An AI “day-trading” meme posted by President Trump coincided with the U.S. quietly taking a nearly 10% stake in Intel. The move signals a tilt toward state ownership, raising concerns over crony-capitalism and market integrity.Continue Reading
In a world where energy policy shifts like the wind, is a market-based solution for clean power the answer? Renewable Energy Credits are rewriting the rules of the game.Continue Reading
Learn about the rapid growth of AI lobbying efforts by major tech companies in recent years. Explore how these developments not only steer policies towards favorable regulations but also shape the economic landscape of businesses in the U.S. Continue Reading
The US and Australia cut news deals while France and the UK are having a gloomy October. In our Story of the Week, diamonds might not be forever. 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
Proposed NIH budget cuts by the Trump Administration could have devastating effects on not only UC Berkeley’s campus, but on the greater Bay Area economy and the local Berkeley community.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
Pain Authors: Andrés Larios, Faith Spalding Editors: Andrés Larios, Faith Spalding 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 andContinue Reading
Are we Trying to Crash the Economy? Authors: Faith Spalding Editors: Andrés Larios Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared for the week by reading four weekly stories circulating around equity markets,Continue 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