Control Lost: When Policy Becomes Improvisation

Today's episode unpacks the growing disconnect between stated policy goals and real-world outcomes, from Trump’s trade maneuvers to the Pentagon’s surprising stance on AI ethics. We explore how a lack of control is reshaping global markets and forcing investors to adapt to a new era of uncertainty, where geopolitical risks and systemic vulnerabilities are rapidly escalating. Read this edition in full at https://www.pers-int.com/?digest=Macro%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20Investing%20Evening%2FCompact_Digests%2Fdaily_digest_compact_2026-02-24_17-34-33.html&channel=Macro%2C%20Geopolitics%2C%20Investing%20Evening&latest=1 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Trump's Trade Policy & Tariff Uncertainty 10:18 - AI's Economic & Financial Impact 16:18 - Emerging Markets Investment Landscape 19:00 - Geopolitical Risks & International Relations 21:00 - Global Macroeconomic Outlook & Policy Responses 23:00 - Conclusion Referenced sources: - "Global 10% Tariff in Force, AI Scare Trade Roars Back, How Much for AI Ray Bans" (Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition) - "Why Japanese Stocks Could Keep Rallying" (Exchanges) - "Raghuram Rajan on the Impact of the Ratcheting Effect of The Fed's QE Program" (Macro Musings with David Beckworth) - "Anthropic's Pentagon Problems" (The Journal.) This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the sources listed above.