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  • Moody’s Downgrade, RBNZ Rate Cut, and Walmart’s Strong Q1

    Moody’s Downgrade, RBNZ Rate Cut, and Walmart’s Strong Q1
    May 23 2025
    In today's episode, we delve into Moody's downgrade of the U.S. government's credit rating, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's anticipated rate cut, and Walmart's impressive Q1 financial results. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments on global markets and economies. Plus, insights into the monetary policy decisions in Oceania and their potential impacts on borrowers and investors. Sources: https://www.westpaciq.com.au/economics/2025/05/preview-of-rbnz-may-2025-monetary-policy-statement https://www.ofx.com/en-us/forex-news/daily-and-weekly-market-news/2025/05/19/new-zealand-trades-lower-shifting-expectations-around-rbnz-rate-cut/ https://www.mpamag.com/nz/news/general/westpac-expects-rbnz-to-cut-ocr-as-inflation-risks-return/536500 https://mortgagerates.co.nz/news/another-ocr-drop-expected-will-mortgage-rates-follow-suit https://www.goodreturns.co.nz/article/976524438/it-s-not-the-ocr-cut-but-the-monetary-policy-review-that-counts.html https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/banks-passing-on-latest-rate-cut/ncdlfg9ia https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/interest-rates/rba-slashes-cash-rate-for-second-time-after-may-board-meeting/news-story/29ff5e0242ef898a2b85c9d21a37fcdd https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2025/05/interest-rates-announcement-may.html https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2025/mr-25-13.html https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/interest-rates/key-detail-in-latest-interest-rate-cut-as-rba-keeps-a-close-eye-on-the-us/news-story/7358f71a6a4ec65f1e9ce5baaf5bc261 https://ratings.moodys.com/ratings-news/443154 https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/about-us/usrating.html https://www.csis.org/analysis/moodys-downgrade-signals-deeper-risk-us-debt-undermining-global-leadership https://www.investopedia.com/moody-s-downgrades-us-government-s-credit-rating-11736955 https://www.investopedia.com/walmart-to-cut-jobs-as-it-focuses-on-future-of-retail-11739925 https://www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9732842/walmart-first-quarter-results/ https://www.mirrorreview.com/news/walmart-q1-2025-results/
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  • WHO Budget Cuts and U.S. DOJ’s New Enforcement Strategy

    WHO Budget Cuts and U.S. DOJ’s New Enforcement Strategy
    May 22 2025
    In today's episode, we delve into the World Health Assembly's decision to cut the WHO budget for 2026-2027 due to global fiscal constraints, and explore the U.S. Department of Justice's revamped white-collar enforcement priorities. We also discuss the SEC's shift in focus under Chairman Paul Atkins, emphasizing individual accountability and adapting to emerging technologies. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant developments and their implications for global health and corporate compliance. Sources: https://healthpolicy-watch.news/who-projects-30-reduction-in-mid-level-professionals-for-26-27-few-high-level-staff-to-go/ https://www.who.int/news/item/16-05-2025-one-world-for-health--the-seventy-eighth-world-health-assembly-convenes-from-19-to-27-may-2025 https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/pandemic-influenza/world-health-assembly-adopts-pandemic-agreement-ups-funding-who https://www.statnews.com/2025/05/21/world-health-organization-tries-to-adjust-to-american-cuts-global-health-funding/ https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/21/u-s-is-absent-from-who-s-annual-assembly-what-s-the-impact/ https://www.gibsondunn.com/doj-announces-white-collar-enforcement-priorities/ https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2025/05/doj-announces-white-collar-enforcement-priorities-and-revised-policies https://www.commerciallitigationupdate.com/with-new-white-collar-enforcement-priorities-memo-doj-seeks-to-provide-more-pathways-to-declinations-and-non-prosecution-agreements-part-two https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/05/doj-announces-new-policies-and-priorities-in-prosecution https://www.carltonfields.com/insights/publications/2025/shifting-priorities-in-white-collar-enforcement-may-2025-doj-memo-and-what-it-means-for-companies https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/onpoint/2025/5/sec-chair-atkins-outlines-crypto-priorities/sec-chair-atkins-outlines-crypto-priorities.html https://perkinscoie.com/insights/update/securities-enforcement-forum-west-2025-embracing-change-secs-new-chapter https://www.vitallaw.com/news/enforcement-sec-enforcement-division-outlines-new-priorities-under-chairman-atkins/sld01cdb6ad4f967d45a1ae729178f80d3549 https://www.cohenco.com/knowledge-center/insights/may-2025/navigating-the-sec-landscape-regulatory-shifts-and-enforcement-trends https://fairviewinvest.com/news/sec-chair-paul-atkins-outlines-priorities-in-sec-speech/
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  • Netherlands’ Economic Outlook and U.S. Market Rebound: A 2025 Perspective

