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Tariff Storms, Ceasefire Hopes & Market Tremors

Tariff Storms, Ceasefire Hopes & Market Tremors

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President Trump ramps up tension with China — threatening 100% tariffs — triggering a market pullback and safe-haven rush into gold. Reuters explains how global trade and AI-driven valuations amplify the risk.


In the Middle East, a fragile ceasefire took hold between Israel and Hamas, leading to a large hostage-prisoner exchange. Reuters and others trace how Sharm el-Sheikh is now set to host a high-stakes peace summit.


Inside Washington, a botched layoff at the CDC exposed how dangerously fragile federal health infrastructure is amid a prolonged government shutdown. ABC News reports on behind-the-scenes chaos.


Tragedy struck in Montgomery, Alabama, where a mass shooting left two dead and twelve wounded during a fair. Reuters and local coverage capture the impact and reaction.


Markets stagger under tariff shock, global volatility, and warnings from the Bank of England of an AI-bubble hangover. Reuters and Barron’s break down the ripple effects.


Meanwhile, the sky put on a show: the first supermoon of 2025 — also the Harvest Moon — lit up October nights. Astronomy outlines how subtle yet symbolic this moment was.


Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.

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