CBX Daily 7/14/2025

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Sabrina Lynch
July 14, 2025

Today, Allen Iverson’s earnings are set to blow, but let’s start with how the U.S. dollar could steal the show…

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Greenback Comeback? U.S. Dollar Set to Rebound After Prolonged Decline

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Economic stress isn’t going away too soon for consumers or the House of Representatives in the wake of the U.S. dollar sliding to its lowest level since 2022. The steep decline has become a great cause for concern for the global markets, leading investors to believe that the greenback is losing its position as the cornerstone of global finance. However, a turn of events at the end of June may have provided a halt to the decline now that the megabill has passed and new resolutions are agreed for global tariffs.   

Reebok’s $32 Million Trust Fund for Allen Iverson Set to Unlock

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When hair braids to the back, sweat headbands, and team jerseys were a package deal of style influenced by NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson (AI), another deal he packaged was the $800,000 yearly salary with the footwear and apparel company Reebok in 2001. The good deal didn’t end there because at age 50, Iverson is less than 5 years away from receiving a $32 million trust fund from Reebok when he turns 55. 

Homeownership Isn’t Out of Reach for Gen Z, It’s Just Evolving

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Despite facing obstacles such as rising home prices, student loan debt, and economic uncertainties, Gen Z's are resilient to overcome these challenges and enter the housing market. In a new report, at least 25% of first-time homebuyers are Gen Zs in 2025 compared to 2% in 2021. This is a significant milestone given that this generation has been hit with one of the toughest economic times, and still, they are entering this market earlier than millennials did at the same age.

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Donald Trump’s is labeling BRICS countries as ‘un-American’ and proposing a blanket 10% tariff. Is this reasserting U.S. dominance or provoking a new era of global realignment?

A. “Formation” by Beyoncé – Trump is drawing clear lines. It’s an invitation to pick a side in a new Cold War
B. “Can We Talk” by Tevin Campbell – Tariffs, in Trump’s playbook, are not just taxes, they’re negotiating tools, crowd-pleasers, and messaging firepower
C. “Move, Bitch” by Ludacris, Mystikal, I-20 – BRICS is evolving into a functional bloc seeking to challenge the U.S.-led order and he wants to nip it in the bud

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Auto Tariff Uncertainty Is Shaking Up Car Buying Decisions

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President Donald Trump’s renewed push for tariffs in his second term has ignited uncertainty across the auto industry, bringing fresh challenges just as the market was finding its footing after years of pandemic-driven volatility. Recent court rulings have made it harder for consumers and industry players alike to interpret what’s unfolding and what the consequences mean for their wallets.

Can Nigeria’s Debt Strategy and Reforms Revive Its Economy?

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Nigeria joins the list of countries not on the IMF's debt list by paying back a whopping $3.4 billion to shutter the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The West African country has been wrought with a lot of economic instability and price inflation and the loan was meant to cushion the economic blow. President Tinubu made the decision to return Naira to a free-floating currency which led to the currency losing more than 60% of its value against the dollar.

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