Economy

Elon Musk Bets Tesla’s Future on Humanoid Robots

Felipe Cardona January 29, 2026

Tesla is entering a decisive phase of transformation as Elon Musk redefines the company’s long-term priorities, moving its center of gravity away from electric vehicles and toward humanoid robotics. After more than a decade in which Tesla’s identity was built around cars, batteries, and energy storage, management is signaling that

JPMorgan and BofA Boost Trump Accounts

Felipe Cardona January 28, 2026

Banks Expand Participation in Federal Child Savings Initiative Major U.S. financial institutions are expanding their role in a federal pilot program designed to encourage long-term savings from birth, as JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America confirm they will match a $1,000 government contribution for eligible employees’ children. The initiative centers

GM Boosts Dividend, Announces $6 Billion Buyback

Felipe Cardona January 27, 2026

General Motors delivered a strong financial signal to markets after surpassing earnings expectations and unveiling a new package of shareholder-friendly measures, reinforcing confidence in its medium-term strategy despite ongoing restructuring and shifting priorities in electric vehicles. The Detroit-based automaker outlined expectations for another year of solid performance, pairing forward-looking guidance

EU Probes X Over AI Image Abuse Concerns

Felipe Cardona January 26, 2026

AI-generated content triggers regulatory escalation European regulators have significantly escalated their scrutiny of Elon Musk’s social media platform X after its AI chatbot, Grok, was found to generate sexually explicit images, including content involving minors. The investigation, led by the European Commission, marks one of the most consequential enforcement actions

Jamie Dimon Defies Trump as Wall Street Faces Political Pressure

Felipe Cardona January 23, 2026

For much of the current political cycle, Wall Street’s most powerful executives have followed an informal rulebook when it comes to President Trump: avoid confrontation, remain publicly neutral, and protect shareholder value by staying out of political crossfire. That strategy largely held until recent policy proposals directly threatened the core

Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for $5B Over Debanking Claims

Felipe Cardona January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion civil lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, alleging that the nation’s largest bank unlawfully closed his accounts for political reasons. The case, filed in a Florida state court, represents a significant escalation in Trump’s long-running confrontation with major

Trump Pushes 10% Credit Card Rate Cap

Felipe Cardona January 21, 2026

President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on U.S. lawmakers to enact legislation that would impose a 10% credit card interest rate cap, framing the proposal as a temporary measure aimed at easing the financial burden on American households. Speaking during an appearance tied to global economic discussions, Trump criticized prevailing

Trump Energy Pledge Faces Rising Power Costs

Felipe Cardona January 20, 2026

One year after pledging to cut household energy bills by 50%, the real-world impact of U.S. energy policy presents a sharply divided picture. While gasoline prices have declined, electricity costs continue to rise across most regions, placing financial pressure on millions of households. The gap between campaign rhetoric and market

Trump Tariffs Trigger EU “Trade Bazooka” Warning Over Greenland

Felipe Cardona January 19, 2026

Growing trade tensions between the United States and Europe have escalated rapidly after President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs targeting several European countries, a move that has revived fears of a broader transatlantic trade conflict. The dispute, tied politically to Greenland and strategically to market access, is

Trump Signals Fed Chair Shift as Warsh Emerges Front-Runner

Felipe Cardona January 16, 2026

President Donald Trump has reshaped expectations around the next leadership of the Federal Reserve after signaling that he prefers to keep his top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, in his current White House role. The comments, delivered during a public appearance, immediately altered market perceptions and strengthened the position of former

Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures