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- 1Moody's Zandi warns high rates already hurting US economy▼Moody's Zandi warns that higher interest rates are already damaging the economy
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, is warning that elevated interest rates are already inflicting damage on the economy. The economist's comments come as borrowing costs remain high, and they add to a growing debate over whether monetary policy is tightening too much and risking a slowdown.
- 2Chief Economists See Global Stabilization but Flag Growth Risks●Chief Economists Expect Global Economy to Stabilize, but Fiscal Constraints, Rising Living Costs and AI Investment Uncertainty Threaten Growth
A group of chief economists expects the global economy to stabilize in the near term, according to a new outlook. However, they warn that tight government fiscal constraints, persistent rises in living costs and uncertainty around artificial intelligence investment could weigh on growth. The assessment highlights a fragile balance between modest recovery and structural pressures facing both advanced and emerging economies.
- 3Treasury Secretary Bessent hires economist David Zervos●Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hires Wall Street economist David Zervos
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Wall Street economist David Zervos to join the department. Zervos, chief market strategist at Jefferies and a former Federal Reserve and White House staffer, brings market-facing expertise into the Treasury's senior team as the administration's economic policies draw close scrutiny from investors.
- 4Apollo economist Sløk warns of a possible 'agentic bank run'●Apollo's Sløk: Is an 'agentic bank run' coming?
Torsten Sløk, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, is raising the question of whether an 'agentic bank run' could emerge, in which AI agents acting on behalf of depositors move money faster than humans ever could. The idea has sparked discussion about whether automated decision-making could accelerate or amplify financial panic, and whether regulators are prepared for machine-speed withdrawals from banks.