground, we firstly speak to Wayne Dupree, host of the Wayne Dupree Show, about Donald Trump’s response to the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests. He discusses participating in a round table discussion that Donald Trump chaired with prominent members of America’s black community, why he believes President Trump is a different character when it comes to speaking to minorities … Read More >Rose McGowan on Trump v Biden: America can do better than two alleged sexual abusers! (E892)

Business

Washington backs down, allowing US companies to work with Huawei on 5G standards

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

The US Commerce Department has issued a change to its sweeping Huawei ban, saying that it will allow American companies to cooperate with the Chinese tech firm on setting standards for next-generation 5G networks. … Read More >Washington backs down, allowing US companies to work with Huawei on 5G standards

Business

Apple faces EU anti-competition probes into company’s App Store and Apple Pay practices

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

Brussels has launched two antitrust investigations against Apple over its App Store rules and the Apple Pay platform. The regulator suspects that the tech giant’s services may violate EU competition rules. … Read More >Apple faces EU anti-competition probes into company’s App Store and Apple Pay practices

Business

Russia to slash key interest rate to post-Soviet-era low

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

The Bank of Russia is set to further cut its interest rate to the lowest level in the country’s recent history at a meeting later this week, with economists expecting it be reduced by at least 50 basis points. … Read More >Russia to slash key interest rate to post-Soviet-era low

Shows

CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Welcome to CHAZ/CHOP!

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

The People’s Republic of CHAZ or the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP): a nonconformist utopia or a politically correct hell? Take your pick. Nonetheless, the experiment being played out in Seattle is no laughing matter. The ideas of law and order and the legitimate use force are at stake. A piece of advice – go visit CHAZ before CHAZ visits you! … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: Welcome to CHAZ/CHOP!

Paris police clash with protesters at health workers’ rally, firing tear gas (VIDEO)

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

France’s healthcare workers have been marching for better pay and increased funding. As demonstrators thronged the streets of Paris, violent clashes between protesters and police broke out, with tear gas fired into the crowds. … Read More >Paris police clash with protesters at health workers’ rally, firing tear gas (VIDEO)

Asia & Pacific

20 Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese troops in border area, army says

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

At least 20 Indian Army soldiers have died in clashes with the Chinese forces over Galwan Valley, a disputed region north of Kashmir claimed by both Beijing and New Delhi. Beijing has not confirmed any reports of its casualties … Read More >20 Indian soldiers killed in clash with Chinese troops in border area, army says

Business

Will America’s pipeline operators survive the oil crisis?

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

US midstream companies have seen pipeline utilizations rates crash in recent months, but some of these firms can’t wait for better times and are forced to diversify away from oil. … Read More >Will America’s pipeline operators survive the oil crisis?

World

Facebook ‘appears’ to resolve issue after ‘blocking & banning’ users who shared article with photo of Aboriginal men over ‘nudity’

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

Facebook “appears” to have resolved the issue after it blocked and banned users for sharing a Guardian article about the site’s algorithms removing a photograph of Aboriginal men in chains over “nudity.” … Read More >Facebook ‘appears’ to resolve issue after ‘blocking & banning’ users who shared article with photo of Aboriginal men over ‘nudity’

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