THE YAP – MARCH 8, 2025

THE YAP – MARCH 8, 2025
Straight Facts. No Bias. No Noise. Just News.

IN THIS ISSUE:
💰 Trump’s tariffs shake up global trade – Markets react as trade tensions rise.
📉 S&P 500 posts worst week since September 2024 – Investors brace for inflation concerns.
🌍 Trump blames Ukraine for starting Russia’s war – Zelensky fires back.
🚨 Bolsonaro charged in Brazil coup attempt – Former president faces legal trouble.
🛑 Fed holds rates steady amid economic uncertainty – No relief for borrowers.
📡 Massive cyberattack hits 4,000+ ISPs – Internet infrastructure under siege.
💵 Broadcom surges on AI strength – Chip stocks rebound after a rough week.

🔥 THE HOT TAKE
Markets are spooked, and tariffs aren’t helping. Inflation fears, political instability, and a tech stock slump mean your wallet isn’t safe anytime soon.

📈 Finance & Economy

📌 The S&P 500 closed higher Friday but still suffered its worst week since September 2024, thanks to tariff-driven market jitters.
📌 Inflation concerns are growing, with Trump’s tariffs pushing up consumer costs and rattling economic forecasts.
📌 The Economist recommends paying off mortgages early, as higher interest rates make prepayment the smarter move.

💡 Why It Matters: Markets are on edge, and tariffs are adding fuel to inflation fears. If you’re a homeowner, paying off debt early might actually save you money now.

🌍 Politics & Global Affairs

📌 Trump delays tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, sending markets on another rollercoaster.
📌 Trump suggests Ukraine started Russia’s war, sparking backlash from President Zelensky.
📌 Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been charged with attempting a coup to overturn the 2022 election.
📌 White House & Ukrainian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss a possible ceasefire with Russia.

💡 Why It Matters: A trade war is brewing, and global diplomacy is on shaky ground. The U.S. delaying tariffs is a small relief, but tensions remain high.

💰 Business & Investing

📌 Broadcom stock jumped 8.6% after smashing sales and profit forecasts, thanks to its booming AI chip business.
📌 Skyworks Solutions gained 8.5% despite facing a class-action lawsuit from investors.
📌 Five years after the pandemic began, COVID’s economic impact lingers, with industries like airlines, hotels, and office spaces still struggling to recover.

💡 Why It Matters: AI investments continue to dominate the market, but COVID’s ripple effects are still hitting key industries like travel and real estate.

🖥️ Tech & Media

📌 Elon Musk’s “anti-fraud” push in the government is raising eyebrows, with some calling it a power grab.
📌 The pandemic accelerated digital and delivery businesses, creating new markets fueled by e-commerce and automation.
📌 Fox News stays in the headlines, continuing to push political personalities in its programming.
📌 The Louvre just launched its first-ever fashion exhibit, blending high art with haute couture.

💡 Why It Matters: Tech disruption is here to stay, and Musk remains a controversial force in both business and politics. Meanwhile, fashion is getting its museum moment.

🔍 Other Notable News

📌 Today is International Women’s Day, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spotlighting gender equality progress in Canada.
📌 Pope Francis is recovering from double pneumonia in a Rome hospital—doctors say he’s stable.

💡 Why It Matters: Progress on gender equality is being celebrated worldwide, while concerns over Pope Francis’s health raise questions about the future of the Vatican.

🎭 TheYap Take: The markets are shaky, global politics is a mess, AI stocks are on fire, and even the Pope isn’t catching a break. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a wild month.

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