Canadian Export Markets Move to Center Stage
Canadian business, academic and political leaders are confronting an unprecedented central role in global geopolitics and geoeconomics, especially as economic warfare intensifies. Edward Fishman highlighted the rising importance of Canada’s energy exports during a Calgary speaking engagement. He outlined how both the United States and Canada can deploy policy levers to safeguard their economic standing. The discussion underscored the need for Canadian stakeholders to adapt quickly to this new export‑focused reality.
Fed's Goolsbee on Inflation Risk, Tariffs and Powell
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told a reporter that inflation, not the labor market, is now the Fed’s chief concern as the economy heads into 2024. He noted that while the job market remains steady, warning signs in recent CPI reports...
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The video promotes SuperReturn North America 2026 as the premier forum for navigating today’s macro‑economic turbulence. With investors wrestling over interest‑rate trajectories, inflation trends, and potential policy shifts from Washington, the conference promises answers from a cross‑section of asset‑class experts. Speakers...
Trump Tariffs Create Chaos, Says Former Spain Official | The Pulse 2/24
President Donald Trump’s latest import levy of 10% has taken effect, with the White House signaling a possible increase to 15% and a 150‑day window for implementation. The abrupt move follows a Supreme Court decision that struck down earlier global...
Sen. Mullin on State of the Economy, SCOTUS Tariff Ruling and U.S.-Iran Tensions
Senator Markwayne Mullin sat down on Capitol Hill ahead of the State of the Union to tout the Trump administration’s economic record and to weigh in on recent Supreme Court, Iran and Mexico policy issues. He framed the upcoming...
Harvard's Jason Furman: SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Ends Trump’s Ability to Arbitrarily Adjust Tariffs
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s so‑called reciprocal tariffs dominated the recent interview with Harvard economist Jason Furman, highlighting a rare judicial check on executive trade policy. Furman praised the ruling as a reinforcement of the rule...
Analysis: Taipei Backs US Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan is pressing ahead with ratifying its trade pact with the United States despite lingering uncertainty after President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs were struck down. Economist Dachrahn Wu notes that key semiconductor shipments remain insulated, but warns that reopening negotiations...
Crucial Partners: The Volatile and Indispensable U.S.-India Linkage
The Asia Chessboard episode examines the volatile yet indispensable U.S.-India linkage, featuring Brookings senior fellow Dr. Tanvi Madan and former NSC staffer Mike Green. They trace the partnership from Reagan’s 1980s national‑security memorandum through the post‑Cold‑War pivot that recognized India’s...
Trump's New 10% Tariff Takes Effect; Dimon Warns on Credit Risks | Bloomberg Brief 2/24/2026
The Bloomberg Brief highlighted the rollout of President Trump’s new 10% global tariffs, the first step in a broader trade‑war strategy after the Supreme Court struck down earlier measures. Officials indicated that Section 232 national‑security investigations and Section 301 unfair‑trade probes will...
Tariff News, Potential War with Iran and Mortgage Rates
The HousingWire Daily podcast examined how escalating tariffs and the looming possibility of conflict with Iran are feeding into higher mortgage rates. Tariff‑driven inflation pressures the Federal Reserve to consider tighter monetary policy, while geopolitical risk lifts Treasury yields. Both...
Dimon Sees Rivals Doing 'Dumb Things' In Credit, AI Scare Trade Returns |The Opening Trade 2/24/2026
The Opening Trade program highlighted several market‑shaking themes: Jamie Dimon’s warning that banks are reverting to pre‑2008 “dumb” lending practices, a fresh AI‑related scare trade that hammered software, delivery and credit‑card firms, and a volatile tariff environment as the Trump...
Russia's "Death Economy" And Ukrainian Resitance: Four Years of War in Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English
The broadcast marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, spotlighting how newspapers across Europe and the UK framed the milestone. French dailies such as Libération ran a special edition titled “Four years of war, keep holding on,” emphasizing...
US Stocks to Continue Lagging Peers: 3-Minutes MLIV
The discussion centered on the widening performance gap between U.S. equities and their global peers, driven primarily by AI‑related displacement in the software sector and lingering tariff‑policy uncertainty. Analysts noted that these headwinds are eroding confidence in U.S. stocks, with...
Trump's 10% Global Tariffs Kick In | Daybreak Europe 2/24/2026
The Daybreak Europe broadcast focused on the immediate implementation of President Trump’s 10% global tariff, a move that follows a Supreme Court decision overturning his earlier sweeping duties and signals a possible hike to 15% pending a formal order. The...
Budget 2026 Debate: Yip Hon Weng on Avoiding Further Tax Increases in the Near Term
In the Budget 2026 debate, Yip Hon Weng, a global‑investment professional, praised Singapore’s surplus and fiscal discipline while urging the government to hold off on additional tax hikes. He framed fiscal buffers as strategic insurance that safeguards sovereignty and provides flexibility...
AI Shock And Tariff Fears Split Markets Winners And Losers | Insight with Haslinda Amin 02/24/2026
The episode focused on the twin shocks of artificial‑intelligence market anxiety and a wave of U.S. tariff actions following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down earlier levies. President Trump’s team announced a 10% tariff on batteries, electronics and other...
