Tariffs, volatile markets, and a restless, side‑hustle economy

This cluster tracks an economy in flux: tariffs, court rulings, and a looming AI trade war are rattling global markets, with analysts warning of potential GDP hits and a stock bubble burst ahead. At the same time, the labor market is cooling but still pushing up wages, as gig workers leave apps for steadier jobs and more strategic side hustles. The creator and small‑business economies are expanding and consolidating under AI pressure and post‑pandemic shifts, while policy changes and fraud cases highlight ongoing strains in social support systems. Together, these stories show investors, workers, and entrepreneurs scrambling to adapt to fast‑changing risks and opportunities.