The Rundown Musk Launches New Political Party, Prison Stocks Rise on Detention Center Funding
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Jul 7, 2025 The latest economic landscape reveals urgent tariff negotiations on the horizon. Elon Musk's new political party sparks investor worry amidst escalating AI chip export tensions. The Trump administration targets AI chip exports to curb Chinese sanctions evasion, significantly impacting international trade. Additionally, the rise in funding for private prisons boosts stock values for firms like Geo Group, while CoreWeave and CoreScientific face declines despite a major acquisition. Retail innovations are also under scrutiny as Prime Day approaches.
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Stock Market Hits Records Amid Trade Uncertainty
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs despite a short week, boosted by strong June jobs data.
- Markets face uncertainty with tariff deal deadlines fluctuating between July 9 and August 1, impacting investor outlook.
Elon Musk's Political Party Rattles Tesla
- Elon Musk's launch of the America Party to challenge two-party dominance alarms Tesla investors.
- Tesla shares dropped 8% amid concerns Musk's political focus may distract from the struggling automaker.
US Tightens AI Chip Export Controls
- The U.S. tightens AI chip export controls targeting Malaysia and Thailand to prevent China from circumventing sanctions.
- Singapore is implicated in smuggling AI servers, raising risks for Nvidia's international business amid evolving export rules.