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Gen‑Z protests are becoming a global fault line, as young people hit by inequality, rising costs, and AI‑driven job insecurity start toppling or shaking governments—and forcing a rethink of how economies share tech gains.
Gen-Z Revolts Against ‘Dystopian Future’ as Protests Sweep the Globe
Mass movements have ousted leaders and disrupted governments worldwide. Bloomberg Economics examines what countries may face unrest in 2026
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December 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Gen‑Z protests are becoming a global fault line, as young people hit by inequality, rising costs, and AI‑driven job insecurity start toppling or shaking governments—and forcing a rethink of how economies share tech gains.
The US just bombed Iran's nuclear facilities — but this crisis has been 70 years in the making.
I built an interactive timeline that connects the dots from the 1953 CIA coup to today's escalation.
Filter by event type, search key moments, see how we got here 👇
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I built an interactive timeline that connects the dots from the 1953 CIA coup to today's escalation.
Filter by event type, search key moments, see how we got here 👇
ekkaritg-usa.github.io/us-iran-rela...
US-Iran Relations: Interactive Timeline
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June 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The US just bombed Iran's nuclear facilities — but this crisis has been 70 years in the making.
I built an interactive timeline that connects the dots from the 1953 CIA coup to today's escalation.
Filter by event type, search key moments, see how we got here 👇
ekkaritg-usa.github.io/us-iran-rela...
I built an interactive timeline that connects the dots from the 1953 CIA coup to today's escalation.
Filter by event type, search key moments, see how we got here 👇
ekkaritg-usa.github.io/us-iran-rela...
Nvidia's big pivot from the China trade war? Sovereign AI.
I visualized the data behind this massive global strategy—from market losses to the new multi-billion dollar opportunity.
Explore the interactive report: ekkaritg-usa.github.io/nvidia-sover...
I visualized the data behind this massive global strategy—from market losses to the new multi-billion dollar opportunity.
Explore the interactive report: ekkaritg-usa.github.io/nvidia-sover...
Nvidia's Sovereign AI Gambit: An Interactive Analysis
ekkaritg-usa.github.io
June 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Nvidia's big pivot from the China trade war? Sovereign AI.
I visualized the data behind this massive global strategy—from market losses to the new multi-billion dollar opportunity.
Explore the interactive report: ekkaritg-usa.github.io/nvidia-sover...
I visualized the data behind this massive global strategy—from market losses to the new multi-billion dollar opportunity.
Explore the interactive report: ekkaritg-usa.github.io/nvidia-sover...
Trump’s attacks on Powell signal more than a feud—they hint at a 2026 Fed shakeup. With SCOTUS rulings pending and political pressure rising, firms should prep for 100–150 bps in rate cuts, legal volatility, and a politicized Fed. Central bank independence is now a risk factor.
April 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump’s attacks on Powell signal more than a feud—they hint at a 2026 Fed shakeup. With SCOTUS rulings pending and political pressure rising, firms should prep for 100–150 bps in rate cuts, legal volatility, and a politicized Fed. Central bank independence is now a risk factor.
The U.S. offers tariff exemptions to allies that curb China’s trade reach. Firms face pressure to shift supply chains and reduce Chinese inputs. A coalition-based strategy replaces bilateral deals, raising compliance risks for companies straddling both markets.
April 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The U.S. offers tariff exemptions to allies that curb China’s trade reach. Firms face pressure to shift supply chains and reduce Chinese inputs. A coalition-based strategy replaces bilateral deals, raising compliance risks for companies straddling both markets.
Fed’s Waller sees tariff-driven inflation as short-lived. If growth stalls, rate cuts are still possible—even with rising prices. 2025 marks a shift: trade policy is now shaping Fed moves. Flexibility is the new forward guidance.
#Fed #Inflation #Tariffs #MonetaryPolicy
#Fed #Inflation #Tariffs #MonetaryPolicy
April 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Fed’s Waller sees tariff-driven inflation as short-lived. If growth stalls, rate cuts are still possible—even with rising prices. 2025 marks a shift: trade policy is now shaping Fed moves. Flexibility is the new forward guidance.
