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The Dollar Is Dying—and Even Our Allies Know It

The UK has overtaken China as the second-largest holder of U.S. debt—but not out of strength. Unlike China and Japan, the UK’s holdings are tied to its role as a financial middleman, not trade surpluses. Meanwhile, China is rapidly dumping U.S. Treasuries and loading up on gold and euros, driven by rising tensions and fear of U.S. asset freezes like those imposed on Russia.

Foreign ownership of U.S. debt has plummeted from 60% in 2008 to just 31% today. BRICS nations are calling for trade without the dollar. And while their new currency is still a fantasy, gold and Bitcoin are becoming real alternatives.

The U.S. knows it’s losing its grip. That’s why it's quietly preparing for a world where the dollar no longer rules—and where Bitcoin might. Read More. 

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Bubble Warning: Meme Stocks Surge as Market Froth Hits Dangerous Highs

The meme stock frenzy is back, with struggling companies like Opendoor, Krispy Kreme, Kohl’s, and GoPro seeing near triple-digit gains this week due to short squeezes. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 is trading at a P/E ratio of 30—nearly double the historical average—levels only seen during major bubbles like the Dot-Com boom and the pandemic.

Phoenix Capital Research warns this is clear bubble territory. They advise investors to stay alert and ride the rally cautiously, offering a crash prediction tool that’s flagged every major collapse in the last 40 years. Read More.