The COB: Video Killed the Radio Star
Tariff threats from Donald Trump rattled Australian markets on Wednesday, nudging the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.04% to 9,022.30 points. A renewed tech sell‑off, driven by resurfacing AI concerns, saw the sector tumble 3.6%, with Atlassian plunging 9.44% and home‑software firms...
Iran-US Tensions Soar as Second US Aircraft Carrier Approaches Region • FRANCE 24 English
The interview with US Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins focused on the recent deployment of a second US aircraft carrier to the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions with Iran. Hawkins confirmed the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford in Suez...
Stocks Slip as Software Selloff Sparks AI Concerns | The Close 2/23/2026
The Bloomberg Close highlighted a broad market pullback driven primarily by a sharp sell‑off in software stocks, as investors worry that generative AI tools could render legacy suites obsolete. The Nasdaq slipped about 1.5%, gold rose on safe‑haven demand,...
How Authoritarianism Went From Defense to Offense on the World Stage
The Road Center podcast episode explores the authors’ new book, *Dictating the Agenda*, which argues that authoritarian regimes have moved from merely defending their sovereignty to actively shaping the global political agenda. By tracing the post‑Cold‑War liberal surge—particularly the color‑revolution...
Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, "First Sale", And U.S.-Taiwan Deal
The Trade Guys dissect the United States’ ongoing steel and aluminum tariffs, highlighting that the 25% and 10% duties remain in place and continue to shape import pricing. They examine a Senate proposal to amend the “First Sale” rule, which...
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on CNN Newsroom with Jessica Dean (Feb. 21, 2026)
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka told CNN on Feb. 21 that a newly announced tariff ruling has left shippers and port operators in a cloud of uncertainty. He explained that the abrupt shift from a proposed 10%...
Today Is a Risk-Off Day to Sell the Things that Have Done Well, Says DCLA's Sarat Sethi
Sarat Sethi, managing partner at DCLA, warned that today’s market is a classic risk‑off day, urging investors to unload recent winners as broader uncertainty weighs on equity prices. She linked the sell‑off to lingering tariff disputes, a still‑elevated Fed rate outlook,...
Squawk Pod: Blizzards & Tariffs Hit Washington - 02/23/26 | Audio Only
The SquawkPod episode opened with a dual focus: a Supreme Court ruling that declared President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act illegal, and a severe winter storm battering the Northeast United States. Wall Street analysts...
The SCOTUS Tariff Decision Fallout: What It Means for Markets
The half‑time report focused on the market fallout from the Supreme Court’s recent decision on the Trump‑imposed tariffs, highlighting a sharp sell‑off as investors digest the ruling and the President’s continued criticism. The Dow slipped more than 700 points, with roughly...
Do Markets Care About Trump’s Tariffs? | Macro Monday with Andreas Steno and Mikkel Rosenvold
Andreas Steno Larsen and Mikkel Rosenvold dissect the market fallout from President Trump’s renewed tariff agenda, highlighting the Supreme Court’s recent block on EPA‑related tariffs and the legal avenues Trump might use to sidestep Congress. They assess how the 10‑15%...
How a Potential U.S. Strike on Iran Could Affect Oil Volatility
The video examines how a potential U.S. military strike on Iran could reverberate through global oil markets, focusing on the risk of heightened volatility amid ongoing nuclear negotiations. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz argues that, structurally, the market is currently...
Sanctions: A War of Attrition Between Russia and The West
The video frames sanctions as a central pillar of the West’s response to Russia’s four‑year invasion of Ukraine, describing the policy tool as a "war of attrition" between Western policymakers and Russian actors seeking to evade restrictions. While sanctions have...
2 P’s on a Pod: Small Cap Investing with Paul Hill & Paul Scott
The "2 P’s on a Pod" series pairs analysts Paul Hill and Paul Scott for a weekly live broadcast that answers viewer questions, reviews UK‑listed small‑cap companies, and interprets macro‑economic developments. The format blends real‑time Q&A with market commentary, delivering...
US Trade Deals Thrown Into Doubt After Trump's New Tariffs • FRANCE 24 English
European Parliament postponed its vote on the EU‑US trade agreement after President Donald Trump announced a blanket 15% import duty on U.S. goods. The tariff follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier global tariff regime, creating uncertainty...
'Nervous Times in Tehran' Ahead of Crunch US Talks and Strike Threat • FRANCE 24 English
Iran warned the United States that any attack would be met "ferociously" after President Donald Trump threatened limited strikes against Iranian targets. The warning coincided with fresh student protests in Tehran demanding reforms and challenging the Islamic Republic. Both nations...
Taiwan Weighs Impact of US Tariff Ruling on Trade Deal | TaiwanPlus News
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping global tariffs has thrown the newly signed U.S–Taiwan trade agreement into uncertainty. The ruling follows the Court’s finding that the so‑called “Liberation Day” tariffs violated...
How Low Can Mortgage Rates Go with Tariff Ruling and Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair?
