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Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. has decided to let Nvidia sell its H200 AI chips to selected customers in China, reopening part of a market that was blocked by earlier export controls. Washington will take a share of the revenue, while China gains access to hardware it struggled to replace. The move reshapes commercial, political, and technological dynamics across the Pacific.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe new $250 U.S. visa fee is stirring frustration among international travelers, sparking bold headlines that talk about “chaos” in American cities. The reality is less dramatic but still worrying, with tourism-dependent regions bracing for a slowdown. The fee is pushing many visitors to reconsider their plans, raising questions about how this policy will reshape the travel economy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesCentral banks are gradually diversifying their reserves away from the U.S. dollar, turning to smaller G10 and emerging market currencies while boosting gold holdings. The shift is slow but steady, reflecting growing geopolitical caution and a search for stability in a multipolar financial world where the dollar’s long-standing supremacy is being quietly challenged.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAntwerp has regained its competitive sparkle after the US lifted 15 percent tariffs on polished diamonds from the EU. The exemption boosts Antwerp’s $2.1 billion annual exports, making its gems more attractive in the American market and securing the city’s role as a vital hub in the global diamond trade.
Reading Time : 2 minutes TikTok’s U.S. operations will be led by American investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, separating from ByteDance with a $14 billion valuation. Oracle will secure user data and retrain TikTok’s algorithm to ensure autonomy from China. Though experts question the oversight, the deal reflects intense US-China tech tensions and political challenges ahead.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has pushed US tech companies to act fast to keep key talent. Indian workers face serious challenges, and experts warn the policy could hurt US innovation. This policy shift is reshaping the tech industry’s talent landscape globally.
Reading Time : 2 minutesApple faces a major shake-up as India and China impose 100% tariffs on iPhones. With rising competition from local brands and shrinking market share, the tech giant is under pressure to rethink its strategies to maintain relevance and investor confidence in two of its most important markets.
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.
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.
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.
Reading Time : 2 minutes American Eagle’s stock surged 24% after Donald Trump praised a new ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. The campaign’s viral success and controversy sparked retail investor buzz, momentarily reversing the brand’s recent market decline.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Superman’s latest film leads the summer box office, crossing $406 million globally. With steady momentum, it surpasses earlier franchise records. However, Marvel’s Fantastic Four, set to release soon, could change the competition. The summer box office remains strong, up 16% from last year, reflecting renewed cinema enthusiasm after years of sluggish growth.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina grew 5.2% in Q2 2025, beating forecasts despite tariffs and a weak property sector. Strong exports and manufacturing drove growth, but domestic consumption and real estate remain soft. The government stays on track for 5% annual growth but risks loom with tariffs and weak demand.
Reading Time : 2 minutesStarting October 2025, the US imposes a $250 Visa Integrity Fee on non-immigrant visas to curb overstays. Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries are exempt, but others face higher costs for tourism, study, or work.
Reading Time : 2 minutes The Pentagon just awarded $200 million contracts to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI. The goal is to integrate advanced AI into defense and government operations. This move underscores the US military’s determination to stay ahead in the AI race, particularly against China. The initiative also introduces Musk’s “Grok for Government” AI tools.
