US – Deena Zaidi

Nvidia Becomes First Company Worth $5 Trillion as it solidifies its AI dominance

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Deena ZaidiAI, China, Technology, World Economy, World trade

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 partnerships with South Korea’s top companies and its earlier $100 billion OpenAI deal are just the latest in NVIDIA’s long history of AI alliances.

List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Inflation, World economy, World Economy

Here’s a list of All U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Duration Since 1976

Updated: Here are the countries holding the most U.S. debt- explained in 3 charts

July 17, 2025July 18, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Japan, Markets, Middle East, World Economy, World economy

Canada’s rapid shift in foreign investment, China’s retreat, and the strong demand from Gulf and European nations capture the shifting alliances and risk appetites. Through 3 charts, I explain who holds America’s IOUs in a time of high deficits and global uncertainty —and how quickly that’s changing.

🥩 U.S. Beef Prices Hit Record Highs — Tariffs on Brazil Could Push Them Even Higher

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, World Economy, World economy, World trade

The burgers, stews, and chili on your menu might get pricier. U.S. beef prices have reached record highs amid inflation pressures, supply shortages, and new tariffs on Brazilian imports. With the U.S. cattle inventory at its lowest since 1951 and Brazil facing steep tariff hikes, beef prices may climb even higher in 2025.