Governmemt policy as the bankers friend and foe via price floors on commodities

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 21, 2026 | Banking and finance, Government impacts and rulings, International banking impacts, News of the day

The ten percent tariff that crippled the London Silver market

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 18, 2026 | Banking and finance, Government impacts and rulings, International banking impacts

Stark economic realities for us all

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 17, 2026 | Banking and finance, International banking impacts, News of the day

Agora explained

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 15, 2026 | Federal Reserve implications, International banking impacts

https://www.reuters.com/business/top-central-banks-forge-ahead-with-closely-watched-cross-border-payments-testing-2026-01-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=69684c83a823220001434126&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky...

Is silver crippling commodities?

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 13, 2026 | International banking impacts, News of the day

Trump calls for 10% capped CC fees for 1 year, Klarna throws down the gauntlet, banks reeling

by Michael E. Dehn | Jan 13, 2026 | Banking and finance, Fintech insights, International banking impacts, News of the day

Klarna is a Sweden‑based fintech whose core is “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) and card-based installment credit, funded largely by merchant fees rather than high revolving APRs; in a 10% APR world, its transparent, low-friction installment model directly attacks the...