Absolutely there is a much wider network of power i imagine we are not even aware of and their own self serving interests are not going to let Putin take steps that are irreversible. One of the main issues is mainstream media looking for sensational stories and fear to sell ads and papers that's...
There is a cyclical nature to economies and this has happened for over a century. All these things you mention are a byproduct of it and will recover with other industries
Agree, it is the threat of nuclear war that they have more than anything but the consequences of that are beyond comprehension and i can't imagine that step been taken
This is so key and 'more often than not' is enough to be really profitable. Its all a probability game and once an edge is repeated over and over it will be profitable (with the correct management)
Massive jump these things can't be sustainable long term. Its a recipe for disaster to have that much going out even if it is stock as that has to be realised and that could cause a massive crash if they wanted to taking it all out at once