We don’t have The Daily Brief edition today as the markets are closed. However, if you want to read, watch, or listen to something, we thought we should recommend—The world, simplified, and Beyond the Charts.
The world, simplified is a weekly show where we break down some of the biggest developments in finance and economics that are shaping our world. In the latest episode, we did a deep dive on two major stories.
The semiconductor showdown
From powering smartphones to AI, semiconductors are the backbone of modern tech. But they’re also at the center of a US-China rivalry that could shape the future of innovation, security, and the global economy.
BRICS vs. The Dollar
The expanded BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa + more) is challenging the dollar’s dominance in global finance. Can this coalition create a new financial system, or will internal conflicts hold them back?
You can watch this episode on YouTube, listen on Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, or read it on Substack.
On Beyond the Charts, we dive into fascinating charts from the world of finance and the economy, breaking down what’s happening in an easy-to-understand way. In the latest episode, we explored how the Indian economy is performing by taking a look at some high-frequency economic indicators—which give us a quick snapshot of how things are doing.
You can watch this episode on YouTube or read on Substack.
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