The U.S. dollar is 10% weaker than it was four years ago. Niki Boyson, finance professor at Northeastern, explains exactly what that costs you and where the real opportunity is hiding.Most people think tariffs hurt foreign companies. Niki Boyson sets the record straight: those costs get passed directly to U.S. consumers as inflation. She breaks down why a weak dollar is a double-edged sword for manufacturers, how tariff uncertainty is freezing capital investment, and why global markets outperforming the U.S. is not a red flag but a signal to diversify. She also unpacks how hedge fund activists actually improve governance, why ESG risk is just another financial variable to manage, and whether robo-advisors are the most underrated tool for everyday investors. The one thing she says AI will never replace might surprise you.Niki Boyson is a Professor and Group Chair of Finance at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. Her research focuses on institutional investors, hedge funds, financial crises, and conflicts of interest in financial advisory. She is a frequent keynote speaker on capital markets and financial advisory regulation.💵 Why tariffs raise prices for U.S. consumers, not foreign exporters📉 How a weak U.S. dollar drives inflation on everyday goods🌍 Why global markets outperformed the U.S. last year and what that means for your portfolio🏦 How hedge fund activists unlock shareholder value through governance improvements🤖 Why robo-advisors may be the most underrated financial tool for everyday investors🧠 The leadership skill Niki says no AI will ever replaceAbout the Guest:Niki Boyson is a Professor and Group Chair of Finance at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. Her research examines institutional investors, hedge funds, financial crises, and conflicts of interest in financial advisory and investment management. She is a frequent keynote speaker on capital markets and financial advisory regulation and is also a principal at Longview Investment Advisors.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-boyson-5491296Northeastern: https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/nicole-m-boyson/About the Host:Paula Caligiuri is a Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business and co-host of International Business Today. Her research focuses on cultural agility, global leadership, and workforce development.Northeastern: https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/paula-caligiuri/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulacaligiuri🎬 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pTtJEO58b4UInternational Business Today Podcast:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InternationalBusinessToday🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y21XexVdXEiTBdZQIuSyf🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-business-today/id1665009512💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-business-today-by-northeastern-university/🌐 https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/podcasts/international-business-today/🎓 Ready to lead in the global economy? Explore Northeastern's online business programs: https://online.northeastern.edu/#ibtpodcast #northeasternuniversity #globalfinance #weakdollar #exchangerates #hedgefunds #esginvesting #financialadvice #futureofwork #aiinbusiness #businesspodcast #investingstrategy