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President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, including a 10% tax on all U.S. imports and additional tariffs on imports from 90 countries, has raised concerns about a potential global trade war and caused stock market volatility. The administration is defending the tariffs while seeking to mitigate their economic impact through negotiations with trading partners and engaging with concerned business groups. Despite fears of increased consumer costs and a potential recession, the administration remains committed to the tariff plan and is working to reassure the business community with pro-growth policies.
The U.S. Treasury Department has warned that the government could run out of money to meet all its obligations as soon as June 1 due to House Republicans' efforts. Secretary Janet Yellen says the workarounds to keep the government paying its bills will be exhausted in the coming week, and the Bipartisan Policy Center warns that Social Security recipients, seniors and people with disabilities will likely be the first groups affected. Congress must act quickly to avoid a potential financial crisis and ensure the government can meet its obligations.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and former top economic adviser in the Trump White House Gary Cohn have both recently discussed the banking industry and the potential for a systemic emergency. They both agree that the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and Treasury Department have the power to guarantee deposits bank by bank in such an event, making Americans' money "kind of safe with an ellipsis."
Key takeaways: The banks’ joint statement reinforces confidence in the banking system and their cash infusion of $30 billion is a sign of their commitment…
Key takeaways: A group of America’s largest banks have agreed to deposit $30 billion into First Republic Bank. The move by the banks is a…
Roger Ng, a former Goldman Sachs banker, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for his role in the embezzlement, laundering, and bribery of Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. The charges stem from $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman Sachs helped 1MDB sell, of which $4.5 billion was embezzled and used to finance luxury items. Ng denied the charges, but the court's sentence stands as a reminder of the consequences of financial fraud and corruption.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is under investigation for lying to a Seattle judge about working for Goldman Sachs during a 2017 court appearance. The investigation began when his Florida address was found inside a rental car used by a suspect in an ATM skimming investigation. During the hearing, Santos spoke in support of the suspect, claiming his parents had been sending money to ensure he had a place to stay if released on bail. Santos has not yet commented on the audio or the investigation.