    Netherlands’ Economic Outlook and U.S. Market Rebound: A 2025 Perspective
    May 21 2025
    Explore the IMF's optimistic GDP growth forecast for the Netherlands amidst global challenges, and delve into the U.S. stock market's impressive recovery in May 2025. Plus, discover how Amer Sports achieved record-breaking financial results in the first quarter of 2025. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these economic developments and their implications. Sources: https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/document/download/e9de23c8-b161-40d0-9ad7-e04a25500023_en?filename=ip318_en.pdf https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/19/spring-2025-economic-forecast-how-much-will-trumps-tariffs-hinder-eu-growth https://euobserver.com/green-economy/ar3d96c642 https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2025/092/001.2025.issue-092-en.xml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_real_GDP_growth_rate https://www.dnb.nl/en/general-news/press-release-2025/global-economic-uncertainty-leads-to-higher-financial-stability-risks/ https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/19/spring-2025-economic-forecast-how-much-will-trumps-tariffs-hinder-eu-growth https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/document/download/e9de23c8-b161-40d0-9ad7-e04a25500023_en?filename=ip318_en.pdf https://www.imf.org/en/Whats-New-Archive https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2025/092/001.2025.issue-092-en.xml https://fortune.com/2025/05/16/us-stocks-growth-vs-world-sp500-tariff-recovery/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f81ojzI0KaY https://www.gam.com/en/our-thinking/investment-opinions/was-it-all-just-a-bad-dream https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stocks-recover-early-losses-dip-buying?time=1747764730 https://sgbonline.com/amer-sports-raises-fy-2025-guidance-with-revised-tariff-impact-included/ https://seekingalpha.com/news/4450729-amer-sports-raises-2025-revenue-growth-guidance-to-15-percentminus-17-percent-amid-strong-q1 https://finimize.com/content/amer-sports-shares-jump-after-stellar-q1-earnings https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/amer-sports-releases-q1-2025-financial-results https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2875887/amer-sports-inc-as-reports-strong-q1-2025-financial-results-as-stock-news
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  • Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Nvidia’s Saudi AI Partnership, and New Crypto Banking Rules

    Coinbase Joins S&P 500, Nvidia’s Saudi AI Partnership, and New Crypto Banking Rules
    May 20 2025
    In today's episode, we explore Coinbase's historic entry into the S&P 500, marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency industry. We also delve into Nvidia's strategic partnership with Saudi AI startup Humain, part of Saudi Arabia's ambitious AI expansion. Plus, we discuss the OCC's new guidance on crypto custody services for banks, signaling a shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.etfstream.com/articles/coinbase-shares-surge-on-s-and-p-500-inclusion https://www.investopedia.com/coinbase-stock-jumps-25-after-s-and-p-500-inclusion-news-11733985 https://www.business-standard.com/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-global-to-become-first-crypto-exchange-to-join-s-p-500-index-125051900368_1.html https://www.etfstream.com/articles/coinbase-shares-surge-on-s-and-p-500-inclusion https://www.marketplace.org/story/2025/05/13/cryptocurrency-platform-coinbase-to-join-sandp500-crypto-legitimacy-coinbase https://www.investopedia.com/coinbase-stock-jumps-more-than-20-after-s-and-p-500-inclusion-news-11733985 https://www.investopedia.com/coinbase-stock-jumps-25-after-s-and-p-500-inclusion-news-11733985 https://fintechmagazine.com/articles/coinbase-joins-s-p-500-in-landmark-for-crypto-industry https://www.investopedia.com/nvidia-returns-to-usd3-trillion-club-as-stock-surges-on-saudi-ai-partnership-11734094 https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/saudi-arabia-and-nvidia-to-build-ai-factories-to-power-next-wave-of-intelligence-for-the-age-of-reasoning https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/humain-and-nvidia-announce-strategic-partnership-to-build-ai-factories-of-the-future-in-saudi-arabia https://semianalysis.com/2025/05/16/ai-arrives-in-the-middle-east-us-strikes-a-deal-with-uae-and-ksa/ https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/05/13/nvidia-partners-with-saudi-arabia-wealth-fund-owned-ai-startup-humain-462683/ https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/occ-clarifies-crypto-asset-activities-7806519/ https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-818416-20250514 https://www.doddfrankupdate.com/dfu/articlesdfu/regulatory-roundup-occ-issues-guidance-on-crypto-a-94421.aspx https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fin-tech/1622994/occ-confirms-banks-may-provide-crypto-custody-and-execution-services-for-customers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdyA3T0nG7g
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  • Wells Fargo Faces New Penalties; Market Volatility Hits Record Low

