Clara Bellweather

Clara Bellweather is a student at Brown University, concentrating on Economics with a specific focus on behavioral finance and wealth inequality. She combines her rigorous analytical training with a passion for storytelling to explore how economic policies translate into human experiences.

January 5, 2026

Indian Spending Surge Defies US Tariffs

India’s consumer spending surge is fueling economic growth and emboldening the nation’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to stare down U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Recent data show private consumption driving
December 31, 2025

The Year the Machines Stumbled

At the dawn of 2025, Silicon Valley had braced for what many dubbed “the year of the AI agent.” The prophecy was clear and confident: artificial intelligence would transcend chat interfaces and