What I Am Reading
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Markets
- European shares rise, oil falls as investors digest Ukraine peace effortsReuters
- Europe Defense Stocks Weaker Amid Trump’s Push for Ukraine Peace ConferenceWall Street Journal
- AI Is Holding Up the Sky. The Rest Fell Back to EarthBloomberg
- Iron ore sinks BHP FY profit to 5-year low but dividend boosts sharesReuters
Central banks
US
- S&P Affirms US Credit Rating on Tariff Revenues, Strong EconomyBloomberg
- Trump’s Job Cuts Leave a Profession Looking for Its Next ActWall Street Journal
- Home-Building Climbed Unexpectedly in JulyWall Street Journal
Japan
India
Geopolitics & trade I
Geopolitics & trade II
Geopolitics & trade III
Industries & companies
Artificial Intelligence
- Analysts downplay AI bubble worries as Altman looks to spend trillionsCNBC
- Tech's AI deals are leaving behind zombie companies, investors sayCNBC
- Nexstar Tegna $3.54 billion dealCNBC
- Databricks Raising Funds at $100 Billion ValuationWall Street Journal
- Americans fear AI permanently displacing workers, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsReuters