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Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Nvidia shares fell sharply on August 19, 2025, as a tech selloff pulled the Nasdaq down 1.5%. President Trump met Ukraine’s president and pledged U.S. support for Ukraine’s security in any peace deal. The U.S. Commerce Department expanded 232 tariffs to 407 new categories, affecting over $200 billion in imports. New Zealand’s central bank cut rates to 3.00%, sending the kiwi dollar to $0.584.
20 August 2025
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Miracle Drugs, Mega Mergers & Outbreak Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Miracle Drugs, Mega Mergers & Outbreak Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Wegovy became the first GLP-1 therapy approved by the FDA for MASH, affecting about 5% of U.S. adults. Tonix’s Tonmya was cleared for fibromyalgia, the first new therapy in 15 years. Pfizer’s inclacumab failed a key sickle cell trial, and Oxbryta was withdrawn. BioNTech agreed to acquire CureVac in a $1.25 billion all-stock deal.
16 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Big Tech Bets, Billion-Dollar Deals & Market Shifts (Aug 15–16, 2025)

AI Stock Frenzy: Big Tech Bets, Billion-Dollar Deals & Market Shifts (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Bridgewater more than doubled its Nvidia stake in Q2 2025, while Tiger Global bought millions more Amazon shares and raised bets on Alphabet, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta. On August 14, Oracle and Google Cloud announced a partnership to offer Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud. Insiders said OpenAI is in talks to sell $6 billion in shares at a $500 billion valuation. Tesla shelved its Dojo AI supercomputer and will rely on Nvidia GPUs.
16 August 2025
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Global Business Pulse: Markets Juggle Tariffs, Rate Cuts & Mega-Deals (Aug 7–8, 2025)

Global Business Pulse: Markets Juggle Tariffs, Rate Cuts & Mega-Deals (Aug 7–8, 2025)

The United States imposed 100% tariffs on imported chips and electronics Aug. 7, sending Apple shares up 3%. Dow Jones fell 0.5%, S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq hit a record, while Eli Lilly dropped 14% on weak drug data. The Bank of England cut rates for a fourth time, lifting the pound 0.7%. Paramount Global and Skydance completed an $8.4 billion merger.
8 August 2025
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From Foldable Phones to Moon Missions: The Biggest Tech News Roundup (July 29–30, 2025)

From Foldable Phones to Moon Missions: The Biggest Tech News Roundup (July 29–30, 2025)

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 at $1,999 and the Flip7 FE at $899, with the Fold7 26% thinner and 10% lighter than last year’s model. Opera filed an antitrust complaint in Brazil against Microsoft over Edge’s default status. Sony sued Tencent, alleging Light of Motiram copied Horizon Zero Dawn. Figma raised its IPO price range, targeting an $18.8 billion valuation.
30 July 2025
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Blast-Off Breakthroughs: Fusion Lasers, Space Feats & Tech Triumphs in Weekend Roundup (July 19–20, 2025)

Blast-Off Breakthroughs: Fusion Lasers, Space Feats & Tech Triumphs in Weekend Roundup (July 19–20, 2025)

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from California on July 18, bringing the active constellation to nearly 8,000. Raytheon delivered OCX GPS control software to the U.S. Space Force. Senate appropriators voted to restore funding for NASA Earth science and exploration missions in the 2026 budget. China unveiled a fusion laser facility in Mianyang, about 50% larger than the U.S. National Ignition Facility.
20 July 2025
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  • Cotton Futures Weaken on Export Sales Data, Crude Oil Rises
    March 22, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT. Cotton futures dropped between 20 and 32 points on Friday as export sales lagged behind last year's levels. Total cotton export commitments stood at 9.354 million running bales (RB), down 9% year-on-year and behind the USDA's forecast pace at 83%. Shipments also declined 5%, reaching 5.303 million RB, below the average pace. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained $2.51 to $98.09. The U.S. dollar index declined by 0.267 to 99.345. ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 115,640 bales. The adjusted world cotton price rose 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound. May 2026 cotton futures closed at 67.35 cents per pound, down 32 points, reflecting market caution amid softer export data.
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