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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US China Trade Talks Stall Amid Rising Tensions Over Security, Tech, and Global Influence. Here is what Bessent says

US China Trade Talks Stall Amid Rising Tensions:The recent U.S.-China trade talks concluded without resolving key tariff issues, as deeper geopolitical concerns took center stage. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raised alarms over China’s ties with Iran and Russia, its control over global ports including the Panama Canal, and ongoing tensions around fentanyl, semiconductors, and artificial …

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