#Fed #Inflation #Tariffs #MonetaryPolicy
#Fed #Inflation #Tariffs #MonetaryPolicy
Wondering how the big AI trends from Q1 2025 stack up? 🤔
Check out the charts for a quick grasp of the AI landscape shaping our future! 👇
Check out the charts for a quick grasp of the AI landscape shaping our future! 👇
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Wondering how the big AI trends from Q1 2025 stack up? 🤔
Check out the charts for a quick grasp of the AI landscape shaping our future! 👇
Check out the charts for a quick grasp of the AI landscape shaping our future! 👇
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Major bank warns tariff increases could trigger global downturn. Historical precedent isn't encouraging—last comparable tariff hike in 1968 preceded recession. How might businesses adapt to protect supply chains? #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChainRisk
Major bank warns tariff increases could trigger global downturn. Historical precedent isn't encouraging—last comparable tariff hike in 1968 preceded recession. How might businesses adapt to protect supply chains? #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChainRisk
April 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Major bank warns tariff increases could trigger global downturn. Historical precedent isn't encouraging—last comparable tariff hike in 1968 preceded recession. How might businesses adapt to protect supply chains? #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChainRisk
Major bank warns tariff increases could trigger global downturn. Historical precedent isn't encouraging—last comparable tariff hike in 1968 preceded recession. How might businesses adapt to protect supply chains? #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChainRisk
China's strategic retaliation targets America's tech supply chain AND rural heartland. Smart economic chess or mutually assured destruction? Powell's upcoming remarks will navigate this high-stakes economic showdown. Your thoughts on who wins this trade battle?
April 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
China's strategic retaliation targets America's tech supply chain AND rural heartland. Smart economic chess or mutually assured destruction? Powell's upcoming remarks will navigate this high-stakes economic showdown. Your thoughts on who wins this trade battle?
The dashboard highlights the significant disparity between tariffs charged to the U.S. and the U.S.'s reciprocal tariffs for many trading partners 👇
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April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The dashboard highlights the significant disparity between tariffs charged to the U.S. and the U.S.'s reciprocal tariffs for many trading partners 👇
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Vietnam charges 90% tariffs on U.S. goods while facing only 46% in return. Our analysis shows 17 countries with balanced 10%/10% tariffs. How would equalizing these rates affect your industry? #TariffBalance #TradePolicy
April 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Vietnam charges 90% tariffs on U.S. goods while facing only 46% in return. Our analysis shows 17 countries with balanced 10%/10% tariffs. How would equalizing these rates affect your industry? #TariffBalance #TradePolicy
Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan marks a dramatic shift in U.S. trade approach. Markets nervous with tech stocks hit hardest. Could this spark a manufacturing renaissance or inflation surge? What's your prediction? #TradeWars #GlobalEconomy
April 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan marks a dramatic shift in U.S. trade approach. Markets nervous with tech stocks hit hardest. Could this spark a manufacturing renaissance or inflation surge? What's your prediction? #TradeWars #GlobalEconomy
April 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨 Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Just Made History
Dem-backed Susan Crawford wins — despite Trump’s clout & Musk’s money.
🗳️ Big stakes. Big spend. Bigger message.
Here's what it means for America’s political future. 👇 #Wisconsin #SCOTUSWatch #ElonMusk #Trump
Dem-backed Susan Crawford wins — despite Trump’s clout & Musk’s money.
🗳️ Big stakes. Big spend. Bigger message.
Here's what it means for America’s political future. 👇 #Wisconsin #SCOTUSWatch #ElonMusk #Trump
April 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨 Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Just Made History
Dem-backed Susan Crawford wins — despite Trump’s clout & Musk’s money.
🗳️ Big stakes. Big spend. Bigger message.
Here's what it means for America’s political future. 👇 #Wisconsin #SCOTUSWatch #ElonMusk #Trump
Dem-backed Susan Crawford wins — despite Trump’s clout & Musk’s money.
🗳️ Big stakes. Big spend. Bigger message.
