🤫 The Hidden Dangers of Earning Risk-Free Passive Income

From a fresh US-China trade breakthrough to Google’s latest round of buyouts.Plus: Nvidia bets big on quantum, inflation could be ticking back up, and a look at the hidden risks of “safe” passive income.

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From a fresh US-China trade breakthrough to Google’s latest round of buyouts.

Plus: Nvidia bets big on quantum, inflation could be ticking back up, and a look at the hidden risks of “safe” passive income.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳 US, China Officials Agree on Plan That Awaits Xi, Trump Sign-Off
After 20 hours of intense trade talks in London, the US and China have hammered out a tentative deal to restart the flow of sensitive goods,, but it’s still pending final approval from Trump and Xi.

Rare earths? Back on the table. Export controls? Loosening. Both sides made strides on thorny issues, but major hurdles like China’s trade surplus still loom large. Officials are talking “frameworks” and “positivity”, but the real test is whether the leaders signs off.

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🖥️ Nvidia CEO says quantum computing is reaching an ‘inflection point’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is all-in on quantum computing, calling it near a “breakthrough moment” during his GTC Paris keynote. He sees real-world applications arriving “within years,” and even praised Europe’s growing quantum ecosystem after meeting French startup Pasqal.

🔎 What To Expect In Wednesday's Report On Inflation
Inflation is creeping back up, likely rising in May to 2.4% as Trump-era tariffs begin biting into prices, breaking a three-month cooling streak. Core inflation is expected to hit 2.9%, with “core goods” like cars and appliances showing the clearest impact. The Fed may not raise rates yet, but pressure’s building to keep them elevated longer.

💵 Google offers buyouts to employees across the company
Google’s trimming again, offering buyouts to U.S. employees in multiple departments as part of another headcount reduction effort. Teams in knowledge, engineering, marketing, and more are affected, with office-return mandates also hitting remote workers within 50 miles of a campus. It’s the latest in a string of cuts since 2023’s 12,000 employee layoffs.

🤫 The Hidden Dangers of Earning Risk-Free Passive Income
This post explores the trade-offs between risk-free and higher-risk passive income, how larger portfolios can increase emotional pressure, and why sticking to your goals and risk tolerance matters more than ever. It's a look at the psychology behind financial decision-making when there's no active income to fall back on.

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