*OFFICIALS IN THE US BELIEVE BEIJING IS MOVING CLOSER TO SUPPORTING THE KREMLIN. - BBG @Forecast432Hz

Pepe Escobar: Biolabs update.

Russian ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia:

"We will ask for an emergency meeting to discuss again the issue of US biolaboratories in Ukraine using the NEW DOCUMENTS we obtained in the course of the special military operation."
@Forecast432Hz
https://twitter.com/realpepeescobar/status/1504594573519167489?s=21

*THE US'S STANCE ON CHINA HAS SHIFTED AHEAD OF FRIDAY'S PHONE CALL BETWEEN BIDEN AND CHINA’S PRESIDENT XI. - BBG

Setting the stage for tomorrow’s disappointment, or trying to pressure China as much as they can before the call to claim a success while in fact no achievement done. @Forecast432Hz

*Shenzhen Reopens Factories As COVID Cases Retreat - ZH
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https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/shenzhen-reopens-factories-covid-cases-retreat

*AUSTRALIA PLACES NEW SANCTIONS ON RUSSIAN BANKS, OLIGARCHS.

*AUSTRALIA PUTS SANCTIONS ON 11 RUSSIAN BANKS, GOVT. ENTITIES

*AUSTRALIA SANCTIONS INCL OLEG DERIPASKA, VIKTOR VEKSELBERG.

Source BBG @Forecast432Hz

(Bloomberg) --The Central Bank of Ecuador incorporated about $158 million worth of gold to international reserves, adding to its record stockpile at a time of increased volatility in global markets, according to a statement.
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*ROHM: PLANT IN JAPAN'S MIYAGI PREFECTURE HALTED AFTER QUAKE - BBG. @Forecast432Hz

*Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targets Military Entities. @Forecast432Hz

*LATAM CRUDE: Gasoline Consumption Drops in Brazil and Argentina. @Forecast432Hz

*Evergreen Hires Firm That Saved the Day at Suez to Free New Ship. @Forecast432Hz

Catherine Herridge: “A legal contact who is familiar with the matter told us that if Hunter Biden paid off these back taxes, this could limit his exposure," @CBS_Herridge says on the federal investigation, “This would not close the door on potential tax charges. " @Forecast432Hz
https://twitter.com/cbs_herridge/status/1504620412524769284?s=21

*Moderna asked the FDA to authorize a second booster of its coronavirus vaccine for all adults. The request is significantly broader than Pfizer’s, which was for adults 65 and older - NYT. @Forecast432Hz

BOOOOM 🔥

Mother of Hunter Biden's child testified in tax probe Thursday, her lawyer has handed over financial records to federal investigators and told the media after the hearing: “I expect him to be indicted! Just based on what I saw in his financial records, I would be surprised if he's not indicted!”

The Hunter Biden story is gaining momentum. Especially with the laptop from Hell back in the limelight. 💻🔥

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2022/03/17/hunter-biden-criminal-investigation-gets-testimony-records.html

*WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SPOKESPERSON SAYS COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS 'FAR FROM OVER', 'WE ARE DEFINITELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMIC' - BBG.

It’s over brother, move on. @Forecast432Hz

China’s stance on Russia could not be clearer after this statement, best believe they will take advantage of the situation to challenge the dollar’s reserve currency status. @Forecast432Hz

Ronna McDaniel: Biden released over 27,200 illegal immigrants into the U.S. in February.

During Trump’s last full month in office, that number was 17.
@Forecast432Hz
https://twitter.com/gopchairwoman/status/1504786193338220544?s=21

*DRAGHI: EU COMMISSION SHOULD SET CAP ON GAS PRICES.

Russian sanctions are going to backfire severely on the EU economy. Don’t be surprised if we see countries in the future leave the EU as they move towards unsustainable policies.
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*GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER BAERBOCK SAYS SUPPLY SHORTFALLS DUE TO WAR IN UKRAINE WILL BE SEVERE.

No shit... meanwhile Germany Sovereign CDS up +8bps MoM, quietly creeping higher. Wait until Russia finds new trading partners and stops sending gas to Germany. @Forecast432Hz

Grenell with the 17 reference 🔥
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https://twitter.com/richardgrenell/status/1504795751917924353?s=21

*PORTUGAL'S PM COSTA SAYS NECESSARY TO CONTROL GAS PRICES AND PREVENT ELECTRICITY PRICES TO BE AFFECTED BY EXPLOSION OF GAS PRICES. @Forecast432Hz