President Donald Trump’s latest actions underscore a glaring double standard in the way he wields power over financial institutions and public officials. While news broke that he has personally purchased more than $100 million in government bonds since taking office, he simultaneously demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after a Trump-appointed housing … [Read more...] about Trump’s Hypocrisy on Full Display in Bond Deals and Mortgage Probes
Transatlantic Trade Deal Lifts Uncertainty, Sets Stage for Sectoral Gains on Wall Street
The newly announced U.S.–EU trade agreement is a landmark recalibration of transatlantic commerce, with direct consequences for equities across the American market. By codifying tariffs rather than escalating them, Washington and Brussels have injected stability into a policy landscape that had unsettled investors for months. Instead of a looming 30 percent tariff wall, the … [Read more...] about Transatlantic Trade Deal Lifts Uncertainty, Sets Stage for Sectoral Gains on Wall Street
Jackson Hole Opens Under Clouds of Uncertainty
The world’s eyes are once again on the mountains of Wyoming as the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium opens its doors for the 48th time. Hosted by the Kansas City Federal Reserve, this year’s gathering takes place under the theme “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy.” While the marquee moment will be Federal Reserve Chair Jerome … [Read more...] about Jackson Hole Opens Under Clouds of Uncertainty
When the Fed Cuts Rates at Market Highs: Lessons From History
When the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates while the stock market sits at record highs, investors face a paradox. Rate cuts are usually a response to slowing growth or financial stress, not moments of optimism. Yet history shows that when such cuts happen at market peaks, they can either extend rallies for years or foreshadow a downturn. The outcome depends on whether the … [Read more...] about When the Fed Cuts Rates at Market Highs: Lessons From History
The Era of Perpetual Undersupply: Why AI Infrastructure Is Entering a Supercycle
When OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar admitted that the company is “constantly under compute,” even after logging its first $1 billion revenue month in July, it crystallized the reality of the AI economy: demand for compute is growing at a pace that even the largest hyperscalers and chip suppliers cannot keep up with. This is not simply a temporary imbalance between supply and demand; it … [Read more...] about The Era of Perpetual Undersupply: Why AI Infrastructure Is Entering a Supercycle