Trade and Tariffs Escalation - The U.S. has raised the global tariff rate to 15% following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed previous trade actions unconstitutional, with potential disruptions to global supply chains and inflationary pressures [2] - The new tariffs are set for a 150-day period without Congressional approval, but the administration is exploring legal avenues to make them permanent [2] Private Equity and the "Bike Boom" Bust - KKR & Co. Inc. has transferred control of Accell Group to senior lenders, marking a €1 billion loss on a €1.8 billion acquisition made in 2022 due to excess inventory and declining consumer demand [3][4] - Accell Group, known for brands like Raleigh and Babboe, is undergoing its second debt restructuring in two years to avoid insolvency [4] Energy and Environmental Concerns - The Trump administration proposed a 9.2-gigawatt gas-fired power plant in Ohio, estimated to cost $33 billion, primarily funded by Japanese investment through SB Energy [5] - Environmental critics warn that the plant could become one of the largest sources of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. [5] Bitcoin's "Identity Crisis" - Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline, losing $1 trillion in market value and dropping from an all-time high of $126,000 to approximately $75,000, with a correlation to the Nasdaq reaching 0.75 [6] - This shift has led institutional investors to reassess Bitcoin's role as a portfolio diversifier, especially as gold outperforms during market volatility [6] Geopolitical Tensions and Regulation - U.S. and Iranian negotiators are engaged in technical discussions regarding uranium enrichment, with the U.S. reportedly softening its stance on a "zero enrichment" demand [9] - In Germany, the CDU party is proposing a social media ban for minors under 16, targeting platforms like TikTok and Instagram, citing concerns over youth mental health and misinformation [10]