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Trumsession vs. Making America Affordable Again: How New Tariffs Could Lead the World into a New Great Recession

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In a bold move on April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, marking what he termed "Liberation Day." These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50%, target imports from numerous countries, including a 34% tariff on Chinese goods. The administration asserts that these measures aim to reduce trade deficits and rejuvenate U.S. manufacturing. However, economists and financial analysts express deep concerns about the potential for these tariffs to trigger a global economic downturn reminiscent of the Great Recession. ​ The Tariffs at a Glance Scope and Scale: The newly imposed tariffs affect a broad spectrum of goods from dozens of countries, with rates as high as 50% on certain imports. Notably, Chinese products face a 34% tariff. ​ Historical Context: These measures elevate the average U.S. tariff rate to 22.5%, the highest since 1909, effectively reversing decades of trade liberalization. ​ Economic Implications Consumer Im...

AMD and NVIDIA Stocks Experience Significant Volatility Amid AI Market Disruptions

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 Last week, the semiconductor industry witnessed notable stock fluctuations, particularly affecting Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and NVIDIA Corporation. These movements were primarily driven by emerging developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. NVIDIA's Sharp Decline On Monday, January 27, 2025, NVIDIA's stock price closed at $118.42, marking a significant decrease of 16.97% from the previous trading day. This downturn was largely attributed to the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that unveiled a competitive large language AI model. Investors expressed concerns that DeepSeek's advancements could diminish the demand for NVIDIA's high-performance AI hardware. AMD's Market Performance While specific data regarding AMD's stock performance during the same period is limited, the company operates within the same market dynamics as NVIDIA. It's plausible that AMD experienced similar market reactions due to the broader concerns affecting the...

Egyptian Economy Crisis: A Bullet-Point Roadmap to Recovery

  Current Situation in Egypt (As of Early 2025) Economic Challenges: GDP & Economic Growth: • Egypt’s GDP is estimated at approximately $450 billion . • Slower growth amid global uncertainties and domestic pressures. Debt & Fiscal Deficits: • Total public debt (domestic and external) is around $350 billion . • Annual fiscal deficits are estimated at about 8% of GDP (roughly $36 billion ). • Inflation remains high at around 20% , affecting consumer purchasing power. Individual Income: • Average annual per capita income is approximately $3,000 . • Monthly incomes for many households hover around EGP 3,000–4,000 (equivalent to $150–$200 ). Social Impacts: Rising Cost of Living: • Escalating food and energy prices intensify economic pressure on households. Unemployment & Underemployment: • Persistent high youth unemployment and significant skill mismatches across sectors. Scientific & Technological Concerns: Innovation Gaps: • Insufficient investment in research and d...