Data and Financial Journalist
Despite U.S. tariff uncertainty and China’s ban on chips, the AI GPU leader, Nvidia continues to grow – all due to the strong demand for GPUs (graphics processing units) which it aims to fulfill through strategic partnerships. Its recent partnership with OpenAI is only a part of the company’s long history of AI alliances.
In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.
Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain steady. Trade flows have pivoted from Europe to Asia, with China and India now the top buyers. India’s growing imports—and its refusal to join Western sanctions—have triggered steep new U.S. tariffs.
After months of negotiations, pauses, and delays, a sweeping new tariff slate took effect Thursday—marking a new era in U.S. trade policy, with import rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depression.