* Donald Trump vs. the World * They quit their day jobs to bet on prediction markets * Can America build beautiful places again? * Chinese EVs Blow Past Tesla and Tariffs En Route to Global Reign * What Happened to Pam Bondi?
Instead of getting caught up in the debate between the US Treasury Secretary and the CEO of Deutsche Bank, let’s focus on the data. The US Dollar underperformed against other currencies in 2025. In fact, it was the worst year for the USD since 2017.
* 96% of US tariffs have been paid by US buyers * A16Z Makes a $3 Billion Bet on AI * The Reemergence of International Investing * Zero-Sum Economics Keeps Failing * Rich People Are Leaving California * Even More Very Good Music Facts
* Why This CEO Won’t Let Private Funds Near His Co’s 401k * America vs. the World * With Powell, the Guardrails Are Holding * What if the idea of the autism spectrum is completely wrong? * Netflix’s $82.7 billion rags-to-riches story
* New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents * Why are federal agents gunning down Americans in the streets? * AI rush creates rarified class of “Have-Lots” * The Plot to Redraw America * Why Are Credit Card Rates So High
This is an example of excellent storytelling, regardless of whether you have a personal interest in vintage timepieces…
“Just as with any subculture, the world of ‘watch wonkery’ maintains a hierarchy. A craving for vintage pieces acts as a dividing line: There are the true believers who cherish every scratch and ding for the stories they convey, rather than focusing solely on the watch’s financial value. Then, there are the Johnny-come-latelies—profit hounds eager to show off their fresh bling. The COVID era significantly swelled the ranks of the latter group. Wealthy individuals, seeking to occupy their time, began parking their funds in tangible assets, which caused watch auctions to start breaking records.”
* Is This Billionaire a Financial Genius or a Fraudster? * Banana Republicanism * True Patriots Are Cashing In on the Apocalypse * The Purged * US Attorneys Disqualified After Failing The ‘Actually Appointed’ Test
You can view the full list and details via the link below: https://ritholtz.com/2026/01/10-sunday-reads-216/
I am fully on board for any project involving Sam Rockwell:
"A man claiming to be from the future takes the patrons of an iconic Los Angeles diner hostage in search of unlikely recruits in a quest to save the world. February 13"
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die https://youtu.be/Nm4WbapDzDQ?si=alD9FDKsyHcarfYE