The Gist: Morning Brief - Tech Tumbles, Gold Glitters: AI Bubble Burst? | December 18

Today's essential intelligence covering international developments and European affairs. Tariff Blowback & Bubble TroubleUS tariffs on Chinese imports continue to disrupt markets, with toymaker Hasbro estimating a gross impact of $100 million to $300 million on its 2025 profit before mitigation efforts (WSJ). Probing the Cosmos from Britain‘Are we alone?’ remains one of science’s most compelling questions, and the UK is at the forefront of the search.Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.