The Blind Spot

Introducing The Blind Spot, a fresh media initiative by Izabella Kaminska designed to highlight the stories that often go unnoticed by mainstream journalism. This platform will concentrate on finance, market trends, and media updates, offering both concise and in-depth articles. Expect a balanced blend of insightful analysis and opinion pieces, backed by news aggregation, reporting, and thorough explorations of key topics.

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In the Blind Spot: The great re-pegging

1 week ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — There's a radical civil obidience movement shaping up in Britain and threatening to fix things without planning permits. — We take a closer look at what drives Kevin Warsh, one of the names being floated as next Fed governor. — Why for Frankfurt it's euroization or bust. — Related: Why "stablecoins" […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
In the Blind Spot: De-financialization or bust

2 weeks ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — Financialization was a policy choice in America and the U.K. just as much as industrial policy was a choice in China. — Why global trade and economic shifts risk reigniting the 'Zaitech' phenomenon. — The Elon vs Trump spat is best understood through the lens of neurodivergent psychology. Greetings subscribers! I'm […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription.
In the Blind Spot: Rise of the multilateral sovereign vision fund and the dividend dollar

1 month ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — The commotion in Japanese bond yields suggests a new strategic relationship is being forged between Tokyo, the U.S, and Masayoshi Son's Softbank. And it may just center on the creation of a multilateral sovereign "vision fund" in which anyone can buy a stake. — Why brokerage models that pursue quality matches […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
In the Blind Spot: PAXOS Americana

1 month ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — Putting the Pax into Pax Americana with the upcoming “global dollar network”. — The BoE's new RTGS system is a go. — My name is Donald of Arabia, King of Kings, look on my towers, ye Mighty, and despair! Howdy partners and Happy Eurovision Day! How can anyone concentrate on writing […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
In the Blind Spot: Gold and steel wars

2 months ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — How central bank gold swaps may be linked to the current rally. — Why Elon's Robotaxi dreams lack basis in economic reality. — The Kashmir attack that could reshape global trade by leveraging India's hold on Europe's industrial future. Greetings, subscribers! The invitation to our Summer Party should have hit your inboxes […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription.
In the Blind Spot: When the black market becomes the free market

2 months ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — How Trump's tariffs could turn China’s grey markets into America’s secret weapon. — The ECB is panicking about the rise of USD stablecoins. That's not necessarily a good sign for the euro. — Why the proposed European Defense Mechanism (EDM) has something of the CDO about it. Happy Easter Monday subscribers! […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
In the Blind Spot: Breaking the People’s Bank of China

2 months ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — Why the 90-day pause and exemptions on U.S. tariffs don't represent capitulation but are rather classic "art of the deal". — Reminder that the Trump administration's whole objective is transforming exorbitant privilege from a right into a service. — Now is probably a good time to familiarize ourselves with the dollar's prominent […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription.
In the Blind Spot: Global shock therapy and the rise of the American Mittelstand

2 months ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

SNEAK PEEK — THE ULTIMATE MAGA TARIFF Q&A: You've seen the mainstream take on Trumpian tariffs. We answer all your questions about the counter perspective. — Does Trump's pardoning of HDR Global Trading give us a hint about what they're planning for dollar liquidity management? — The return of MEFO bills. Oh yeah. Good […]Premium Blog content is for Premium and Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
U.S. tariffs as an attack on the rentier class

2 months ago | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

This Palm Sunday, as Christians around the world mark the day Jesus drove the moneylenders from the temple, a different sort of cleansing might be underway on Wall Street — one targeting America’s rentier class. As we’ve argued before, regardless of whether you are pro or anti Trump’s tariff onslaught, it’s important to recognize the […]Spotlights content is for Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.
The Fed’s quiet pivot to servicing intraday liquidity - and why it matters

Mar 25, 2025 | the-blindspot.com | Izabella Kaminska

Quite an important tweak happened to the U.S. financial system last week that you might have missed. And we at The Blind Spot consider it our duty not just to draw attention to it but to frame it in the broader context of what’s actually going on under the hood of modern monetary plumbing. From […]Spotlights content is for Premium Plus members only. Please log in or go to your account to upgrade your subscription. To subscribe go to the subscription page.