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1.This week’s economic calendar highlighted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy. Housing Starts missed expectations, falling to 1.18 million versus consensus estimates of 1.44 million, signaling continued pressure from elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges.
2.THE MAIN STORY THIS WEEK focuses on The New Sheriff in Town (Federal Reserve). Kevin Warsh’s debut as Federal Reserve Chair marked a noticeable shift toward a more hawkish and data-dependent policy framework. While the Fed left interest rates unchanged, Warsh emphasized that inflation remains the primary concern and signaled that rate cuts are no longer the default expectation.
3. The case for investing in large financial institutions remains compelling in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment. Major banks benefit from earning higher yields on loans, credit facilities, and cash reserves while continuing to gather low-cost deposits, supporting net interest income and profitability.
4. World Watch
- The proposed U.S.-Iran agreement combines major economic incentives with strict nuclear and security commitments. In exchange for Iran reaffirming that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, address its enriched uranium stockpile, and restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. and its partners would provide broad sanctions relief, support economic redevelopment, facilitate access to frozen assets, and allow Iranian oil exports to resume.
- Everyone Loves Chinese Cars, Except the Chinese – according to The Wall Street Journal.   Chinese automakers are facing a paradox: their vehicles are becoming increasingly popular around the world, yet demand is weakening in their home market.
- An updated snapshot of the current global state of economy.
5. Quant & Technical Corner: a selection of quantitative & technical data we monitor on a regular basis to help gauge the overall financial market conditions and the investment environment.
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- Series 7, 63, 65 and 24 Licensed.
- Currently holding Series 65 License registered with SEC
- BA in Economics – Boston University (Boston, MA) 1993
- Certificate in Commodities Trading – New York University (New York, NY) 1991
- Certificate in Financial Planning – New York University (New York, NY) April 2011
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