How the World’s Biggest Fund Manager Larry Fink Failed to Predict the S&P 500’s Recovery

In April 2025, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that the S&P 500 could plunge another 20% amid Trump’s tariff shock, calling the U.S. economy already in recession. Instead, the market rebounded strongly, gaining over 16% by August. This article analyzes how the world’s biggest fund manager misread short-term market moves, why his prediction failed, and …

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Jaishankar Slams U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports, Calls Them “Unfair, Unjustified, and Unreasonable”

On August 23, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized U.S. tariffs on Indian goods over Russian oil imports, calling them “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.” He defended India’s energy trade as a national interest and questioned Washington’s selective targeting, highlighting diplomatic and economic tensions between the two nations. Jaishankar Slams U.S. Tariffs on …

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Ethereum Hits New All-Time High, Surges Past $5,595,Here Is What’s Driving The Rally

Ethereum shatters records, soaring 15% in a day to $5,595 and entering price discovery. With Fed tailwinds, ETF inflows, and upgrades, analysts see ETH charging toward $6K–$15K, marking a historic moment for crypto markets. Ethereum Hits New All-Time High, Surges Past $5,595 Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has officially entered uncharted territory …

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IPC Confirms Famine in Northern Gaza: A Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe

The IPC has officially declared a famine in northern Gaza, marking one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history. With over 500,000 people at risk of starvation and the entire population facing acute food insecurity, the crisis is described as entirely man-made, driven by Israeli blockades, conflict, and the collapse of essential infrastructure. This …

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Nvidia Halts H20 AI Chip Production as China Orders Tech Giants to Stop Purchases

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 …

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Trump’s Tariffs Rake in Record $150 Billion in 2025, But at What Cost?

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 …

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Trump and Putin Summit Sparks Debate: China Seen as Biggest Beneficiary, While Ukraine Conflict and Jimmy Lai Trial Dominate Global Concerns

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, …

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Meta Platforms Halts AI Hiring Amid Restructuring and Investor Concerns,This comes after Meta offered packages exceeding $100M for some AI engineer hires.

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 …

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Jaishankar Defends India’s Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Tariffs, Calls Criticism Unjustified

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his Moscow visit on August 21, 2025, strongly defended India’s purchase of Russian crude oil despite U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. He argued that India is not the largest buyer of Russian energy, its imports stabilize global markets, and U.S. criticism is unjustified. The remarks come amid strained …

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BlackRock on FED Policy, Powell’s Future, and Market Risks Amid Trump’s Replacement Search

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. …

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