Well, this isn't entirely unexpected given that default is and has always been the solution to debt problems for one of the two most likely presidential candidates in U.S.

Global central banks dump U.S. debt at record pace

See previous reply in this thread... this oil rally is running on fumes (almost literally)

OPEC deal a tough task, as oil output freeze expectations rise

This will surely end in tears.

OPEC deal a tough task, as oil output freeze expectations rise

A completely retarded move, as was the requirement to maintain a $2K in margin equity to be able to open new FX positions. The FX margin requirements they were offering were already among the highest in the industry (5% on GBP balances - really?), ...

Interactive Brokers restricts US leveraged forex trading to big clients only

Yes, boss Abe just closed his UJ short.

USD/JPY smashed

So, I wonder what the Japanese government thinks will be the most likely long-term consequence of all of its meddling in the markets? If the mission has been kicking the can down the road all along, they have certainly accomplished it... the ...

Japan's MOF has prepared a draft statement in the event of BOJ action - Reuters

Suga puleease! How well has your stimulus worked so far? #DesperationTime

More details on Japan's Suga pledge ruling out deficit bonds

UK and Japanese stocks are also near all time highs, despite even weaker fundamentals than those in the U.S. Just wait and see what happens when the Chinese debt bubble finally pops.

Market legend Art Cashin says a 'conspiracy theory' is going around that explains the latest...

110? Why not 200? On what basis? Is this time going to be different because the retired clown Bernank has talked some sense into BOJ? Sheesh...

Japan's Honda says the idea of perpetual bonds was discussed with Bernanke in April

If the Saudis wanted it higher, they wouldn't be producing at levels close to all time high.

Bloomberg now reporting OPEC said to work on deal to stabilize market and raise oil prices

There cannot be any kind of a deal to raise oil prices - it's exactly the opposite of what key cartel members want.

Bloomberg now reporting OPEC said to work on deal to stabilize market and raise oil prices

API inventory data is garbage.

5.1mn Draw in API Weekly Crude Oil Stocks, WTI Hits 2016 High

Naw, printing money hasn't worked for them? Amazing!

Never Has BOJ Done So Much for So Little Benefit

Just watch Iran start pumping like it never has before... $40 and below is coming in the next month.

Oil prices rise on Nigeria, Venezuela disruptions

They are not likely to intervene until it falls much closer to 100.

Yen falls on intervention warning, stronger risk appetite

All that's left is for Yahoo to declare itself a bank, and it's transformation into a reward for failure institution will be complete.

Yahoo To Contemplate The $55M Value Proposition Of Firing Marissa Mayer

Worked out for them so well last time, so why not try again?

Yen tumbles on renewed rate cut talk

Wow, somebody spread a rumor about BOJ giving away free money - what a crazy and novel idea!

Change To BoJ Lending Facility Could Accompany Any Key Rate Cut -- BBG

A total garbage article. Not only had oil already gone up prior to this going out, the author is justifying this runup by supply shortages? Just watch OPEC boost production as the rest of the world is cutting - this is going to be very positive for ...

Oil Slips on Profit Taking

Sell this spike - last time they reported a draw, the EIA release next day was in contradiction and crude tumbled. And there was another spike two hours prior to this release indicating a possible leak.

Oil - American Petroleum Institute (API) data - Inventory DRAW of 4.3mln barrels