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US-Russia Arctic Energy Deal, European Defense Spending Surge, Fed’s Goolsbee Unease on Rate Cuts, Inflation Data Impact, Wall Street’s Trade Stability Concerns


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Introduction:
In today’s episode, we explore three critical developments shaping global markets and policy. First, the escalating US pressure on Ukraine to accept a peace deal with Russia, influenced by potential US-Russia Arctic energy collaborations, is driving European nations to boost defense spending and rattling energy and bond markets. Next, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee voices growing unease about future interest rate cuts amid mixed inflation reports and tariff-related uncertainties, casting doubt on expectations for a September rate reduction. Finally, despite recent trade agreements, Wall Street analysts caution that President Trump’s trade deals may lack lasting stability due to ongoing legal challenges and unpredictable political dynamics, raising questions about the market’s optimistic outlook.
Content and Timestamp:
00:00:29 Geopolitical Tensions and Market Shifts: US Pressure on Ukraine, Arctic Energy, and European Defense
00:04:13 Fed's Goolsbee Expresses 'Unease' Over Interest Rate Cuts Amid Mixed Inflation Data and Tariff Concerns
00:08:05 Trade Turmoil: Why Trump's Tariff Deals May Not Bring Stability
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