CBX Daily 7/9/2025

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July 09, 2025

Today, IMF repayments could have Nigeria on a reform glow, but let’s start with how car sales are being disrupted as tariffs steal the show…

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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.

Hacked Out: The Digital Security Crisis Facing Diverse Communities

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We talk a lot about access when it comes to technology, perhaps not enough about protection. As inclusive communities grow increasingly mobile and digitally connected, they’re also becoming prime targets for cybercrime. From phishing scams to data leaks, these internet users are disproportionately vulnerable, and tech companies could be doing more to secure their digital safety.

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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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The Foreign Student Bubble That Could Burst U.S. Colleges

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Institutions that heavily rely on international students for enrolment have found themselves at a crossroads with recent policy changes in the Trump administration. From visa denials, immigration policy changes and anti-DEI policies, the foreign student population is at a risk of being phased out. This is because a significant portion of these institutions' revenue depends on international students.

Hiring Hell For Small Businesses & How They're Rethinking Recruiting

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Many small business owners are ready to expand their teams. But a NEXT research study found that most expect hiring new employees to be a challenge. And many are successfully attracting new talent with new strategies that work. In April 2025, we asked 1,500 small business owners looking to hire in the next six months for their thoughts about finding and bringing on more workers. The data reveals a difficult hiring landscape, including tough competition and a shortage of skilled applicants.

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