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Nov 18 2025

Google to Invest $40B in Texas


Posted originally on Nov 18, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Texas is a rising star amid the national capital flight to the south. Alphabet’s Google announced plans to invest $40 billion into two new data centers in Armstrong County and Haskell County. While Google has operated in Texas for over 15 years, the news reaffirms that capital is committed to staying in the Lone Star State.

“This investment will create thousands of jobs, provide skills training to college students and electrical apprentices, and accelerate energy affordability initiatives throughout Texas,” Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told Reuters. The project is expected to create over 1,700 jobs by 2030. The company will also establish a $30 million Energy Impact Fund to promote renewable energy initiatives.

Governor Greg Abbott praised the investment and deemed Texas the “epicenter of AI development.” AI-focused data centers are specialized facilities designed to handle the high computing, storage, and networking demands of artificial intelligence workloads such as machine learning and deep learning.

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Texas offers some of the lowest energy costs in the US, essential for the energy-intensive AI computations, combined with a growing renewable energy sector that supports sustainability goals. The state, most importantly, provides a business-friendly environment with attractive tax incentives, reducing operational expenses, and encouraging tech investment. Business-friendly initiatives have been solidified by updates to the state Constitution, providing companies with security on future investments. Texas also boasts robust infrastructure, including extensive fiber-optic networks and transportation systems, which support reliable, high-speed data connectivity crucial for AI workloads.

Geographically, Texas has the land for scalable operations and is prone to fewer natural disasters. Florida, for example, may be business-friendly, but it is not geographically ideal for these centers. Moreover, Texas has a strong talent pool as it continues to grow into a global financial hub. This deal is a massive win for Texas, which has come out on top amid the infighting and political chaos that is changing the landscape of business throughout the nation.

Nov 18 2025

India Allegedly Halts Russian Gas Imports


Posted originally on Nov 18, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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India has caved to US demands to stop buying Russian oil, allegedly. The White House reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi committed to halting purchases, but India’s government has not confirmed these claims or made any public declaration.

Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, confirmed India’s commitment to purchase more oil from the US, which will now supply the nation with 10% of all liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports. This marks the first structured contract for US LPG in India. State-owned oil companies have signed a short 1-year deal to import 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the Gulf Coast.

The deal is mutually beneficial. Hardeep Singh Puri worded the agreement as almost a favor to the US. India does not produce enough petroleum to meet domestic needs and relies heavily on imports. LPG Mont Belvieu is up to 20% cheaper from the US than Saudi Arabia or the UAE. At $673/MT, the US is offering a bargain compared to global prices. LPG can be highly volatile, and many view this as a sign of energy stability from the US. India will still diversify its imports to avoid complete US dependency.

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The US will begin to sanction Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft on November 21, 2025. Reliance Industries and other major state-run Indian companies have sharply increased their purchases of Russian oil in the weeks leading up to sanctions.

US-India trade has been volatile since August, when President Trump placed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, downplaying the nation’s role as a trade partner, and chalking up half of the reciprocal tariff price to India’s reliance on Russian energy. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has attempted to smooth over relations, agreeing to increase US imports in the coming years. “And being close friends, natural partners, our energy security goals will have a very high element of US involvement,” the Indian minister had said.

The BRICS member has been playing a delicate balancing act with the US and Russia since 2022. Perhaps no other nation has profited more from this war in the short term than India, which has used its neutrality to its advantage. It remains to be seen whether India will permanently halt Russian gas imports, but for now, the US is appeased with the current deal.

Nov 17 2025

Interview: Ukraine Peace Deal or Get the Hell out of NATO


Ukraine Peace Deal or Get the Hell Out of NATO – Martin Armstrong

By Greg Hunter On November 15, 2025 In Market Analysis, Political Analysis41 Comments

By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Saturday Night Post)

A little less than a month ago, legendary financial and geopolitical cycle analyst Martin Armstrong was called in by the Trump White House to come up with a peace plan that Vladimir Putin and Russia would consider.  So, Armstrong came up with a nearly 200-page plan called “Peace Proposal to Prevent World War III.”  Top Trump officials met with Armstrong Friday, and there is still a possibility the US could get a peace deal.  Recently, Trump gave Hungary an exemption to buying sanctioned Russian oil.  Armstrong says, “This is a positive sign.”  The Russians signaled that they are also still interested in “Trump-backed peace talks with Ukraine.”  If Europe, NATO and Ukraine won’t go along, then Armstrong is advising President Trump to “get the hell out of NATO.”  Armstrong says, “The fact that they called me back is interesting.  I warned them that we should threaten Europe that they either honor the Minsk Agreement or we exit NATO.  At least the people I was speaking to said, ‘We agree we should get the hell out of NATO.’  It is a neocon retirement home.  Their only purpose in life is war.  If there is peace, people are going to cut their budgets and not use the weapons.  As long as they can say Putin is going to invade Europe, then they will say we need 5% of your GDP—5%.  They are going to be like Zelensky stashing billions of dollars off to the side someplace.  It is really quite disgusting.”

