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· 2026-10-04T02:42:14+00:00Iraq just pulled off something it hasn’t done in decades: its state tanker company moved 2 million barrels of crude through the Strait of Hormuz on its own VLCC. That matters because Iran has effectively restricted the strait during the conflict with the U.S., and Baghdad
AI visual note: An aerial view shows several large tanker ships scattered across the calm, blue waters of a coastal sea, with a hazy landmass visible on the distant horizon. The scene illustrates the post's claim about Iraq's state tanker company successfully navigating a VLCC through the Strait of Hormuz to move crude oil despite Iranian restrictions during the conflict with the U.S.
· 2026-10-04T00:37:57+00:00To double by 2035 in nominal terms, US GDP needs to grow on average 8%/y. So far this year, we are tracking some 6.3% NGDP growth while real GDP is only growing 2.2% so most of the contributor is inflation. It seems implausible that for at least the first 3-4 years that
AI visual note: The image shows a Price Chart tracking GDP CURY Index at 6.3 and GDP CYOY Index at 2.9, dated 03/31/26, illustrating the stark contrast between nominal GDP growth (~6.3%) and real GDP growth (~2.9%) over a 3-month period. The chart visually supports the post's argument that doubling US GDP by 2035 would require sustained ~8% annual growth—a target that appears unlikely given current nominal growth trends heavily inflated by price increases rather than real expansion.
· 2026-10-04T02:23:05+00:00Of the 50 U.S. state economies, 44 grew in the second quarter of 2026, as did Washington, D.C. Alaska, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming contracted. Check @BEA_News data in the FRED Blog to see precisely how your state fared bit.ly/4jzaQMI
AI visual note: A FRED economic map titled '2026 Q2 Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industry Total by State (Compounded Annual Rate of Change)', showing most U.S. states in green and a few in red.
· 2026-10-04T02:41:24.884218+00:00据海口海关统计，10月1日至3日，2026年国庆假期前三天，海口海关共监管海南离岛免税购物金额3.58亿元，参与购物人数5.51万人次，购买离岛免税商品27.70万件，比2025年同期分别增长8.85%、12.90%、8.02%。（央视新闻）
· 2026-10-04T02:41:33+00:00America is supposedly capitalist and loves competition yet wont let us buy chinese cars, phones, laptops, tablets etc hmmm
· 2026-10-04T02:39:59+00:00Nominal growth can hide inflation-driven gains.