Russians buying gold:

Russians bought an all-time record number of gold bars in 2022, finance ministry data showed on Friday, as tax cuts on precious metals encouraged people to stock up on bullion as a safe asset.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/russians-bought-record-number-gold-bars-2022-data-shows-2023-02-03/

Ireland's debt frenzy:

Public debt increased by more than 11% at the end of 2022 to around €44k for every person in country, one of highest per capita debt burdens in world.

State’s debt stood at €226bn, an estimated 86% of national income.

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2023/02/03/irelands-public-debt-rises-to-one-of-highest-in-the-world-per-capita/

Great energy rotation continues:

Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer, Novate is close to a deal to supply gas to GAIL (India) Ltd as it seeks alternative markets to Europe, three industry sources said.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-novatek-indias-gail-poised-seal-gas-sales-deal-2023-02-03/

Clown show continues:

Reporter: "But does the public not have the right to know where the balloon is?"

Pentagon: "The public certainly has the ability to look up in the sky and see where the balloon is"

Italians are claiming that Zelensky is now considering on how to approach Russia wrt to future dialogue.