    Wells Fargo Faces New Penalties; Market Volatility Hits Record Low
    May 19 2025
    In today's episode, we explore the latest enforcement actions by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency against a former Wells Fargo executive amidst the bank's sales practices scandal. We also delve into the financial markets, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average has returned to positive territory, and the Cboe Volatility Index experiences a historic drop. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for investors. Sources: https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-46.html https://www.pymnts.com/bank-regulation/2025/occ-announces-enforcement-actions-against-banks-and-individuals/ https://www.occ.treas.gov/news-events/newsroom/ https://www.creditandcollectionnews.com/occ-announces-enforcement-actions-against-banks-and-individuals/ https://www.winston.com/en/insights-news/recent-administration-actions-implicating-financial-inclusion-could-impact-financial-institutions https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/us-stock-market-live-updates-us-market-dow-snp-500-nasdaq-rating-downgrade-stocks-bonds-oil-gold-impact-liveblog-19606331.htm https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-05162025-11736230 https://www.stordahlcap.com/insights/the-week-in-review-may-19-2025 https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/shares/stocks-open-down-after-moodys-us-downgrade https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-may-19-2025 https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/art-of-the-deal-u-s-china-ink-initial-trade-deal/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/ https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-may-12-2025 https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/united-states-and-china-agree-partially-de-escalate-april-tariffs https://www.gibsondunn.com/stepping-away-from-the-brink-us-china-trade-deal-offers-90-day-tariff-reduction/ https://fortune.com/2025/05/17/us-stock-market-outlook-record-highs-sp500-trump-tariffs-trade-war/ https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-05152025-11735308 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-may-19-2025 https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-11734954 https://fortune.com/2025/05/17/us-stock-market-outlook-record-highs-sp500-trump-tariffs-trade-war/ https://www.investing.com/indices/volatility-s-p-500-historical-data https://www.investing.com/indices/volatility-s-p-500 https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FRED-VIXCLS/ https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/blog/markets-economy/articles/from-despair-to-elation-in-7-days-market-volatility-cuts-both-ways https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/vix https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-may-19-2025 https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-vix-sp500-volatility-tariffs-us-china-trade-deal-2025-5 https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250514162/wall-streets-fear-gauge-just-dropped-with-striking-speed-what-historically-comes-next-for-stocks https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/blog/markets-economy/articles/from-despair-to-elation-in-7-days-market-volatility-cuts-both-ways https://russellrhoads.substack.com/p/earnings-season-winds-down-stocks
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  • Wells Fargo Faces Major Penalties, U.S.-China Trade Truce Boosts Markets

    Wells Fargo Faces Major Penalties, U.S.-China Trade Truce Boosts Markets
    May 18 2025
    In today's episode, we delve into the significant enforcement actions taken by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency against a former Wells Fargo executive, highlighting the broader regulatory implications. We also explore the U.S.-China trade agreement that has sparked a market rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 seeing substantial gains. Additionally, we discuss the ongoing decline in U.S. consumer confidence amid inflation concerns and the debated 'DOGE dividend' proposal. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.bankingdive.com/news/ex-wells-exec-james-richards-sues-fed-for-deferred-compensation/747783/ https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-46.html https://www.vitallaw.com/news/worth-noting-other-regulatory-legislative-litigation-and-industry-developments/blw016b9a4ec8ae8040f2b2c203f952de12f5 https://www.fintechfutures.com/aml-solutions/us-regulator-occ-orders-wells-fargo-to-shore-up-aml-and-risk-management-procedures https://www.pymnts.com/bnpl/2025/us-bnpl-transactions-hit-175-billion-amid-shifting-consumer-demands/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/05/joint-statement-on-u-s-china-economic-and-trade-meeting-in-geneva/ https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-may-12-2025 https://privatebank.jpmorgan.com/eur/en/insights/markets-and-investing/tmt/us-china-tariff-truce-what-investors-need-to-know https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/s-p-500-soars-as-us-china-to-slash-tariffs-in-90-day-reprieve https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2025/05/16/consumer-sentiment-nears-record-low-as-inflation-expectations-climb https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/may-2025-lsegipsos-primary-consumer-sentiment-index https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-consumer-sentiment-drops-near-record-low-may-inflation-worries-tariff-uncertainty https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/personal-finance/2025/05/15/6825caed268e3eb92a8b45b9.html https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/05/11/doge-stimulus-checks-5000-payment-may-2025/ https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/05/12/stimulus-check-2025-doge-dividend-fact-check/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/will-doge-stimulus-checks-hit-your-accounts-soon-heres-what-we-know-101747082106530.html https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/news-releases-for-current-month
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  • S&P 500’s Historic Surge and New Tariff Tensions

