AGRICULTURE FRICTION REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 US: Continuing Farm Bill Negotiations on Crop Insurance Restrictions Event Summary: Negotiations on the 2026 Farm Bill continue amid debates over crop insurance subsidies and restrictions on coverage for high-risk areas. Farmers face potential cuts to premium support amid rising input costs.
SOCIAL FRICTION REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 US: NYC Anti-Austerity Riots Event Summary: Crowds gathered in New York City protesting federal austerity measures amid rising inflation. Clashes erupted between demonstrators and police near Wall Street. Reports indicate Molotov cocktails thrown at barricades. Local businesses boarded up windows in anticipation.
SOCIAL PRIVACY REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 US: Viral Reddit Backlash to Rumored Federal Surveillance Expansion Event Summary: Reddit communities exploded with discussions on a leaked draft bill expanding federal access to encrypted messages. Users shared privacy tool recommendations like Mullvad VPN and Tor. Substack posts analyzed potential backdoors
ASTROLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 Celestial Weather Analysis Topic Summary: On May 12, 2026, the Sun is positioned at approximately 21 degrees Taurus, emphasizing stability in material and financial sectors. Mercury in Gemini facilitates rapid information exchange, supporting strategic communications. Venus in Cancer nurtures institutional alliances amid
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 US FRED Adds Bankrate Data (CONTINUING STATUS) Event Summary: FRED incorporated Bankrate Consumer Polls and Bankrate Monitor National Index data. The Consumer Polls track annual financial sentiment since 2011. The Monitor reports weekly interest rates on various financial products since 1984. This
GEOPOLITICAL INTELLIGENCE REPORT REPORT DATE: 5/12/2026 US DOE Forecasts Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Event Summary: The U.S. Department of Energy's statistical arm forecasted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain effectively shut through late May. Traffic is expected to resume gradually from June, prompting