📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – August 20, 2025
📌 U.S. eyes equity in chipmakers — The Commerce Department considers taking stakes in Intel, Nvidia, TSMC, and Samsung in exchange for CHIPS Act funding. Talks include a potential 10% stake in Intel, sparking debate over taxpayer risks versus strategic returns.
📌 UK inflation climbs to 3.8% — July data shows the highest level since early 2024, with services inflation at 5%. Rising utilities, airfare, food, and fuel may delay Bank of England’s rate cuts.
📌 Top 5 Influencer Marketing Trends — micro-influencers gain traction; authentic content beats polished ads; budgets shift toward creators; long-term partnerships build trust; video dominates as the most engaging format.
📌 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — New open-world Gotham game announced for 2026 without microtransactions, generating 2.1M+ interactions.
📌 Salah & Caldentey crowned — Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey named PFA Players of the Year (2024–25), with over 2.9M engagements.
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