A softer tone from President Trump toward China sends markets surging — then retreating. Reuters breaks down how tariff threats, rare-earth tensions, and a possible Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea shaped global trade and investor confidence.

Wall Street’s rebound, driven by AI and semiconductor optimism, faces new tests as tech earnings roll in. Barron’s and Investopedia explain whether this rally is a breather or the calm before a correction.

At home, the U.S. government shutdown drags into another week, leaving federal workers in limbo and markets uneasy. iHeart News reports prediction markets now expect the standoff to last through mid-November.

On the culture front, dot.LA highlights LA Tech Week 2025 — where startups, creators, and investors converge even as Washington stalls. And in sports, the Dodgers and Brewers face off in the NLCS while global golf eyes Delhi for the DP World India Championship.

Plus, Apple’s Eddy Cue sounds the alarm on streaming overload, researchers predict stronger meteor showers ahead, and the stars — literal and economic — continue to realign.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.

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.

A U.S. government shutdown throws Washington into crisis as key economic data grinds to a halt. Reuters and The Guardian explain the fallout for workers, markets, and politics.

Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan heads to Cairo for ceasefire talks. The Guardian breaks down the negotiation timeline and what’s at stake for Israel and Hamas.

The White House declares an “armed conflict” with Caribbean drug cartels, sparking outcry from Venezuela. AP News details the legal and military implications.

In Japan, Sanae Takaichi’s leadership win shakes global markets, while France’s government collapses in record time. Reuters analyzes the economic shockwaves.

Plus, National Guard deployments trigger lawsuits at home, Netflix rolls out new fall hits, and scientists uncover alarming climate data from Antarctica.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.