In 2025, a new wave of speculative fervor is sweeping across U.S. financial markets. From runaway valuations in AI stocks to crypto surges, meme stock rallies, and wild bets on novel derivatives, many observers are warning that we’re entering dangerous territory. As of mid-October, this mania is not just a rumor — it’s very visible. …
A Historic Investment Moment On October 13, 2025, JPMorgan Chase & Co., the United States’ largest bank, announced a $1.5 trillion “Security & Resiliency Initiative.”The program will deploy capital and financing across four industries considered critical to America’s long-term competitiveness and national security:defense, advanced manufacturing, energy independence, and frontier technologies such as AI and quantum …
In a highly anticipated decision, the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut at its September 2025 meeting, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.00%–4.25%. This marks the central bank’s second consecutive cut this year, as policymakers attempt to balance slowing growth with lingering inflationary pressures. The move comes at …
In what could mark a significant moment for Canada–U.S. relations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra have voiced optimism about a forthcoming agreement that would strengthen both economic and security ties between the two nations. During an interview with Global News, Ambassador Hoekstra stated, “All the indications are that we could …
Canada’s High-Stakes G7 Summit: Unity or Controversy? From June 15 to 17, 2025, Kananaskis, Alberta will serve as the global stage as Canada hosts the highly anticipated G7 Summit. The event marks Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first major international summit since assuming office and is seen as a defining moment in both Canada’s foreign and …
In a controversial move that threatens to escalate tensions between Canada and the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports — doubling the rate from 25% to 50%. The policy, revealed during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday, has sparked …
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.75% during its upcoming June 2025 policy meeting. This cautious move reflects growing concern over stubborn core inflation and escalating trade tensions with the United States, two major forces currently shaping the country’s economic landscape. Persistent Core Inflation Holds Back Rate …
In a move that has sparked widespread conversation across political and technological sectors, Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his government advisory role in the Trump administration. Musk’s departure marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about the relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., and raises pressing questions about the future of …
In a decision creating waves across the global education sector, the U.S. State Department has temporarily paused new student visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s plan to introduce enhanced social media vetting for applicants seeking F, M, and J visas — primarily international students and exchange visitors. …
Diplomatic relations between the United States and South Africa faced new strains following a highly charged meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025. In a dramatic Oval Office encounter, Trump confronted Ramaphosa with unverified allegations of a “white genocide” occurring in South Africa, a narrative widely discredited …
