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Talk of the Town: Tariffs, How does it work?
September 12, 2025

  Introduction: Tariffs overview   Tariffs are one of the oldest instruments of economic policy, yet they remain among the most contentious. From Roman levies on silk to Trump’s trade…

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Are Trump’s Tariffs for the better?
May 23, 2025

Join Ethan, Edison, Henry and Ryan as they examine the resurgence of protectionist trade policies under the second Trump administration. With new tariffs and a renewed emphasis on the Jones Act, how might these measures shape the U.S. economy, inflation and global trade? Drawing on historical examples like Smoot-Hawley and the Chicken Tax, they explore the potential impacts and trade-offs of this approach.

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Inside TSMC: The Foundry of the Computer Age
May 14, 2025

The rise and growth of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC), has been a spectacle to admire in the financial market. In spite of geopolitical turmoil, TSMC enjoys a promising…

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Gold Rush or Fool’s Gold: Owning Gold in a Turbulent Decade
April 11, 2025

Introduction Amid looming threats of economic downturn, investors have flocked towards a precious metal that has fueled the rise of empires and whose value will likely outlast your Bitcoin wallet—gold.…

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