Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors
April 23, 2025, 8:20 am
President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.
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bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com
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cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System
techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China
zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell
reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters
permalink / 14 stories from 8 sources in 7 hours ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #fed +
Tesla Optimus Production Stumbles Amid Chinese Export Curbs
April 23, 2025, 2:20 am
Tesla's humanoid robot production faces significant delays as China's export restrictions on rare earth elements impact the rollout of Optimus models. Elon Musk has highlighted these supply chain hurdles amid growing concerns over production delays and investor confidence, underscoring the unpredictable nature of global tech manufacturing in a tightly regulated market.
wired.com / Is Tesla on the Outs in China?
theregister.com / Tesla's Optimus can't roll without rare earth magnets, and Beijing ain't budging yet
cnbc.com / 5 quotes: Elon Musk on robotaxi timeline, Optimus robots, tariffs, energy and Tesla's future
tomshardware.com / Tesla is impacted by China's export ban on rare earth minerals — Optimus production is delayed due to a “magnet issue”
cnbc.com / Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots hit by China's rare earth restrictions, says Musk
techinasia.com / China’s export rules delay Tesla’s Optimus robot production
permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 13 hours ago #robotics #china #tesla #technology #ai +
Intel Restructures Amid Jobs Cuts and Revenue Decline
April 22, 2025, 11:20 pm
Reports indicate that Intel is bracing for a major overhaul as the chipmaker prepares to slash more than 20,000 jobs—roughly 20% of its workforce—amid its fourth straight revenue slump. CEO Lip‐Bu Tan is spearheading this aggressive restructuring to stem the tide of mounting business challenges.
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androidheadlines.com / Intel's upcoming layoffs to affect 20% of its staff, report claims
zerohedge.com / Intel Reportedly Slashing Workforce To 2007 Levels
winbuzzer.com / Report: Intel to Cut Workforce by More than 20% This Week
theinformation.com / Intel Plans to Cut More Than 20% of Staff - The Information
techinasia.com / Intel reportedly to cut over 20% of workforce
permalink / 9 stories from 8 sources in 16 hours ago #chips #earnings #technology #business #leadership +
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