Key macro developments to monitor, as they could have a significant impact on global markets:
A potential U.S. government shutdown is approaching
Discussions around imposing 100% tariffs on Canada
President Trump expressing interest in acquiring Greenland
A U.S. naval armada reportedly moving toward Iran
DOJ investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
BlackRock’s CIO emerging as a potential next Fed Chair
President Trump advocating for $2,000 stimulus checks and 1% interest rates
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