Here's what it means for America’s political future. 👇 #Wisconsin #SCOTUSWatch #ElonMusk #Trump
SoftBank's $40B OpenAI investment signals a new era in tech financing where debt powers AI innovation. Is this the dawn of trillion-dollar AI empires or a bubble waiting to burst? The race to AGI just got more interesting! #AIEconomy
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
SoftBank's $40B OpenAI investment signals a new era in tech financing where debt powers AI innovation. Is this the dawn of trillion-dollar AI empires or a bubble waiting to burst? The race to AGI just got more interesting! #AIEconomy
U.S. tariffs pushing historic rivals China, Japan & S.Korea toward unprecedented economic cooperation. Will necessity overcome deep-rooted regional tensions? Tomorrow's announcement could accelerate this shift. #AsiaTrade #EconomicShift
April 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
U.S. tariffs pushing historic rivals China, Japan & S.Korea toward unprecedented economic cooperation. Will necessity overcome deep-rooted regional tensions? Tomorrow's announcement could accelerate this shift. #AsiaTrade #EconomicShift
Goldman's recession warning: 35% chance in US, worse for Europe. Trump's planned 15% tariffs could trigger a global slowdown despite central bank action. How are you preparing your business for potential economic headwinds? #EconomicOutlook
March 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Goldman's recession warning: 35% chance in US, worse for Europe. Trump's planned 15% tariffs could trigger a global slowdown despite central bank action. How are you preparing your business for potential economic headwinds? #EconomicOutlook
April 3rd "Liberation Day" could bring 20% universal tariffs—the biggest tax change since WWII. Will this boost American manufacturing or just raise prices? Markets are already reacting. What's your industry preparing for? #TariffPolicy #EconomicStrategy
March 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM
April 3rd "Liberation Day" could bring 20% universal tariffs—the biggest tax change since WWII. Will this boost American manufacturing or just raise prices? Markets are already reacting. What's your industry preparing for? #TariffPolicy #EconomicStrategy
The White House is playing investment banker in the TikTok sale talks. This unprecedented gov involvement in tech deals signals a new era of digital sovereignty. Will other platforms face similar scrutiny? #DigitalPolicy
March 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The White House is playing investment banker in the TikTok sale talks. This unprecedented gov involvement in tech deals signals a new era of digital sovereignty. Will other platforms face similar scrutiny? #DigitalPolicy
America, behaving like an emerging market? Policy swings shake trust, impact markets. Stay updated. 🌐 #EconomicShifts
March 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
America, behaving like an emerging market? Policy swings shake trust, impact markets. Stay updated. 🌐 #EconomicShifts
New tariffs and the end of cheap imports signal a new normal: rising prices and slower trade. Is this the new inflation floor? #TradePolicy #InflationWatch #FutureOfGoods
March 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New tariffs and the end of cheap imports signal a new normal: rising prices and slower trade. Is this the new inflation floor? #TradePolicy #InflationWatch #FutureOfGoods
New data shows Trump's 25% auto tariffs may hit rural voters hardest. With only Toyota's Corolla made in the US under $30K, working-class buyers face tough choices: pay thousands more or abandon new car purchases entirely. How will this reshape American mobility? #EconomicPolicy
March 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
New data shows Trump's 25% auto tariffs may hit rural voters hardest. With only Toyota's Corolla made in the US under $30K, working-class buyers face tough choices: pay thousands more or abandon new car purchases entirely. How will this reshape American mobility? #EconomicPolicy
Russia's war machine faces an ironic threat: peace itself. With 40% of growth tied to military spending and depleted reserves, the Kremlin's economic transformation challenge begins when conflict ends. Decision-makers need new playbooks for this paradoxical transition. #GeopoliticalStrategy
Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating Russia's Economic Transition When Peace Arrives
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March 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Russia's war machine faces an ironic threat: peace itself. With 40% of growth tied to military spending and depleted reserves, the Kremlin's economic transformation challenge begins when conflict ends. Decision-makers need new playbooks for this paradoxical transition. #GeopoliticalStrategy