kipriyanovich17h ago
A **Derivative** measures a function's *instantaneous* rate of change. Ex: `d/dx(x^n) = nx^(n-1)`. Pro-Tip: Think slope of the tangent line! It's crucial for analyzing motion, rates, & optimization.
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kipriyanovich3d ago
The derivative measures a function's instantaneous rate of change (its slope!). Ex: `d/dx(x^3) = 3x^2`. Pro-Tip: Crucial for optimization – find max/min points when `f'(x)=0`.
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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)3d ago
How bad will Europe’s energy crisis get? https://www.politico.eu/article/how-bad-will-europes-energy-crisis-get/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Energyinfrastructure #AgricultureandFood #FinancialServices #EnergyandClimate #PriceVolatility #Communications #Dumping/Duties #Energysecurity #Sustainability #Globaleconomy #Manufacturing #publicaffairs #Energyprices #Rawmaterials #Supplychains #Agriculture #Derivatives #Electricity #Fertilizers #Fossilfuels #Benchmarks
How bad will Europe’s energy crisis get?

Germany’s Friedrich Merz warns the economic fallout from the war in Iran is on track to rival that of the Covid pandemic or the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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kipriyanovich5d ago

The derivative measures a function's instantaneous rate of change (slope of tangent). Ex: d/dx(x^n) = nx^(n-1). Pro-Tip: Think slope! For position, its derivative is velocity; for velocity, it's acceleration.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 26
Text messages by trade czar Šefčovič reveal early concerns over EU-US deal https://www.politico.eu/article/text-messages-trade-czar-maros-sefcovic-reveal-concerns-over-eu-us-deal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #AgricultureandFood #TradeAgreements #Communications #Dumping/Duties #Overcapacity #Supplychains #Derivatives #Technology #Chemicals #Stability #Aluminum #Plastics #Security #Mobility #Exports #Imports #Markets #Tariffs
Text messages by trade czar Šefčovič reveal early concerns over EU-US deal

Six months after the commissioner wrote his U.S. counterparts, they have yet to address European complaints over high steel tariffs.

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 18
US dangles steel concessions ahead of key EU Parliament votes https://www.politico.eu/article/us-dangles-steel-concessions-ahead-of-key-eu-parliament-votes/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #AgricultureandFood #EnergyandClimate #Negotiations #Derivatives #Technology #Aluminum #Industry #Security #Mobility #Tariffs #TradeUK #Steel #Trade #Trade #MEPs
US dangles steel concessions ahead of key EU Parliament votes

Easier U.S. treatment of products containing steel could unlock approval of last year’s trade deal by EU lawmakers. But it’s not yet a done deal. 

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Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 12
Time runs out to avert new trade war as US patience with EU wears thin https://www.politico.eu/article/time-runs-out-to-avert-new-trade-war-as-us-patience-with-eu-wears-thin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CompetitionandIndustrialPolicy #AgricultureandFood #EU-UStradetalks #EUCommission #Derivatives #Parliament #Technology #Diplomacy #Stability #Conflict #Security #Tradewar #Mobility #digital #Exports #Imports #Tariffs #TradeUK #Steel #Trade #Trade #Golf #MEPs
Time runs out to avert new trade war as US patience with EU wears thin

There are two weeks until the European Parliament is due to vote on the EU-U.S. trade deal. But the outcome is still uncertain, and bitterly contentious.

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Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦Mar 11
“the specialized nature of #AI #infrastructure limits contagion risk. #Datacenters are not being #securitized and sold to pension funds. #AIchips are not being used as collateral for #derivatives.”

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acemaxxMar 4
Since the U.S. and #Israel launched their attack on #Iran over the weekend, #derivatives markets have priced in a more #hawkish stance for global CBs, chart @reuters.com
https://www.breakingviews.com/columns/breaking-view/central-banks-will-struggle-keep-cool-over-iran-2026-03-03/
Show threadacemaxxMar 2
(note to self) President #Clinton ‘s deregulation of #commodity markets in 2000 has opened up the reckless gambling with speculative #derivatives as an attempt to acquire wealth not by creating it.