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Table of Contents

• This Week in Business & Tech 🗞️

• Tool of the Week 🛠️

• Career & Hustle Tips 💼

• This Week in AI 🤖

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• Bonus Tools 💎

• Quote of the Week 💬

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This Week in Business & Tech 🗞️

1️⃣ Business: U.S. and EU sprint toward a trade deal to dodge new tariffs

As the August 1 U.S.–EU tariff deadline nears, negotiators are racing to finalize a trade framework to prevent massive levies on both sides. The deal reportedly includes a $600 billion EU investment plan and improved market access for U.S. energy and defense exports. Without it, nearly $93 billion in goods face new duties.
Markets responded positively, but analysts warn the global trend toward protectionism may continue to fuel supply chain instability and higher prices in the long run.

🔍 Tip: If your business depends on global suppliers, start exploring secondary sourcing options or local alternatives now. Build flexibility into your supply chain to buffer against trade-related shocks.

2️⃣ Finance: Goldman Sachs warns London’s financial hub is at risk

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon issued a rare warning this week: London may lose its global finance crown without urgent reforms. He cited a post-Brexit decline in cross-border talent and capital flow, along with increased regulatory complexity.
UK officials argue that changes are underway, but business leaders fear that without competitive tax and innovation policies, London’s financial edge could erode fast.

🔍 Tip: Stay informed about policy shifts in your region. If you're in finance, legal, or tech sectors - aligning your business with locations offering regulatory clarity and talent access could give you a strategic advantage.

3️⃣ Marketing: Agentic AI tools reshape modern marketing strategies

Agentic AI is reshaping how brands approach campaigns. From AI-run ad accounts to autonomous planning agents, businesses are using these tools to speed up execution and free up creative bandwidth. Snapchat and TikTok are testing AI influencers, while teams blend AI analytics with human-centered messaging to resonate with Gen Z.
This pivot focuses less on “polished perfection” and more on adaptive, culturally relevant, and empathetic content that earns long-term loyalty.

🔍 Tip: Test one AI-powered marketing tool this week - whether for generating social content, customer support, or campaign planning. Even small automations can boost efficiency and free up your team for higher-level creative work.

Tool of the Week: Adobe Express 🛠️

Adobe Express is an intuitive design tool made for anyone who needs stunning graphics without the complexity of traditional design software. Whether you’re a content creator, small business owner, student, or marketer, Adobe Express lets you quickly create social media posts, logos, flyers, and more using easy drag-and-drop tools. With thousands of templates and Adobe Stock assets built-in, it’s a creative powerhouse that’s also beginner-friendly. Create on-the-go with mobile access, collaborate with teams, and export content in the right format for every platform. Adobe Express combines the power of Adobe with simplicity - no design experience required.

Career & Hustle Tips 💼

Build an Offer Before a Brand

Too many entrepreneurs waste months perfecting a logo, website, or content strategy - without ever testing if someone will pay for what they’re selling. Branding matters later. What matters now is proving your idea solves a real problem someone is willing to spend money on.

The fastest way to validate your business is to focus on the offer. What’s the problem? Who has it? What’s the result you can deliver? Package that into a simple solution, then start pitching it directly to people who need it.

🔍 Tip: Write a one-sentence offer today: “I help [target audience] solve [specific problem] with [your solution].”
Then DM or email 5 people who fit that audience. Ask if they’d be open to feedback - or better, if they want to try it.

This Week in AI 🤖

China pushes for a unified global AI governance framework

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for a global AI cooperation organization to oversee how artificial intelligence is developed and regulated. He warned that without coordination, AI risks becoming “an exclusive game” dominated by a few nations and tech giants. The proposal encourages shared governance that includes voices from emerging economies and independent researchers.

With over 800 firms in attendance, the move signals China’s ambition to shape how AI standards are created, deployed, and enforced across borders. While details remain vague, the global response may define who controls AI infrastructure in the coming decade, and how accessible it is to startups and smaller economies.

🔍 Tip: If you're building or using AI in your business, track regulatory trends now, not later. Even early-stage startups should document how their AI works and where data comes from. This makes compliance easier, and positions you for trust in a world where AI rules are coming fast.

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