Trumpian uncertainty: the calm before the storm?

Despite Schrödinger’s tariffs, equity market volatility is eerily low

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Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.
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A Trumpian Middle East goal: 5 Arab-Israeli peace agreements

This is a rare moment in the Middle East. Opportunity outweighs risk, and shrewdly applied American power and influence could produce breakthroughs once thought unimaginable.
The Hill - 3d
Calafiori calms Arsenal’s fury after Lewis-Skelly red card storm at Wolves

Even if it seems inevitable Arsenal will dispute PGMOL’s definition of “serious foul play” in the coming days, appealing Michael Oliver’s puzzling call to punish Myles Lewis-Skelly for a cynical ...
The Guardian - Jan. 25
Finland's president on Europe in a Trumpian world

Alexander Stubb discusses Ukraine, Donald Trump and Europe’s place in the world
Financial Times - Jan. 23
Alonso 'very calm' amid Real Madrid links

Xabi Alonso has said he's "very calm" despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.
ESPN - Jan. 21
Before Josh Allen Took the N.F.L. by Storm, He Was a Legend in Wyoming

In his college days, the Bills quarterback lived off Applebee’s and charmed everyone with a goofy sincerity.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
WATCH: Young fan 'storms court' late in Radford game, causes brief delay before caught by player

The young fan ran wild on the floor before Radford guard Truth Harris escorted him back to the sideline
CBS Sports - Jan. 16
Vinicius red card is a chance for Real Madrid to calm vitriol, not spike it

Vinicius' sending-off vs. Valencia was a fairly unremarkable moment -- and just his second career red card -- but the manner in which it was covered must be scrutinized.
ESPN - Jan. 9
The normalizers are exuding calm – but Trump 2.0 is anything but normal

Trump’s repeated threats to US allies mark a new and alarming departure, indicating he’ll top his first term by going more extreme. Hollywood actors at Sunday’s Golden Globe awards did not make ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7

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