Armstrong says if the US sidesteps the NATO, Ukraine, Russian war, there is still going to be war just about everywhere.  Armstrong says, “I have never been able to beat my computer (Socrates).  The computer is forecasting, basically, World War III.  This is not simply like Hitler invading Poland.  This is everywhere around the world.  You’ve got Iran vs Israel and Pakistan will nuke Israel if Israel attacks Iran.  You’ve got Pakistan vs India . . . Taiwan and China, South Korea vs North Korea and Japan (on the side of South Korea).  Then, we go to Europe and Ukraine.  When the computer is forecasting world war, it’s not just one place. . .. The US just sold jets to Greece, and they say now we can attack Turkey, which both are in NATO.  War is coming to everyplace where one country has a grudge against another.”

Armstrong has long predicted Europe will get into a war with Russia and lose badly.  Armstrong says, “Europe is going into depression.  In the United States, we are going into recession and stagflation into 2028. . .. I have major clients in Europe, and I warned them and they started moving their gold from London and Zurich to the United States.  Why?  Because Europe is going to do capital controls.  They will probably outlaw Bitcoin.  They will most likely stop people from buying gold. . .. The capital will basically come here to America. . .. We are in a global sovereign debt crisis, and the US is the best place to be.”

Armstrong contends if Trump sidesteps the Russia/Ukraine/NATO war, America will do much better than Europe and better than most, if not all, of the rest of world.  Armstrong is still seeing a huge trend for civil unrest at the same time the rest of the world goes to war.  Armstrong is a buyer of gold and silver and NOT a seller of either metal.  Armstrong also says, “New York City and California are both done . . .. and the new financial capital of America is already relocating in Florida.”

There is much more in the 66-minute wide-ranging interview.

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Join Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog as he goes One-on-One with Martin Armstrong to talk about his upcoming World Economic Conference.   Armstrong will also update us on a “Peace Proposal to Prevent World War III” for 11.15.25.

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After the Interview: 

There is free information, analysis and articles on ArmstrongEconomics.com.

Click here for a free download of “Peace Proposal to Prevent World War III.”

You can also buy tickets to the upcoming 2025 World Economic Conference (WEC) in Orlando, Florida.  Armstrong will be releasing brand new data on a wide variety of subjects.  The dates for the conference are November 21, 22 and 23. Click here for tickets. There is also streaming for the WEC three-day event.

Posted Nov 17, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

Nov 17 2025

SNAP Overhaul – $9 Billion Monthly Program


Posted originally on Nov 17, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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One in ten Americans receives food stamp benefits through SNAP. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins believes there needs to be an overhaul of the program to ensure only those in desperate need receive these benefits. The first step will be requiring recipients to reapply for benefits to ensure that those “taking a taxpayer-funded benefit through SNAP or food stamps are vulnerable and they can’t survive without it.”

States are asked to submit their data on welfare recipients to the federal government. There is considerable disarray at the state level, and only 29 states, primarily led by Republicans, have provided the government with updated data. Over 186,000 deceased Americans are currently receiving monthly SNAP benefits based on the limited data. “Now, that is what we’re really going to start clamping down on. Half a million are getting two. But here’s the really stunning thing: This is just data from those 29 mostly red states. Can you imagine when we get our hands on the blue state data, what we’re going to find?” Rollins noted.

SNAP is the largest social support program in the United States, costing the federal government upward of $9 billion per month. Reorganizing SNAP is the first step toward weaning the public off of the welfare state.

Currently, people must reapply for SNAP benefits every 6 to 12 months; however, they are not required to submit a full reapplication. Recipients can simply confirm that they are in the same predicament, and no one follows up. Certain states, like Illinois, California, and New York, work to streamline recertification requirements. Recipients receive a recertification packet in the mail and can complete their interview over the phone or on demand. Some households, especially those receiving SSI, are automatically reenrolled every period with extended recertification periods of up to 36 months.

Individuals and households rarely go through a full reapplication. This is one of the reasons why the welfare state continues to grow and those in the system stay in the system. Those requesting government assistance must now file updated financial information and demonstrate they meet eligibility requirements, including work requirements.