    S&P 500’s Historic Surge and New Tariff Tensions
    May 17 2025
    The S&P 500 achieves its longest winning streak in two decades, driven by falling Treasury yields and a shift to defensive sectors. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's new tariff announcements spark inflation concerns, impacting major U.S. trading partners. Plus, OPEC+ surprises by maintaining current oil supply levels despite revised forecasts. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of these market-shaping events. Sources: https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2025/05/16/s-p-500-snapshot-a-climbing-week https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/us-stock-markets-live-updates-dow-jones-nasdaq-s-p-500-16-may-2025-alpha-liveblog-13029855.html https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-05152025-11735308 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/goldman-sachs-announces-major-change-to-s-p-500-forecast https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/stock-market-update-open https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/05/modifying-reciprocal-tariff-rates-to-reflect-discussions-with-the-peoples-republic-of-china/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/ https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/05/14/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/ https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2025/05/16/president-trump-tariffs-business-rates-trade-sending-letters https://www.ogj.com/general-interest/economics-markets/article/55290292/opec-expects-slower-non-opec-supply-growth https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/crude-oil/051425-opec-cuts-forecasts-of-rivals-supply-growth-through-2026 https://www.bna.bh/en/OPECforecastsslowernonOPECoilsupplygrowthin2025.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDuqemSApO%2FQ8QF9HAnoduOU%3D https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/opec-expects-slower-2025-oil-supply-growth-rivals-after-price-drop https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/14/opec-revises-down-2025-forecast-for-non-opec-oil-supply-growth/
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  • California Celebrates Small Business Month Amid Global Economic Shifts

    California Celebrates Small Business Month Amid Global Economic Shifts
    May 16 2025
    In this episode, we explore California's declaration of May as 'Small Business Month' and its impact on the state's economy. We also delve into the global economic outlook, focusing on the effects of recent tariffs and political changes. Additionally, we cover the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's enforcement actions against a former Wells Fargo executive. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/05/14/despite-trump-slump-governor-newsoms-revised-budget-delivers-on-housing-education-water-and-jobs/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJkIsypKBJh/ https://lacounty.gov/2025/05/14/la-county-awards-180000-to-second-district-small-businesses-through-business-interruption-fund-amid-broader-regional-relief-efforts/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJmmP3lTQ3g/ https://www.townoftruckee.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=139 https://www.instagram.com/californiaosba/reel/DJo-f8WRIbw/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqCYUfX0GuA https://www.instagram.com/p/DJpkH4tMxGs/ https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/virtual-summit https://www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/events https://www.etftrends.com/etf-strategist-channel/navigating-world-tariffs-uncertainty-slower-growth-investment-opportunities/ https://desapublications.un.org/publications/world-economic-situation-and-prospects-mid-2025 https://www.welchforbes.com/insights/economic-outlook-may-2025/ https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/week-ahead-economic-preview-week-of-16-may-2025.html https://cdn.ihsmarkit.com/www/pdf/6005261_6005263_0.1.pdf https://www.wealthbriefing.com/html/article.php/wealth-managers-react-to-above_dash_forecast-uk-gdp-increase https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/uk-business-investment-surges-at-fastest-pace-in-two-years-defying-tax-hike-fears/ https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/earningsandemploymentfrompayasyouearnrealtimeinformationuk/may2025 https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/13/uk-wage-growth-cools-ahead-of-national-insurance-hike-for-businesses https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2025/05/changes-to-labor-and-employment-law-by-the-new-german-federal-government https://arena.org.au/government-change-in-germany-but-no-change-of-course/ https://donortracker.org/policy_updates?policy=germany-announces-a-shift-in-development-policy-2025 https://www.qnb.com/sites/qnb/qnbglobal/en/eneconomics11may2025news https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/news-insights/germanys-new-coalition-agreement-impacts-labor-law.html https://www.pymnts.com/bank-regulation/2024/wells-fargo-pledges-to-fix-aml-program-after-occ-agreement/ https://www.bankingdive.com/news/ex-wells-exec-james-richards-sues-fed-for-deferred-compensation/747783/ https://www.americanbanker.com/news/golden-parachute-ex-wells-fargo-exec-sues-fed-over-pay https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-46.html https://www.fintechfutures.com/aml-solutions/us-regulator-occ-orders-wells-fargo-to-shore-up-aml-and-risk-management-procedures
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