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23 Feb 2026

tariffs collected by Trump so far

Source: Bloomberg

23 Feb 2026

2026 has so far seen the second strongest relative performance for equal weight versus cap weight since 1990

Source: Bespoke

23 Feb 2026

how corporates are shifting their uses of cash.

The biggest standout here is that funds are not being returned to shareholders as before, i.e., dividends and buybacks have certainly taken a hit. Source: Goldman Sachs, Ayesha Tariq, CFA @AyeshaTariq

23 Feb 2026

Without comments

Source: Trend Spider

23 Feb 2026

Us Tariffs range from 8.3% to 15.3%

The headline: The trade-weighted average US tariff rate is now 13.2% under Section 122 at 15%. That's down from 15.3% before the ruling, but well above the 8.3% that would have applied with no replacement. Source: Global Trade Alert

23 Feb 2026

Amazon Is Hiring Robots While Cutting Human Jobs

Source: Visual Capitalist

23 Feb 2026

What is the size of the yen carry trade?

There are various types and forms of the yen carry trade. This table from our comprehensive report on this topic shows that its size is substantial. Using conservative estimates, I would put it at $1 trillion.

23 Feb 2026

How much of China AI depends on US

Source: The Times Of India @timesofindia

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