The 21 primarily Democrat-led states refusing to submit data to Washington are extorting taxpayers through a faulty welfare program. Some Democrat-led states have filed lawsuits against the USDA to prevent Washington from accessing this data. These lawmakers claim that reenrollment is too complex for vulnerable populations at-risk of losing these benefits. Every American is responsible for that monthly $9 billion payment. Dead people are receiving checks. People above the income threshold are receiving checks. There is no need to continually expand the size of the welfare state when it can be prevented.

Nov 17 2025

Incoming: Millions of Water Refugees from Iran


Posted originally on Nov 17, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Tehran is at risk of becoming uninhabitable due to a severe drought that has led to a severe water shortage. The drought has been the catalyst to expose decades of government mismanagement that caused Iran’s water supply to run dry. Now, the government is prepared to issue a city-wide evacuation notice in Tehran if the situation worsens.

Rain will not be sufficient to fill the dry reservoir, which was brought about by government mismanagement—farmers protested against the government in 2018 when water levels were low. Protests erupted in 2021 in the southern Khuzestan province as the people blamed the government for water mismanagement. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls construction over the main, poorly planned dam, which has resulted in dry rivers and wetlands. Salinity of the water supply has led to a loss of fertile agricultural land. For example, the Govtvand Damn on the Karun River caused saltwater to destroy nearby land over a decade ago, and the situation has not been resolved.

Over 75% of Iran’s land is experiencing groundwater depletion. IRGC-controlled industries receive water as a first priority, and this is used for everything from agriculture to crypto mining. Rural areas are the last to receive water, as it is carefully regulated and rationed by the government. The government has built several new dams with no concern for the ecological implications of diverting water. It is well-known that the nation uses outdated agricultural practices that often require a vast amount of water.

Tehran has no plan; 10 million people are at risk of losing access to water. “In the past, people would go out to the desert to pray for rain,” said Mehdi Chamran, head of Tehran’s City Council, state media reported. “Perhaps we should not neglect that tradition.’”

Some reservoirs have levels below 3% and rain is simply not sufficient to fill these significantly depleted reserves. A massive humanitarian crisis is underway. Where will the millions of water refugees go when their cities become uninhabitable?

Nov 17 2025

Armstrong of USA Watchdog.COM


Posted originally on Nov 17, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Nov 17 2025

The Real Estate Report


Posted originally on Nov 16, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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The WEC Real Estate Report is in your Portal. This report includes the account of how real estate survived the German Hyperinflation and the real social implications. Understanding that not everyone survived is critical to understand. It was that event which has dominated European Political Philosophy to this day right down to austerity and the refusal to bailout banks. This report covers the regions shifts within the US economy and provides an overview for Europe.

This report will be available for $300 after the Conference for non-attendees.

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Nov 17 2025

The Coming American Civil War


Posted originally on Nov 16, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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This is an important report on the prospect for another American Civil War as now the polls show that 30% of American view that violence is necessary to solve policial disputes. The United States has become so POLARIZED that there is no possible resolution. Politics has devolved into trying to undermine a sitting president ll for political gain with no consideration for the country of the rule of law. Both sides see the opposition now as the enemy, not simply an oponent.

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This reports tells the truth about the American Civil Wat and how the Supreme Court abandoned the rule of law in both directions rather than honor the Constitution. There was no legal basis to justify the Civil War for never did Lincoln advocate the termination of slavery. That issue was only to confine it from spreading to other states. The entire issue and battle cry was to preserve the Union. But the Supreme Court, after the fact, to justify the war, held that no state had the right to secede enshrining the very same tyranny that the American Revolution was all about. In the process, the Supreme Court has guaranteed that the only was to seede is by armed conflict.

This report will be available in your Portal for download for attendees

The Report will be available AFTER the WEC for $300

American Civil War WEC 2025 Index
Nov 16 2025

Interview: World War 3 “My God Against Your God”


Posted Posted  originally on Nov 16, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

Nov 15 2025

NEW BOOK ON MARTIN A. ARMSTRONG – THE ARMSTRONG ECONOMIC CODE


Posted originally on Nov 15, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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What if the economy wasn’t chaotic at all-but followed a hidden code?

The Armstrong Economic Code reveals the powerful cyclical patterns discovered by legendary forecaster Martin A. Armstrong, whose Economic Confidence Model (ECM) has predicted every major boom, bust, and geopolitical shift for more than four decades.

Compiled and expanded by Kerry Lutz, host of the Financial Survival Network and longtime student of Armstrong’s work, this definitive edition connects the dots between history, markets, and the rhythm of human behavior. From the rise and fall of empires to the digital age of algorithmic finance, the Code shows how every crisis-and every recovery-follows a pattern few understand but everyone feels.

Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or simply trying to navigate a world of chaos, The Armstrong Economic Code gives you the tools to see what’s coming next-and why the future was already written in the past.

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