Today’s episode dives into a chaotic first day of August as the world grapples with economic warfare, actual warfare, and a whole lot of political drama:

Trump’s tariff tsunami hits over 90 countries, with sweeping duties up to 41%

Markets tumble across continents, dragging down equities, oil, and investor confidence

BOJ warns Japan’s corporate profits and capex plans are under threat

Russian strikes kill 28 in Kyiv, including a 2-year-old, as the war grinds on

Thailand and Cambodia dodge a tariff bullet, agreeing to 19% duties post-ceasefire

Oil prices teeter, caught between Russian supply risks and tariff shocks

South Korean and Taiwanese tech stocks slump, while gold briefly shines

U.S. eyes funding deportations from Costa Rica, stirring migrant policy debates

UN scrutinizes Gaza aid amid starvation claims, raising global outrage

Germany’s Linde posts strong Q2 results, one of the few market bright spots

From economic shockwaves to geopolitical nightmares, this episode untangles the madness—served with a twist of satire and a splash of perspective.