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Nvidia has suspended production of its H20 AI chip, a processor specially designed for China, after Beijing ordered leading tech firms like Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Baidu to halt purchases over alleged security risks and “backdoors.” The move deepens U.S.-China technology tensions, disrupts Nvidia’s supply chain involving Amkor, Samsung, and Foxconn, and comes after the …
In 2025, President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs policies have driven U.S. tariff revenues to historic highs, surpassing $150 billion in just seven months and potentially reaching $350 billion by year-end. This article explores the numbers behind the revenue surge, key tariff measures, their impact on households, businesses, and the global economy, as well as the …
The Trump and Putin summit has sparked intense global debate, with analysts warning that China is emerging as the biggest beneficiary of the prolonged Ukraine war. Keystone Institute Senior Fellow Gordon Chang argues that Beijing is deliberately supporting Moscow to keep the United States distracted from Asia. The discussion also highlighted Washington’s inconsistent sanctions strategy, …
Meta Platforms has paused hiring in its AI division after a record-breaking recruitment spree that brought in top researchers from OpenAI, Google, Apple, and Anthropic with billion-dollar compensation packages. The move comes amid restructuring under Meta Superintelligence Labs, internal tensions, heavy AI infrastructure spending, and rising investor concerns over the company’s long-term strategy. Meta Platforms …
Amid falling U.S. Treasury yields and growing speculation over Jerome Powell’s future, BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder delivers a bold outlook on FED policy, calling for deeper rate cuts to support struggling households and smaller businesses. He warns that while short-term inflation may rise from tariffs, long-term trends in technology and productivity will reshape the economy. …
In a dramatic push for peace, President Donald Trump is intensifying efforts to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the negotiating table. After historic meetings in Alaska, Washington, and late-night calls with Putin, Trump insists that delaying talks could cost thousands of lives each week. Switzerland has stepped in, offering …
Global investors are bracing for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated Jackson Hole speech, a defining moment for U.S. monetary policy amid tariff wars, surging bankruptcies, and an affordability crisis in housing. With President Donald Trump ramping up pressure for immediate rate cuts and the Fed balancing political independence with economic realities, Powell’s words …
On August 19, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation following Trump’s White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. The call, which came after the Alaska Summit earlier this month, focused on advancing direct Russia–Ukraine peace talks and involving higher-level officials. Both leaders described …
Ukraine has proposed a $150 billion plan involving a $100 billion U.S. weapons purchase funded by Europe and a $50 billion drone production pact, in exchange for binding U.S. security guarantees after a possible peace deal with Russia. The proposal, discussed at the White House with President Trump, European leaders, and President Zelenskyy, highlights Europe’s …
The US equity market witnessed a historic buying spree last week, with total ETF and single-stock purchases soaring to $5.9 billion—far surpassing the 52-week average of $2.3 billion. This surge, reported by BofA Securities, pushed the 4-week average inflows to $2.8 billion, highlighting exceptionally strong market sentiment. Institutional investors led the rally with $3.7 billion …