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AJ Palmer is a financial journalist covering mergers and acquisitions, capital markets activity, structured finance, and the evolving intersection of technology and finance. With a background as a foreign exchange strategist and over a decade analysing global markets, Andrew focuses on how transactions are negotiated, structured, and executed across jurisdictions. His work explores advisory strategy, debt and equity financing, institutional capital flows, and the mechanics behind complex cross-border deals. He also writes on digital finance and emerging financial infrastructure, translating technical developments into commercially relevant insight for investors, executives, and advisers. Andrew contributes in-depth features examining transaction dynamics, capital allocation decisions, and the strategic considerations shaping today’s deal environment.

Articles by AJ Palmer

Trump AI Reversal Triggers Fresh Fears Over Jobs, Economic Power and America’s Tech Future

22nd May 2026
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned White House executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday after warning it could slow America’s lead over China, raising fresh fears about how AI could change hiring, office jobs and corporate spending far faster than many workers expected. The reversal came just hours before Trump was expected to appear […]
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Trump Banking Order Could Break Big Banks’ Grip on America’s Payment System

21st May 2026
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could give crypto and fintech companies a pathway into the heart of America’s banking infrastructure, triggering a high-stakes fight over who controls the future of digital payments in the United States. The order, signed May 19, directs federal regulators to review rules the White House says […]
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Republicans Revolt Over Trump Ballroom Money as Immigration Bill Collapses in Senate

21st May 2026
Senate Republicans walked away from Washington without passing Donald Trump’s immigration bill after a growing revolt inside the GOP exploded over $1 billion linked to White House security upgrades and Trump’s ballroom project. What was supposed to be a major immigration victory for Trump before Memorial Day instead turned into a public Republican meltdown over […]
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Walmart Says Americans Are Starting to Crack Under Soaring Fuel Prices

21st May 2026
Walmart has warned that surging fuel prices tied to the conflict involving Iran are starting to crush household budgets across the US, forcing shoppers to cut back on everyday spending as fears grow over the strength of the American consumer. Investors reacted immediately. Walmart shares plunged 7% after the retail giant warned sales growth would […]
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Trump Pulls Back AI Order as Silicon Valley and Wall Street Brace for Fallout

21st May 2026
President Donald Trump abruptly delayed a major White House executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday after warning parts of the proposal could hurt America’s lead in AI, rattling a technology industry that has become one of the biggest drivers of Wall Street’s record-breaking rally. The move stunned investors and Silicon Valley executives because the order […]
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Meta Is Spending Billions on AI While Cutting Thousands of Jobs — And Silicon Valley Workers Are Panicking

21st May 2026
Meta is cutting thousands of jobs while pouring billions into artificial intelligence systems, deepening fears across Silicon Valley that the AI boom could permanently shrink white-collar hiring. The Facebook and Instagram owner recently slashed roughly 10% of its workforce while ramping up spending on AI chips, data centers and massive computing infrastructure. The layoffs are […]
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FIFA Could Make $15 Billion as World Cup Fans Get Priced Out

21st May 2026
FIFA is on track to make as much as $15 billion from the 2026 World Cup as ticket prices explode to levels many football fans say they simply cannot afford anymore. Some resale listings for the final have already climbed above $30,000, turning what was once seen as the world’s most accessible sporting event into […]
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JPMorgan Warns AI Could Replace Traditional Wall Street Jobs

21st May 2026
JPMorgan Chase has warned that artificial intelligence will reduce the need for some traditional banking jobs, after CEO Jamie Dimon said the firm plans to hire more AI specialists and fewer bankers in key parts of the business. Speaking in Shanghai during an interview with Bloomberg News, Dimon said AI is already changing hiring decisions […]
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Your Avis Rental Could Now Be Worth Thousands — But Millions May Miss the Deadline

21st May 2026
An Avis Budget Group data breach that exposed driver’s license details, birthdates and payment information could now leave some customers eligible for payouts of up to $5,000 — yet many may not realize the deadline to claim the money is only weeks away. The settlement is tied to a cybersecurity incident that allegedly exposed customer […]
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Grocery Prices Could Drop After Trump’s New EPA Rollback as Inflation Squeezes Families

21st May 2026
Americans exhausted by rising grocery bills may soon see one of the biggest Biden-era environmental rules rolled back after the Trump administration said the move could save supermarkets billions of dollars and potentially slow the relentless climb in food prices that continues hitting household budgets across the country. President Donald Trump is expected to announce […]
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Migrants Could Face $18,000 Debt Under Trump Deportation Plan

21st May 2026
Thousands of migrants living in the United States could soon face government fines bigger than several years of income under a new Trump administration deportation crackdown that is already changing behaviour inside immigration courts across the country. Some migrants are reportedly skipping hearings altogether out of fear they could be detained on arrival, automatically deported […]
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Trump Banking Order Triggers Compliance Shock Across U.S. Financial System as Credit Rules Tighten

21st May 2026
U.S. banks are facing a fresh wave of regulatory pressure after Donald Trump signed an executive order tightening federal oversight of financial institutions, forcing lenders to prepare for stricter identity checks, deeper transaction monitoring, and tougher credit risk rules. The order lands at a sensitive moment for the banking sector, where institutions are already dealing […]
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