Startups & Giants

Markets

5 articles

A visual representation of a K-shaped economy, showing a sharp upward trend for the wealthy and a stagnant or declining trend for the majority.
Markets

What is a K-shaped economy and why does it matter?

As of Q4 2025, the top 1% of the population held 29.

Olivia Hartwell·July 11, 2026
A visual representation of global commodity markets reacting to geopolitical tensions, with a focus on critical minerals and fluctuating prices.
Markets

What are geopolitical tensions' impact on global commodity markets?

Germanium, a critical mineral, has seen its price more than triple to around $6,000/kg since export controls were introduced in 2023, illustrating how geopolitical decisions instantly reshape global m

Olivia Hartwell·June 21, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with holographic data streams and entrepreneurs collaborating around an AI interface, representing the impact of AI on markets and founders.
Markets

Nasdaq Economic Institute AI research shapes future markets and founders.

Since early 2025, new business applications have accelerated sharply.

Olivia Hartwell·June 9, 2026
Stock market trading floor in chaos with downward trending graphs, symbolizing the impact of unexpected US inflation data.
Markets

US inflation data exceeds expectations, pressures markets

US consumer inflation surged to 3.8% in April 2026, its highest level since May 2023, according to Gotrade.

Olivia Hartwell·May 14, 2026
Global stock market trading floor with mixed signals, fluctuating graphs, and dramatic lighting symbolizing market unease despite steady central bank interest rates.
Markets

Global markets trade mixed as central banks hold rates steady

The US 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.

Olivia Hartwell·April 30, 2026