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.