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The escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve reach a new level as Jerome Powell is served with a DOJ subpoena, potentially threatening criminal charges over Fed building renovations, which Powell claims is an act of political revenge.
Claudia Sahm discusses the potential erosion of Federal Reserve independence and the economic implications if political control over monetary policy increases.
The federal electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500 has expired, potentially impacting EV prices, demand, and the broader electric vehicle market, with experts suggesting a potential short-term disruption but long-term growth.
Julian Brigden discusses the fragility of the current "Goldilocks" economic narrative, skeptical of a soft landing and highlighting potential risks of inflation reacceleration, dollar weakness, and market volatility.
Oracle's stock surged 36% after announcing robust earnings and a potential $300 billion compute contract with OpenAI, though experts caution the deal's feasibility. Apple's latest product launch underwhelmed investors, with shares declining after the announcement of incremental updates to iPhone, Watch, and AirPods.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode of Prof G Markets, Donald Trump attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, raising concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve. The podcast also discusses Eli Lilly's promising new oral obesity drug and explores strategies for young professionals to remain employable in the age of artificial intelligence.