China Fuels SCO’s Global Growth with New Financial Push

Reading Time : 2 minutesChina commits $1.4 billion and fast-tracks a development bank to expand the SCO’s economic influence amid global tensions. The summit also saw progress on China-India relations, signaling growing diplomatic and economic cooperation in Eurasia’s powerful new bloc. This marks a shift toward multilateralism and a challenge to Western-led global orders.

Fed Easing Hopes Drive Dollar Down, Gold Surges

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe US dollar faces its sharpest monthly decline in over a year amid rising expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in September. This dollar weakness has propelled gold to a July high, supported by dovish Fed signals and soft labor data. Political tensions over Fed independence add to market volatility as investors await key inflation data.

Nvidia’s Earnings Preview: AI Growth and Supply Chain Impacts

Reading Time : 2 minutes Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated as it signals the strength of AI’s growth and highlights supply chain ripples. While growth is expected despite geopolitical challenges, the uncertain Chinese market looms large. The results will provide key insights into AI’s momentum and global tech sector health, influencing investor strategies worldwide.

Ethereum Overtakes Mastercard as Global Finance Embraces Crypto

Reading Time : 2 minutesEthereum has overtaken Mastercard in market cap, reaching $568.06 billion as institutional and corporate demand accelerate its rise. With strong ETF inflows and bullish market conditions fueled by dovish Fed signals, Ethereum is cementing its role as a cornerstone of global finance, outpacing Bitcoin’s growth and drawing widespread attention from traditional investors.

Chinese EV Stocks Surge as Market Optimism Grows

Reading Time : 2 minutesChinese EV stocks are surging as Nio and XPeng outperform expectations with new models, stronger deliveries, and improved margins. Policy support and shifting market dynamics are boosting investor confidence, signaling that China’s EV industry is stepping into a global leadership role and redefining the competitive landscape for electric mobility.

AI Shopping Traffic Skyrockets as Consumers Embrace Chatbots

Reading Time : 2 minutesAI-powered shopping traffic in the U.S. soared 4,700% in July 2025, according to Adobe. More consumers use chatbots for research, deals, and recommendations, spending more time on sites but buying cautiously. Conversion rates are improving, mobile usage is climbing, and AI tools are becoming central to how Americans shop online.

Trump’s Bold Shift: Turning Chip Grants into Equity Stakes

Reading Time : 3 minutesThe Trump administration is rewriting the rules for chip subsidies by converting CHIPS Act grants into equity stakes, starting with Intel. This approach links taxpayer funding directly to ownership while aiming to secure America’s semiconductor supply chain. Supporters call it bold industrial policy, while critics warn it risks politicizing the industry without solving Intel’s core challenges.

Tariffs Cloud America’s $3 Trillion AI Spending Boom

Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. is pouring trillions into AI, but rising tariffs on semiconductors could raise server costs by seventy-five percent. While Big Tech can absorb the hit, startups may struggle. AI still fuels growth, adding 0.5% to GDP this year, yet the long-term question remains whether tariffs will derail innovation or spark domestic reinvention.

Big Tech AI Stocks Fuel 60% of Market Gains in 2025

Reading Time : 2 minutesBig Tech AI stocks, led by Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, drive 60% of S&P 500 gains in 2025. Their AI innovations fuel market growth, but reliance on a few giants raises sustainability concerns. Regulatory risks and market concentration pose challenges, urging investors to diversify while navigating the AI-driven economic shift.

US secretly embeds trackers in AI chip shipments to China

Reading Time : 3 minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.

Outdated Tech Still Runs Our World, From Banks to Bureaucracies

Reading Time : 2 minutes From COBOL code powering banks to fax machines in Japan’s public offices, much of our world still runs on technology decades old. Reliable but increasingly hard to maintain, these systems persist due to cultural habits, legal frameworks, and the high risk of replacement—making old tech an invisible foundation of modern life.

Bitcoin Climbs to $122K, Just Shy of Record Peak

Reading Time : 2 minutesExcerpt: Bitcoin soared above $122,000 today, driven by a U.S. policy allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto. The move opens access to trillions in potential capital. While still shy of its $123,091.61 record, optimism is high, with Ethereum holding strong and markets watching for a breakout into uncharted territory.