As Donald Trump demands immediate Fed rate cuts, a growing chorus of economists warns the U.S. may be repeating one of the most catastrophic monetary policy errors in history – Nixon’s politically-driven easing that unleashed 1970s stagflation. The Parallels: Metric 1972 2025 Core Inflation 3.4% 4.2% Wage Growth 6.1% 5.3% Oil Prices +88% YoY +34% […]
When China unveiled its Made in China 2025 strategy in 2015, the plan was met with awe and anxiety. With its aim to leapfrog into high-value manufacturing, it was a roadmap for global dominance in key industries—and a clarion call to its rivals. Setting the Stage For decades, China dominated in volume, not value. MIC […]
Tesla’s Q1 earnings will test investor patience as Elon Musk balances Cybertruck production hell against fading EV demand. Key metrics to watch: Bear Case: Bull Case:
Financial markets plunged into turmoil overnight as leaked Treasury documents confirmed Trump’s radical tariff proposal—a 32% across-the-board levy that triggered the largest repricing of global risk assets since the 2020 pandemic crash. The selloff was immediate and brutal: Sectors most exposed to China trade bore the brunt: The moves reflect market panic over what analysts […]
Institutional investors are piling into Bitcoin at unprecedented levels, with spot ETF inflows accounting for 78% of BTC’s recent price surge. Key developments: • BlackRock’s IBIT saw $420M inflow Wednesday• Fidelity’s FBTC trading at 1.8x average volume• Ark/21Shares ETF premium hit 2.3% “These flows reflect a structural shift,” noted Galaxy’s Mike Novogratz. Behind the numbers:✓ Pension funds allocating 0.5-1.5% to crypto✓ […]
While TSMC celebrated a 60% profit surge, analysts focused on the looming policy risks that could derail its dominance: Threat Matrix:• 25% tariff proposal on advanced chips• Stalled Arizona fab subsidies ($28B at risk)• China export ban on 16nm+ technology “TSMC is caught in the crossfire,” said Bernstein’s Mark Li. Contingency plans include:✓ Accelerating Japanese […]
The Biden administration’s 25% tariffs on $370B of Chinese goods directly shaved 0.8% off China’s Q1 GDP growth, according to Morgan Stanley estimates. Sector-specific damage: • Electronics: $42B in canceled orders• EV batteries: 15% production cuts• Solar panels: Inventory glut at 9-month high “These tariffs hit China’s modern export pillars,” said TS Lombard’s Rory Green. The collateral damage:✓ […]
Persistent inflation has torpedoed bond markets, with the latest CPI print triggering a $1.2 trillion wipeout in Treasury values. The damage was worst in: • Long-dated bonds: 30-year yields up 45bps• TIPS: Breakevens hit 2.83%, highest since 2023• Munis: AAA 10-year yields crossed 4% threshold “The last mile of inflation is proving hardest,” noted PIMCO’s Marc Seidner, Highlighting:✓ […]
Shell has quietly revived merger discussions with BP, according to three banking sources familiar with the matter. A potential union would create the world’s second-largest energy company by market cap ($210B), with particular strengths in: • Liquefied Natural Gas (32M tonnes/year capacity)• Offshore wind (combined 15GW pipeline)• Carbon capture (9 major projects underway) Deal structure […]
Sony has defied market expectations by announcing PlayStation 5 price increases across Europe, making this strategic gamble immediately after reporting record sales of 8.2 million units last quarter. The 15% increase reveals: • Console gaming’s recession-resistant demand• Sony’s confidence in PlayStation brand loyalty• Willingness to sacrifice some volume for profitability Market data shows:✓ PS5 holds […]