Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are escalating, with JPMorgan increasing the likelihood of a global recession this year to 60%, up from 40%. Following China’s announcement […]
The Video Game Industry Faces Challenges Amid Record Revenue
Despite generating an estimated $187 billion in revenue last year, the video game industry is grappling with significant challenges. These include widespread layoffs, the integration of AI, lengthy […]
Meta Releases Llama 4 with Two New AI Models, Claims Superiority Over Competitors
Meta has announced the release of Llama 4, accompanied by two new AI models. The company asserts that these models outperform those from OpenAI and Google across a […]
Brad Setser Discusses the Impact of Trump’s Tariff Policies on Global Trade
In a recent episode of Odd Lots, we discussed the implications of the Trump administration’s tariff policies with Brad Setser from the Council on Foreign Relations. Brad highlights […]
Trade War Halts Billions in M&A and IPO Activity
The ongoing trade war initiated by Donald Trump has disrupted billions of dollars in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPOs). Companies such as StubHub Holdings […]
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Consumer and Investment Strategies
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs escalate global trade tensions, US consumers and investors face new challenges. Markets have been volatile, with the S&P 500 retreating from its February […]
Apple Considers Expanding iPhone Assembly in Brazil Amid US Tariffs
In response to new US tariffs announced by President Trump, Apple is reportedly considering expanding its iPhone assembly operations in Brazil. These tariffs, which target imports from countries […]
Tether CEO Suggests Launching New Stablecoin Amid US Regulatory Concerns
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has indicated that Tether may introduce a new stablecoin if US regulators restrict the circulation of USDT. Ardoino stated that Tether could create a […]
Meta Unveils Llama 4: A Suite of Advanced AI Models
Meta has introduced Llama 4, a new series of advanced AI models within its Llama family. The collection includes four models: Llama 4 Scout, Llama 4 Maverick, and […]
Oil Prices Plummet as Saudi Arabia Boosts Production
Oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Friday following two major developments: US President Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs and the Opec+ alliance’s decision to significantly boost […]