Tariffs, Trade, and Trouble! Is This the End of Cheap Ale?!

A Witcher's Woe: Oil and Orens

Hmph. Oil prices down they say? Another day another disaster. Seems even a Witcher can't escape the woes of economics. Trump's throwing tariffs around like I throw silver at a griffin – heavy handed and often messy. U.S. crude down to $60 a barrel. Makes a man wonder if Roach will need a new diet of… I don't know dandelions? It's all Yen's fault anyway making me invest in these things.

Trump's Game: Deals and Deceptions

This Trump bloke… sounds like a politician alright. Promises deals but stabs you in the back faster than a Dopplerganger in a bathhouse. "Open to negotiating," he says. Ha! Just like Dijkstra offering me a measly sum for slaying a basilisk. I wouldn't trust him to tell me the weather let alone negotiate a trade agreement. The world has gone mad! I need a drink.

China's Fury: A Dragon's Breath?

China eh? Heard they're fond of dragons. Probably breathing fire over these tariffs. Upping tariffs on them to 125%. That's steeper than the Skellige mountains! Makes you wonder if they'll start trading in something other than goods... Maybe dragon scales? Now *that's* a market I could get into.

Chaos Confirmed: Is it Chaos?

Chaos? I live in chaos! Monsters mages and now… market crashes. Burkhard from S & P Global thinks the chaos isn't over. Well neither is my contract with the bloody Baron. Can't negotiate with 70 countries at once? Try negotiating with a room full of dwarves after a keg of Dwarven spirit. Same difference I reckon. The world would need more than just a Witcher.

Wind's Howling: What Does it Mean?

The wind's howling. Means trouble usually. Or rain. Or both. In this case seems like trouble for everyone. These trade wars hit your pocket no matter what you do. Less money for quests. Less money for Gwent. Less money for… well you get the idea.

Medallion's Hummin': A Witcher's Warning

My medallion's hummin'. Feels like something's brewing. Best be careful out there. Keep your swords sharp your potions handy and your coin purse… well as full as you can manage. Maybe invest in some monster repellent. Or better yet invest in a good Witcher. Hmmm...