Core Insights - The global equity landscape is currently complex, particularly influenced by the "America First" policy of the Trump administration, which has significantly impacted US markets [1]. Group 1 - The Trump administration is closing its first full year in office, which has been a strong driver for market movements [1].

Congress is set to return from the holiday break next week. And after Marjorie Taylor Green's shocking resignation announcement, House Republicans are reportedly preparing for more to come. A senior House Republican told Punch Bowl News this week, quote, "More explosive early resignations are coming. It's a tinder box. Morale has never been lower.Mike Johnson will be stripped of his gavvel and they will lose the majority before this term is out. " H even former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agrees with this ...

RT Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz)Did you know we were sending hundreds of US troops into fortified caves in Somalia to kill like 5 guys?Pardon my America First for showing, but shouldn’t we care more about the Somali Jihadists running Minneapolis than the ones running a gold mine in whatever the “Baalade Valley” is? ...

Can I just say this part about Marjorie Taylor Green because the thing for me was you know I saw Wicked this weekend. Um I was one of the people that went and you know the central revelation in Wicked is when Alphaba realizes that the wizard which whom she has been defending is not some grand righteous force um that is all powerful and all knowing. It's really just he he's he's really just a small man who uses a lot of mirrors.And I think that what has happened to um Congresswoman Marjgerie Taylor Green is ...

RT Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve)These acts are the OPPOSITE of America First… ...

RT Morgan Ariel (@itsmorganariel)MAGA is a joke.What does it say about our country when one of the only people in congress who is America First gets personally targeted and most likely forced to leave office by Trump and his Zionist cronies.He became the swamp he told us he was draining.It’s a shame to see you go @RepMTGPlease reconsider.We cannot let evil win. ...

- Rishi Sunak says key global race is for who adopts AI fastest- India to be on par with other chip-making nations by 2032, IT minister says- Gina Raimondo says “America First” is not “America Alone”Follow our #BloombergNewEconomy Forum for more ⤵️ https://t.co/a1XCijylsD ...

RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)"Don't confuse 'America First' with America alone." @GinaRaimondo #BloombergNewEconomy⏯️ https://t.co/J5lCJTamOX https://t.co/JyWaYi5iWW ...

Donald Trump’s "America First" stance could erode the US's influence in Asia — the world’s fastest-growing region. As Trump throws up the trade barriers, intra-Asia cooperation is flourishing https://t.co/3QJT5X4iuT https://t.co/zgthPhcuc3 ...

Trade Relations and Economic Impact - The US is facing the steepest tariff barriers since the 1940s, impacting long-established trade ties and leading to a decline in people-to-people interactions, particularly among Chinese students and Singaporean tourists [1][6][29] - Investment pledges from countries like Japan and South Korea amount to $900 billion, but incidents such as immigration raids have undermined trust [1][5] - The US is at risk of isolating itself from a region projected to account for nearly 60% of the global economy by 2050, compared to just 11% for the US [6][29] China's Economic Strategy - China remains a manufacturing powerhouse, with its high-tech sector now contributing over 15% to GDP, up from less than 11% in 2017 [8][9] - The Chinese government is focusing on closing the gap in strategic technologies like semiconductors and AI, with significant investments in future industries [8][9] - Despite tariffs, Chinese firms maintain substantial sales to American importers, estimated at around $1 billion daily [22] Regional Dynamics and Alliances - India and China are working to improve relations, with India recognizing the need for Chinese investment to boost its manufacturing sector [12][13] - Southeast Asian nations are increasingly economically intertwined with China, while also seeking to maintain neutrality amid rising tensions with the US [12][29] - The expanding BRICS group, now including Indonesia, provides China with additional avenues to strengthen ties in the region [16][29] Labor and Immigration Issues - The number of international students entering the US has dropped significantly, with a 19% decrease in August, marking the lowest figures since 2021 [18][29] - Trump's new $100,000 fee on H-1B applications is expected to disproportionately affect Indian workers, who make up two-thirds of these visas [19][29] Investment and Manufacturing Trends - Companies like Apple have managed to secure exemptions from tariffs, while Asian investment pledges to the US are in the hundreds of billions [22][29] - The US is witnessing a shift in manufacturing and investment patterns, with potential Asian capital flowing into the US despite the current trade tensions [22][29] Geopolitical Considerations - As China's influence grows, neighboring countries are increasingly seeking US support as a counterbalance, leading to military agreements such as nuclear submarine deals with Australia and South Korea [24][29] - The US's approach has led to a perception of it as a rival or bully, which could have long-term implications for its role in the Asian economy [27][29]