GM. It is 2026 and this our current world in numbers:

* Russia is now 201 weeks into its one-week special operation in Ukraine, and the lights are going out near Moscow.

* As part of peace negotiations, Ukraine is being asked to reduce its military from 880k to 600k, which would still give it the second largest military in Europe (after Russia, with 1.300k). It is now a major arms exporter.

* Bitcoin is still on sale, at €75k, but the hodlers are shopping the sale.

* Gold and silver have Peter Schiff gloating non-stop, at €3.700 and €60, respectively.

* Trump is 33.768 hours into the 24-hour Ukraine Peace Deal, but still working hard toward a strong finish.

* The U.S. mid-term elections are in 306 days.

* American WTI crude has crashed down to $58/barrel (with Russian Ural crude typically at least $20 below that). Both countries are groaning under the drop in revenue, which has resulted in the USA blockading Venezuelan oil cargo.

* Iran's consumer price inflation is approaching 50%, with 70% reported for food. Protests have ensued.

* Bulgaria is the 21st country to join the euro.

* The Middle East is not yet at peace, but the biggest hot war, in the Palestine region, has largely ended.

* China is sabre rattling, to deflect from its endemic battle against deflation. Threats are focused on Russia, India, and Taiwan.