Editor – Page 1717 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Chinese billionaires boost their fortunes at record pace despite coronavirus crisis

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Covid-19 has not stopped China’s super-rich from making more money. Thanks to booming share prices and new stock listings, they now own a combined fortune of $4 trillion – a sum greater than the economy of Germany. … Read More >Chinese billionaires boost their fortunes at record pace despite coronavirus crisis

Democratic elections sweep may be good for stock market in the short-run, but ‘the dollar is going to get KILLED’ – Peter Schiff

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

As markets begin to handicap the US presidential race, they seem to be viewing a Biden win as a positive for the stock market, which doesn’t really make sense, according to economist Peter Schiff. … Read More >Democratic elections sweep may be good for stock market in the short-run, but ‘the dollar is going to get KILLED’ – Peter Schiff

The death of the American Empire will come from suicide – Max Keiser

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The hosts of RT’s Keiser Report say that the US Treasury market is now so large that the only way to keep it under control is for the Federal Reserve to intervene. … Read More >The death of the American Empire will come from suicide – Max Keiser

US expands sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The US State Department said on Tuesday it has extended the sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 project to firms that provide services or funds to upgrade or install equipment on ships for laying the gas pipeline. … Read More >US expands sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Russia

Discrimination remains in the workplace: 37% of Russian business owners say they would not hire an LGBT employee, study shows

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

In a survey, over a third of Russian entrepreneurs revealed that they would not employ members of the LGBT community, with almost all (97%), somewhat incredibly, believing their company currently has no LGBT representation at all. … Read More >Discrimination remains in the workplace: 37% of Russian business owners say they would not hire an LGBT employee, study shows

World

Greece urges EU states to stop military exports to Turkey & consider suspending customs union deal

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Athens wants EU countries to halt military exports to Turkey, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday, accusing Ankara of violating the criteria of integration into the bloc. … Read More >Greece urges EU states to stop military exports to Turkey & consider suspending customs union deal

UAE wants to exchange embassies with Israel ‘as soon as possible’

Posted on October 22, 2020By Editor

The United Arab Emirates wants its embassy in Tel Aviv to be opened “as soon as possible” and hopes Israel will reciprocate in Abu Dhabi, the Israeli Foreign Ministry has said, as rapprochement between the former foes continues. … Read More >UAE wants to exchange embassies with Israel ‘as soon as possible’

UK

9 in 10 British workers will need to reskill by 2030, at cost of £130bn – UK business lobby group

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Britain needs to spend £130 billion over 10 years on adult education because 90 percent of the work force will require some reskilling, according to a major business lobbying organization. … Read More >9 in 10 British workers will need to reskill by 2030, at cost of £130bn – UK business lobby group

UK

Wales to be plunged into 2-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown from October 23

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

The Welsh government announced an over two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown, effective from Friday at 6pm. All non-essential retail, leisure, and tourism businesses will shut and people will be required to stay at home. … Read More >Wales to be plunged into 2-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown from October 23

EU

Danish inventor who murdered & dismembered journalist captured after attempted PRISON BREAK with ‘bomb’

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

A Danish man who murdered and dismembered a female journalist touring his homemade submarine in 2017 was recaptured after attempting to break out of prison while allegedly armed with a bomb. … Read More >Danish inventor who murdered & dismembered journalist captured after attempted PRISON BREAK with ‘bomb’