Tag: USA

  • Tesla Desperately Needs a New Story

    Tesla is struggling with slumping sales, recalls, and vague promises in its latest “Master Plan.” Once powered by Elon Musk’s relentless narrative, the brand now faces fading relevance as rivals seize ground. Musk’s focus on robots and politics only fuels the sense that Tesla has lost its plot.

  • Trump’s Crypto Power Grab

    Donald Trump’s latest $6.4 billion Cronos partnership with Crypto.com reflects his growing entanglement with cryptocurrency, blending politics, personal wealth, and self-promotion. Through deregulation, pro-crypto legislation, and ventures like Truth Social’s token, Trump has transformed crypto from a countercultural experiment into a vehicle for power, influence, and the Trump brand.

  • India’s Thorium Future, Solved?

    The US has granted Clean Core Thorium Energy an export licence to supply thorium-based nuclear fuel to India, marking a milestone in bilateral nuclear cooperation. India, rich in thorium but poor in uranium, could use this fuel in its existing heavy-water reactors, cutting waste and boosting energy security.

  • How Far Can Prices Rise?

    Tariffs under Trump are pushing up US household costs by an average of $2,700, with clothing and cars among the worst hit. Yet research shows consumers may accept up to a 20% rise, more if brands justify the price hike and maintain value.

  • Ukraine’s Drone Army Can’t Win the War

    Ukraine has delivered over one million drones to its forces this year, with two million expected by December. Yet despite this rapid innovation, experts say drones alone cannot deliver battlefield dominance without air superiority.

  • Why EV Sales Are Surging Right Now

    U.S. EV sales are expected to hit record highs in August and September as buyers rush to secure tax credits before they expire on September 30 under Trump’s OBBBA. Analysts warn demand may dip afterward, slowing adoption, while global EV markets surge ahead and U.S. automakers risk losing ground.

  • BYD Continues to Surge Past Tesla in Europe

    Tesla’s slump in Europe deepened in July, with registrations down 40% year-on-year, while Chinese rival BYD surged 225%, securing 1.2% market share versus Tesla’s 0.8%. Since January, Tesla sales have fallen 33% while BYD’s jumped 290%, driven by ultrafast charging and autonomous parking features Tesla lacks.

  • What’s the Stock Market Hiding?

    The U.S. stock market has defied crises, tariffs, and high interest rates, with the S&P 500 averaging nearly 20% annual growth since 2019. Experts remain puzzled, with theories ranging from AI-fuelled speculation to passive fund flows driving the unstoppable rally.

  • Why the Economy Is Doomed

    The world is entering its third major economic reordering in a century, with the US once again driving the shift but this time through unilateral tariffs and protectionist policies. While Trump’s push highlights flaws in global trade, his approach risks weakening alliances and destabilising the dollar’s role in the world economy.

  • Trump’s War on Crime Is a Sham

    Donald Trump has taken control of Washington D.C.’s police and deployed the National Guard, citing crime fears despite falling rates. Critics say his real aim is to use state power against opponents, raising concerns of authoritarian motives.