Sophia's Reading Corner

Today, I read an article from SoFi Bank and summarized it for you all because it will have an impact. Jobs miss expectations : Only 22,000 jobs added in August vs. 75,000 expected. Revisions sting : June showed net job losses — first since 2020. Breakeven jobs lower : Now ~32k–82k/month, thanks to reduced immigration. Fed independence under fire : Political interference raises long-term inflation risks. Investor takeaway : Stay diversified, cautious on Treasurys, and consider global exposure. Why it matters for YOU: - Recession risks are rising - Political pressure on the Fed adds uncertainty - Diversification & global exposure are key Read my full breakdown 👉 Medium Article The economy may be slowing, but long-term investors can still navigate uncertainty by staying disciplined and diversified.

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The Core Tension : Nvidia is caught between two opposing forces as it reports earnings Wednesday - the Trump administration demanding a 15% cut of China sales for export licenses, while Beijing is simultaneously telling Chinese companies to avoid buying Nvidia chips over "security concerns." Key Numbers That Matter : China represented 13% of Nvidia's revenue last year Q2 revenue expected up 53% to $46B (still strong, but down from previous triple-digit growth) The unusual 15% government fee deal has drawn bipartisan criticism The Investment Angle : Analysts are struggling to forecast Nvidia's China business because of conflicting signals - reports say Nvidia suspended production of China-specific H20 chips, yet they're allegedly developing an even more powerful chip for that market. Bottom Line : Despite the geopolitical mess, Nvidia's overall AI chip business remains robust with strong demand from Meta, Microsoft and other tech giants expanding their AI infra...

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