Tag: Economic

From the Wild Swings in the Stock Market to the Unexpected Weakness of the U.S. Dollar, and the Profound Shifts in U.S.-China Trade: A Complex Landscape Unfolds

From the dramatic fluctuations in the stock market to the unexpected weakening of the U.S. dollar, and the profound transformation in US-China trade relations, these phenomena are interwoven, painting a complex picture. As a long-time market observer, I attempt to sort through this turbulence with clarity and rigor, supported by data, to help readers better … Continue reading From the Wild Swings in the Stock Market to the Unexpected Weakness of the U.S. Dollar, and the Profound Shifts in U.S.-China Trade: A Complex Landscape Unfolds →

Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S.

At the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner, Trump unveiled the core of his economic strategy and negotiation tactics. He pointed out that TSMC, without any government subsidies, committed $200 billion to build one of the world’s largest chip factories in Arizona, spurred by the threat of tariffs ranging from 25% to 100%. NVIDIA has … Continue reading Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S. →

Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions with 29% Rate, Highest in a Century

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a highly controversial tariff policy during a press conference, calling it a “Liberation Day” and declaring it a “proclamation of American economic independence.” The policy slaps a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods and imposes higher reciprocal tariffs on 60 countries, some as high as … Continue reading Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions with 29% Rate, Highest in a Century →

Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion

A Confucian web crafts Taiwan’s quiet rise to resilience Over 2,500 years ago, Confucius forged a creed amid China’s warring chaos—duty, trust, harmony as life’s keel, threading self to kin to society. This ethos, once Asia’s spine, melded with economics to weave a rare cohesion, where personal honor fuels collective ascent. In 1912, Sun Yat-sen … Continue reading Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion →