Markets
Macro
This week's macro overview suggests a mixed global economic picture with both positive and negative factors at play. Central banks are poised to potentially lower interest rates, but inflation remains a concern. U.S. economic data indicates a potential slowdown, while China's rising capital outflows suggest hedging strategies.
Market Intel
June Inflation Report
The Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers increased by 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in June. In comparison, it rose by approximately 0.1% in May. Over the past 12 months, the all-items index increased by 2.7% before adjustments, exceeding the expected 2.4%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices and is viewed as a r…
Current Affairs
Trump Accounts
A key provision in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will give every child born between 2025 and 2028 a $1,000 government-funded account at birth. The accounts, modeled after individual retirement accounts, are designed to help children build long-term savings for education, housing, or starting a business.
Powell Threatened to be Fired
Wednesday morning was interrupted by headlines stating that President Trump was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is due to hold his position until May 2026. He had discussed it with members of Congress on Tuesday and showed them the letter he planned to send, as confirmed by a White House Official. He then confirmed it to report…
Top Scientists Are Quietly Leaving the U.S.
The United States is starting to lose some of its most talented researchers. A combination of budget cuts and tougher immigration rules is making it harder for scientists to stay. As a result, more are heading to countries like Canada, Germany, and China, where support for research is growing.
Israeli Strikes
On July 17, 2025, Israeli forces carried out major military strikes in both Syria and Gaza that caused civilian casualties and triggered widespread international backlash. Syrian government and military sites around Damascus and in the southern Suwayda province were struck, reportedly killing and injuring dozens; the Syrian government condemned these at…
News
More From the Week
Inflation reported on Monday rose, and the President’s approval rating tumbled in the opposite direction.
The Justice Department released a memo stating that no more files from the Epstein case will be released.
This is the “worst week of the year” to be a sports fan, as the day before and after the MLB All-Star Game are the only days out of the year that don’t host a single MLB, NBA, NFL, or NHL game.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is set to face Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for his first fight since his 2021 retirement.
Read the full stories and more at theweeklyyield.com.