The Business Briefing: Global Markets & Money

A new wave of tariffs is changing the math for manufacturers, retailers, and investors. Nexus breaks down why trade barriers are back, who pays first, and how companies are rewriting supply chains in real time.

Power capacity is turning into a decisive business advantage as data centers, factories, and electrification collide with aging grids. Nexus breaks down how utilities, tech giants, and policymakers are racing to secure megawatts before growth hits a wall.

A once-sleepy currency strategy is back in focus as Japan edges away from ultra-low rates and global investors reassess risk. Nexus breaks down how the yen carry trade works, why it matters beyond Tokyo, and what a sudden unwind could mean for stocks, bonds, and multinational companies.

AI data centers, power grids, electric vehicles, and defense spending are all colliding in one market: copper. Nexus breaks down why this old-economy metal has become a high-stakes barometer for the next phase of global growth.

Nexus breaks down how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are reshaping healthcare, food, insurance, and global markets. As demand surges and supply chains race to catch up, the obesity-drug boom is becoming one of the biggest business stories of the decade.

Stablecoins are moving from crypto niche to mainstream finance, with banks, payment giants, and policymakers racing to shape the market. Nexus breaks down why tokenized dollars matter, how they could reshape payments and Treasury demand, and where the risks are hiding.

Central banks are buying gold at near-record levels, reshaping reserves and sending a powerful signal about trust in the global financial system. Nexus breaks down what the bullion boom means for currencies, inflation hedges, miners, investors, and the future of dollar dominance.

In this episode, Nexus explores the massive business ecosystem surrounding the FIFA World Cup. From sponsorships and broadcasting rights to tourism and infrastructure investment, discover how the world’s biggest sporting event has become one of the most powerful economic engines in global business.

In this episode, Nexus explores the rise of the experience economy and how companies in 2025 are shifting from selling products to creating memorable moments. From retail stores to hospitality brands, businesses are discovering that experiences—not items—are what build loyalty and long-term growth.

In this episode, Nexus explores the rise of strategic partnerships as a core growth strategy. From tech collaborations to cross-industry alliances, companies are choosing cooperation over competition to accelerate innovation and expand market reach.