Kuala Lampur, April 21 -- The paradox of the United States in the spring of 2026 is striking. He has shown no expliciti indication of exiting from the war against Iran. This is bewildering by virtue of his approval ratings that are tanking.

On one hand, President Donald Trump faces an abysmal approval rating hovering around 37 per cent - an unmistakable signal of domestic dissatisfaction. The numbers continue to be dropping.

On the other hand, the American stock market continues to surge, buoyed by robust corporate earnings and the commanding dominance of its financial institutions.

This divergence between political fragility and financial strength is not merely ironic. It is dangerous.

At the heart of this contradiction lies the extr...