The episode opens with Logan Modos Shami analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision that former President Trump’s use of a national‑emergency declaration to impose tariffs was unlawful, effectively ending the “Godzilla” tariffs that have loomed over trade policy. Modos explains that the...
Why Inflation Isn’t Dying - What the RBA Will Do that Property Investors Must Understand. Ken Raiss
Ken Raiss and Michael Yardney dissect why Australia’s inflation remains stubborn despite recent easing, pointing to entrenched supply‑side constraints rather than solely government spending. They explain the Reserve Bank of Australia’s dilemma: keeping policy rates elevated to curb capacity‑driven price...
BABA's Bottom Line Catalysts: AI, China Regulation & Earnings
Henry Greene previews Alibaba's upcoming earnings, highlighting the company's pivot toward generative AI as a core growth engine. He notes recent Chinese regulatory reforms that could lift constraints on Alibaba's fintech and data businesses. Greene also compares Alibaba to global...
European Leaders Coordinate Response to Trump's New Tariff Escalation | DW News
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new worldwide 15% tariff, following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier tariff regime. European leaders, spearheaded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, are preparing a coordinated response to mitigate the...
AI Analytics Giant, Palantir: More Scrutiny Needed? • FRANCE 24 English
The video examines growing European calls for stricter oversight of Palantir Technologies, the U.S. AI‑analytics firm that supplies both military and civilian data platforms. Its influence spans U.S., UK, NATO, Ukraine, Israel and UAE defence operations, as well as contracts...
Russia Suspected over Blasts Appearing to Target Ukrainian Police
A double bombing in the central Ukrainian city of Liv early Sunday night left 25 people injured and killed 23‑year‑old police officer Victoria, prompting the mayor to label the incident a terrorist act. Authorities say the explosions were caused by homemade...
Gan Kim Yong on the Impact of Trump’s Potential New 15% Tariffs on Singapore
Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, addressed the looming impact of President Trump’s announced 15% across‑the‑board tariffs on Singapore. He noted that despite a robust 5% growth in 2025, exports to the United States have already slipped nearly 9%,...
Awkward Pause when Kyiv Mayor Asked About Trust in Trump | Ukraine War
The video captures a candid interview with Kyiv’s mayor, who outlines how the city endures relentless Russian strikes four years into the invasion. He details the destruction of nearly 2,000 buildings, the loss of hundreds of civilians, and the crippling...
Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs: How Will the Global Economy React? | DW News
President Donald Trump announced a new tariff increase, raising the levy on imports from most of the United States' trading partners from 10% to 15%. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down large portions of his...
Repo Market Stress Is Back (And Bigger Than You Think)
The video warns that repo market stress has resurfaced, tying together a sudden $30 billion surge in borrowing from the Federal Reserve’s repo facility, a historic jump in primary dealers’ Treasury holdings, and the recent turmoil at private‑credit manager Blue Owl. Since...
Lyn Alden: The Difference Between Gold & Bitcoin
The video contrasts gold’s entrenched role as a neutral reserve asset with Bitcoin’s emerging function as a digital settlement rail. Gold’s millennia‑long credibility makes it the default choice for central banks, yet its physical nature renders auditing and repatriation slow...
Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Tariffs
The Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision striking down President Trump’s use of the AIPA law to impose tariffs, effectively nullifying the broad tariff regime introduced earlier this year. The ruling reveals that importers have paid an estimated $160 billion in...
Cuba Under Siege: The Castro Regime Is Playing Its Last Card
The video paints a bleak picture of Cuba’s collapsing infrastructure, where fuel shortages have crippled jet operations, electricity grids, and even basic public services. Blackouts now blanket entire neighborhoods, cardboard boxes serve as coffins, and wheelbarrows replace hearses, underscoring a...
Today on Taking Stock | Investors Digest Tariff Ruling, PCE and GDP Data
The Friday episode of Taking Stock wrapped up a hectic trading day with mixed index movements. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted modest gains, while the Russell 2000 slipped into negative territory. Investors digested a softer‑than‑expected Q4 GDP print...
Supreme Court: Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, ruling they exceeded statutory authority. The decision overturns the administration’s Section 122 tariff regime, which had already set a uniform 10 percent duty on...
Markets Focus Tariff and Geopolitical News in Next Week's Trade. 2/20/26
The market outlook for the week of February 23 centers on President Trump’s first State of the Union of his second term, a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, and escalating geopolitical tension with Iran. Traders will dissect any language on trade...
From D.C. Across the Americas: Cuba's Oil Siege with Francesca Emanuele
The video spotlights the United States’ oil blockade on Cuba, framing it as a deliberate energy siege designed to cripple the island’s economy and precipitate regime change. It argues that the embargo, now intensified under the Trump administration, constitutes...
Markets Focus on Weekend Trade Policy and Geopolitics. 2/20/26
Market participants centered on trade policy developments, assessing their impact on WTI crude oil futures and equity indexes. The Treasury’s $183 billion auction of two‑year, five‑year, and seven‑year notes added pressure on bond yields, while a busy earnings season featuring 476...