naked capitalism media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places naked capitalism as leaning left. We have seen it on 23 published stories of ours.
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Media Bias/Fact Check places naked capitalism as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is naked capitalism reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for naked capitalism are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What naked capitalism has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with naked capitalism’s own report linked underneath.
Democrats are projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives and have taken control of the Senate following the US midterm elections. The results mark a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
naked capitalism reported it asMidterms Deliver Epic Trump Rebuke. So What Might Come Next? (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce and silver neared $52 as the US dollar index dropped to a five-week low. Markets reacted to potential Democratic control of Congress and geopolitical tensions.
naked capitalism reported it asMidterms Deliver Epic Trump Rebuke. So What Might Come Next? (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
naked capitalism reported it asBrazil’s Lula Wins ‘Historic Victory’ Against Right-Wing Trump Ally Flávio Bolsonaro (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Hot Air published a full report claiming Dr Abdul El‑Sayed has multiple ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, citing his father‑in‑law’s board roles, a 2012 open letter to Egypt’s president, and appearances with controversial imams, while noting a GMA host’s criticism of ABC’s coverage.
naked capitalism reported it asEl-Sayed’s Senate Race and the Battle for Working-Class Power in Michigan (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The US military has not confirmed the claim. Reports vary on the number of US drones lost.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Kinetic Action and US Threats Continue at Low Boil as Tanker Attacks and Resulting Nosebleed Charges Plus Continues Supply Choking Increase Economic Toll (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called for an emergency parliamentary session to authorise him to approve any defence assistance requests from Saudi Arabia. The move follows escalating attacks on the kingdom by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. El-Sisi also confirmed he would not seek to extend his presidency beyond 2030.
naked capitalism reported it asWest Asia Wars: Egyptian Parliament Weighs Defense of Saudi Arabia (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
An OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, has been arrested and charged with installing a recording device in a company conference room. Prosecutors stated he had booked one-way tickets to Saudi Arabia for himself and family members before his arrest. OpenAI confirmed his termination and stated no sensitive data was accessed.
naked capitalism reported it asSaudi National Arrested for Spying at OpenAI, Planting $14 Mic Behind TV (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Leaders from the IMF and World Bank met in Bangkok to discuss the economic implications of artificial intelligence. Kristalina Georgieva stated AI infrastructure investment is supporting global growth, while Ajay Banga highlighted potential job creation in developing nations. The IMF also issued a warning about rising global debt.
naked capitalism reported it asBanks Struggle to Digest the Mounting Debt Driving the AI Boom (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $101 per barrel as increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Asian stocks declined while US markets reached new highs.
naked capitalism reported it asReuters Reports Gulf Oil Exports Reached 80% of Pre-War Level as Standard Chartered Shows Bigger Hit to Hormuz Transits, Shift to Other Routes (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
The Yemeni army announced it carried out 20 airstrikes on Houthi targets in Taiz province over a three-hour period. The spokesman stated the strikes hit movements, reinforcements, personnel, vehicles, and military equipment.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Major Yemen Campaign; More on Oil Transits and Economic Conditions (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed claims by Houthi rebels of an attack on Riyadh as misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki stated the Houthis are attempting to divert attention from battlefield losses. Yemeni government forces reported killing at least 700 rebels in recent operations.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Trump at Camp David, Iran Flexes, Riyadh Hit (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Representative Ashley Hinson has called for an immediate end to the war in Iran, citing the economic impact on Iowans. She stated that high fuel prices are squeezing residents and that the war should be brought to a successful conclusion.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: WaPo Notices Casualty Count a Bit Off, GOP Senate Stampede (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Iran Hits US Bases and Targets Vessels After Tanker Strikes, Pushing Oil Over $100 a Barrel; Ansar Allah-Saudi Conflict Intensifies; UK Leads 12 Nations West Bank Settlement Sanctions (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated that oil prices will decrease significantly once the war with Iran concludes, which he anticipates will happen soon. He also claimed a record amount of oil was moved through the Strait of Hormuz.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Iran Hits US Bases and Targets Vessels After Tanker Strikes, Pushing Oil Over $100 a Barrel; Ansar Allah-Saudi Conflict Intensifies; UK Leads 12 Nations West Bank Settlement Sanctions (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia is open to concrete negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He also denied claims of a Russian mobilization and called German accusations about a drone attack on Leipzig airport absurd.
naked capitalism reported it asThe Leipzig Incident Has All the Hallmarks of a False Flag Against Russia (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 'unprecedented economic warfare and isolation' on Iran, warning that any country enabling financial or governmental aid to Tehran would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. Reports vary on whether specific measures or targets were named, with China identified as Iran’s largest oil buyer.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced new economic measures against Iran, warning any country providing financial or logistical support would face 'tremendous economic consequences'. The move follows stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump claiming Iran had rejected a deal.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Trump announces potential new Iran sanctions and declares Strait of Hormuz blockade effective
Trust 42Donald Trump said the US could impose further sanctions on Iran, described a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as '100% successful', and argued that increased US oil production had reduced global reliance on the waterway. Oil prices, he said, had not spiked as feared and remained around $84 to $85 per barrel.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade, releases frozen assets and ends oil sanctions. A vessel was struck in the strait, injuring at least one crew member, as tensions escalate over a June memorandum of understanding.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
Oil prices declined as investors anticipated the announcement of new US sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal the measures, which Iran has dismissed. Asian stock markets remained flat.
naked capitalism reported it asIran War: Further Admission of Weakness With New Super Duper Trump Sanctions Threat; Israel Moves Against Turkiye Risk Broader Conflagration; Bessent at Odds with Fed in Move to Contain Longer-Dated Treasury Yields (opens naked capitalism in a new tab)
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Where it publishes from
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 23
- Reports listed
- 23
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 7 August 2026
23 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 18 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and naked capitalism ran the story anyway.
Across the 23 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of naked capitalism: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 9 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 8 November 2026. Ratings pulled 10 October 2026.
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