Москва — чудесный город, и моё отношение к ней с годами только улучшается. Но почему-то так вышло, что у меня в жизни было всего два случая наблюдения неблагонадежного поведения граждан в продуктовом магазине, и оба в Москве.
В Петербурге я посещал продуктовые магазины в тысячу раз больше, чем в Москве. Я живу в Петербурге постоянно, и ходил в продуктовые магазины регулярно до пандемии (с пандемии подсел на доставку продуктов). В Москве я был два десятка раз, и из них только в половине поездок заходил в продуктовый магазин.
Тем не менее, именно в Москве я единственный в жизни раз лично увидел, как человек крадет товар: очень худой мужчина картинно закашлялся и под прикрытием этого звука запихнул за пазуху то ли пакет чипсов, то ли что-то подобное. Я уже выходил, так что оставил эту ситуацию в ведении охраны. Это был небольшой, кажется, Магнит на самой окраине. Я ещё тогда подумал: "Видимо, окраина Москвы уже настолько считается забытым богом местом, что легко увидеть собственными глазами совершение преступления". В Питере я не видел магазинную кражу ни разу, хотя совершил сотни и тысячи походов в самые разные мелкие продуктовые магазины на самых разных окраинах.
А в одной из командировок недавно — снова в небольшом продуктовом магазине — пьяный мужчина бомжеватого вида покупал передо мной на кассе бутылку водки и хлеб. Он попытался расплатиться картой, оплата не прошла. Кассирша ему сказала, что денег не хватает, и он должен выбрать что-то одно: или водку или хлеб. Можно догадаться, что именно он выбрал. Оплата снова не прошла, и он стал звонить кому-то и просить перекинуть деньги. Я вам так кратко описываю, но нужно иметь ввиду, что на каждый вопрос кассирши мужчина реагировал супер медленно: по несколько минут стоял, покачиваясь и пытаясь осознать происходящее. Он был пьян почти до состояния неспособности воспринимать даже простейшие стимулы. Звонок кому-то с просьбой денег занял в общей сложности минут десять. В какой-то момент оплата всё-таки прошла, и он, ковыляя, освободил место. Кстати, я сразу решил, что, если бы он выбрал хлеб, я бы ему его купил.
Это усилило моё впечатление о небольших продуктовых магазинах в Москве, как о местах для каких-то опустившихся слоёв населения. Видимо, минимально приличные люди в столице имеют собственного повара или, не знаю, им продукты привозят слуги?
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US Crypto Push Threatens Europe's Autonomy
European Stability Mechanism Chief Pierre Gramegna warns that the US crypto push, supported by the Trump administration, endangers Europe's monetary autonomy, emphasizing the need for a digital euro. More details can be found at Leviathan News.
#Crypto#DigitalEuro#US#Europe#MonetaryPolicy#Trump#FinancialRegulation#Investment#Blockchain#DeFi#Stablecoins
🚀 Market Anticipates Steady Interest Rates from Federal Reserve Through 2026
According to Odaily, Reuters reports that market pricing continues to bet on the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates unchanged throughout 2026.
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🚀 Fed's Daly Considers Rate Cut Possible if Iran Conflict Resolves
On April 10, Federal Reserve official Daly suggested that a rate cut could be possible if the conflict in Iran is swiftly resolved and oil prices decrease. According to BlockBeats, Daly's comments highlight the potential impact of geopolitical events on monetary policy decisions. The situation in Iran and its influence on oil markets are being closely monitored by the Federal Reserve as they assess future economic conditions.
#FederalReserve#InterestRates#IranConflict#OilPrices#MonetaryPolicy#Geopolitics#Economy
🚀 Market Pricing Indicates Increased Bets on Fed Rate Cut This Year
Market pricing has shown a rise in bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates once before the end of the year. According to Jin10, investors are increasingly anticipating a shift in monetary policy as economic conditions evolve. This sentiment reflects growing expectations that the Fed may adjust its stance to address potential economic challenges. The development comes amid ongoing discussions about inflation and economic growth, influencing market dynamics and investor strategies.
#FederalReserve#InterestRates#MonetaryPolicy#Inflation#EconomicGrowth#MarketExpectations#Investing
🚀 Bank of Japan Governor: Underlying Inflation Gradually Approaching Target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that the underlying inflation rate is gradually accelerating towards the central bank's target. According to Jin10, Ueda emphasized the importance of monitoring inflation trends closely to ensure they align with the Bank of Japan's objectives. The central bank remains committed to its monetary policy framework to achieve stable price growth.
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🚀 Poland's Central Bank Governor: No Need for Rate Hike, Rate Cuts Paused
Poland's Central Bank Governor, Adam Glapiński, stated that there is no need to raise interest rates, and that the recent cycle of rate cuts has been paused. According to Jin10, Glapiński emphasized that the current economic conditions do not warrant an increase in rates, suggesting a stable monetary policy stance for the foreseeable future. This decision comes amid ongoing assessments of Poland's economic performance and inflation trends.
#Poland#CentralBank#InterestRates#MonetaryPolicy#Economy#Inflation#RateCuts
🚀 Czech Central Bank Increases Gold Reserves to 76.6 Tons
As of the end of March 2026, the Czech Central Bank's gold reserves have reached nearly 77 tons, specifically 76.6 tons, according to data from the Czech Central Bank. According to Jin10, the World Gold Council reported that in February, the Czech Central Bank's gold reserves were approximately 75 tons, indicating an increase of 2 tons in February. The Czech Central Bank aims to increase its gold reserves to 100 tons by 2028.
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🚀 Federal Reserve's Focus on Core CPI Raises Concerns Among Economists
Bloomberg posted on X that the Federal Reserve is expected to scrutinize core CPI, causing concern among economists. Jonathan J. Levin, Allison Schrager, and Keds Economist have expressed apprehension about the implications of this focus. The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is a key indicator for assessing inflation trends. Economists worry that the Fed's emphasis on this measure could influence monetary policy decisions, potentially impacting interest rates and economic growth. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate about the best metrics for guiding economic policy and the challenges in balancing inflation control with economic stability.
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🚀 Poland's Central Bank Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged at 3.75%
Poland's central bank has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, aligning with market expectations. According to Jin10, this decision reflects the bank's current monetary policy stance amid ongoing economic conditions. The unchanged rate suggests a cautious approach as the bank monitors inflationary pressures and economic growth. This move is consistent with the central bank's efforts to balance economic stability and inflation control.
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🚀 ECB Rate Hike Probability Rises to 50% for April
The probability of the European Central Bank (ECB) raising interest rates in April has increased to 50%, according to recent pricing in the money markets. According to Jin10, this marks a significant rise from last Friday when the likelihood was estimated at around 20%. The shift in market expectations reflects growing anticipation of monetary policy adjustments by the ECB.
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🚀 White House Economic Advisor Suggests Fed Has Room for Rate Cuts
The White House National Economic Council Director, Hassett, has indicated that the Federal Reserve still has room to lower interest rates. According to ChainCatcher, this outlook is expected to be very stable.
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