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AI’s Goldilocks problem: Powell, Huang, and Amodei can’t agree—And Gen Z’s fate lies in the balance

Dario Amodei, Jensen Huang, and Jerome Powell aren't equally bullish — or bearish — about AI. Will unemployment skyrocket to 20%, or will global GDP go up 7%?

Fortune

If Trump fires the Fed’s Powell ‘both the currency and the bond market can collapse,’ according to Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank's explosive scenario in a note titled, “What if ?”

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Trump Ratchets Up Tariff Threats, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.29%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.30% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war.

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Trump Wants Blanket Tariffs Of Up To 20% After Surprise Treasury Surplus In June: Ed Yardeni Says 'Don't Push Your Luck'

President Donald Trump has proposed a blanket tariff rate of 15%-20% on most nations, a notable jump from the current 10% base amid an unexpected federal budget surplus in June, largely attributed to a surge in tariff receipts.

Benzinga

Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets

In the runup to each election, federal treasury produces a “blue book” and a “red book”, with advice tailored to the priorities of the two alternative governments.

The Conversation

Dow futures sink as Trump keeps pushing tariffs while White House suggests Powell's job could be at risk

After Wall Street previously downplayed risks from President Donald Trump's trade war, investors are starting to take his tariff threats more seriously.

Fortune

Monetary policy at the world's most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV show.

Fortune

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Trump's Tariffs, Tax Cuts, And Tensions With Brazil Stir The Pot: This Week In Economy

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic and political events. From record-breaking customs duty collections to billionaire investors casting doubt on tariff outcomes, the week was filled with intriguing stories. Here’s a quick recap of the top five stories that made headlines.

Benzinga

Why is the number of first-time US homebuyers at a generational low?

Young Americans are holding off on buying a home, with the average age in 2024 being a record high of 38

The Guardian - US

Gold's Bull Run: Seasonal Strength Meets Conflicting COT Report—Are You In?

Gold's all-time high $3,509.9! Central banks bought big, but the COT report waves a red flag. Seasonal gains await—Market players, read or regret!

Barchart

Trump is ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach, according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence

In a response to Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president Alberto Musalem defended the Fed’s autonomy, citing global evidence that independent central banks deliver stronger inflation and employment outcomes.

Fortune

Jerome Powell Has 'Grossly Mismanaged,' Says Russ Vought As Fed HQ Renovation Costs Soar To $2.5 Billion: 'The Palace Of Versailles Would Have Cost $3 Billion'

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought launched a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, accusing him of gross fiscal mismanagement over cost overruns on the Fed’s headquarters renovation project.

Benzinga

Warren Buffett Indicator Soars To 208%, Surpassing Dot-Com, 2008 Levels

The renowned Warren Buffett Indicator, a crucial valuation metric comparing total stock market capitalization to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has reached 208.42%.

Benzinga

‘Masterful inactivity’ reigned at Fed’s latest meeting—but notes reveal more officials are coming around to Donald Trump’s way of thinking

Fed officials are increasingly split on rate cuts, though UBS’s Paul Donovan says their indecision currently amounts to little more than “masterful inactivity.”

Fortune

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Bill Ackman Cheers Money Market Funds Hitting Record $7.4 Trillion As Jerome Powell Snubs Trump's Rate Cut Demands

Billionaire Bill Ackman said that he was “bullish” as the money market funds hit a record, hinting that any rate cuts could direct these monies into the equity markets.

Benzinga

As Trump Calls For 3-Percentage Point Rate Cut, 'Too Late' Jerome Powell To Resign, June Fed Minutes Show 'Uncertainty' Reigns Supreme

As the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting were released on Wednesday, the word “uncertainty” reigned supreme amid the ongoing tariff turmoil and President Donald Trump‘s call to cut rates by 3 percentage points.

Benzinga

Trump's 'I Like You Better' Sparks Talk Of Bessent As Next Fed Chief

A seemingly offhand remark from President Donald Trump has set off a wave of speculation in Washington and on Wall Street about the future leadership of the Federal Reserve.

Fortune

The problem with Trump’s plan to tax copper is that the U.S. isn’t self-sufficient in copper

This morning, investors seem to be betting that he’ll eventually climb down.

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Polymarket Bettors See 50% Chance Of Fed September Rate Cuts As Trump Turns Up Heat On Powell

Cryptocurrency bettors now estimate a 50% possibility that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time in 2025 during its September meeting.

Euronews

US copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff on imports

The 50% duty would match the rate placed on steel and aluminium imports. The president also said he plans to impose a tariff of up to 200% on pharmaceutical drugs.

Fortune

Trump doubles down on Aug. 1 tariff deadline as stocks continue to dip

After the S&P 500 roared to all-time highs in June, investors are taking a cautious approach with the threat of tariffs looming.

Fortune

Trump keeps getting in the way of the rate cut he desperately wants from Jerome Powell

Deutsche Bank argues the Fed's path to cutting is only getting more "difficult" because of Trump's changing tariff policies.

Fortune

Forget a ‘shadow’ Fed chair, here’s how the central bank could have two different leaders at once

Jerome Powell actually wears two hats: He is chair of the Fed’s Board of Governors and chair of the Federal Open Market Committee.

The Guardian - US

Trump takes on the Fed – but he has little power over central bank, economists say

President has savaged Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates, but he can’t easily fire him

Benzinga

Craig Shapiro Slams Jerome Powell's Legacy Of 'Quiet Surrender' To Wall Street And The US Treasury: 'No Longer Serves The Public'

Macro strategist Craig Shapiro delivered a scathing critique of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s performance over the years, pushing back against the growing narrative that casts his tenure in a positive light.

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