When will the government shutdown end? That’s the question on everyone’s mind. This week, we also explore China’s gold strategy, unpack Russian oil sanctions, and examine the state of American healthcare. Continue Reading
As China and the US go head-to-head in an escalating tariff battle, the US government shutdown adds fuel to the fire. OpenAI was valued at $500 billion, and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca struck a major deal with the White House. Meanwhile, India’s been focused on trade.Continue Reading
The US government shutdown continues, but despite the gloomy macro, US equity markets hit highs last week. Globally, emerging markets are booming but Nigeria’s CGT poses a risk to capital markets, and Brazil seeks to negotiate its way out of US tariff turbulence. Oh, and Shein is coming to Paris?Continue Reading
While credit markets heat up in the US, stability maintenance is the name of the game in China, the BOJ is weighing an interest rate hike, and IPO fever dominates in Singapore. A deep-dive into Rheinmetall highlights growth target goals for the German defense industry. Continue Reading
Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. Defense Industry has been a desert of competition. New leaders, new companies, and new conflicts can bring that back.Continue Reading
Markets rallied after the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025, but fears of recession linger as yield curve signals danger. Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparked global panic, Indian tech stocks slid, and a looming U.S. government shutdown threatens to shake confidence even further. Meanwhile, Boeing’s new F-47 fighter and defense tech expansion highlight shifting military priorities as global tensions intensify.Continue Reading
Political violence against anyone is wrong, and we as students must commit to stopping this radicalism going forward. We mourn the loss of Kirk. We mourn the loss of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. We condemn the assassination attempts on President Trump and Justice Kavanaugh, and the attacks on Paul Pelosi and Governor Josh Shapiro, and so many more attacks against American political figures. Continue Reading
Authors: Faith Spalding, Lucy Cox Editors: Faith Spalding, Lucy Cox Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals seeking the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared for the week by reading four stories circulating around equity markets, macro trends, geopolitics and newContinue Reading
Author: Lucy Cox, Graphics: Danielle Hwang The BRB Bottomline: Tariffs are the hot topic of economic policy this election, with both sides embracing protectionist tariff policy. But do Americans fully understand the real-life implications of tariffs? When presented with the possibility of a tariff on blue jeans, a staple pieceContinue Reading