... continue upward, the Fed may need to raise rates even further, which would add to debt-servicing costs and restrict borrowing for businesses and consumers. Budget Constraints and Slower Economic Growth A significant portion of the federal budget goes toward ... ... innovation. As debt obligations grow, long-term economic growth prospects may suffer since fewer resources are directed toward future development. Jerome Powell’s Statement and Potential Debt Reduction Measures Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has recently ...

... its AI products. Xero – Melio: New Zealand fintech giant Xero is acquiring American payment service Melio for about $2.5 billion. This deal allows Xero to expand its presence in the U.S. market and combine accounting and payment services for small businesses. Apart from these mega-deals, nearly every week sees announcements of smaller strategic acquisitions, especially in AI and security sectors. For example, Amazon recently joined the race for AI technologies by acquiring startup Bee , which developed a wearable AI gadget (a smart bracelet that records and transcribes speech). There is also consolidation in fintech: large players prefer to acquire innovative fintech services rather than create them from scratch. The wave of acquisitions clearly ...

... convenient interfaces, and high-quality services on digital platforms, and then they bring these expectations into their professional spaces. In the B2B world, trade is already growing at a pace comparable to retail—according to Google, about 83% of businesses prefer to order and pay for products online. The era of cold calls, offline marketing, and paper processes is gradually fading. But this transition is especially important for commodity markets, because the development of e-commerce here will change practically everything. Lack of Digitization = Lack of Transparency How does the process of buying and selling petroleum products look today for the end B2B consumer in small wholesale (e.g., an agricultural ...

... profitability in the energy sector. Simultaneously, the report from Colgate-Palmolive will serve as a barometer of consumer demand in developed markets. The main event of the day, however, will be the release of data on the American labor market – unemployment ... ... indices for the manufacturing sector – both in the U.S. and the global composite PMI – providing a final chord in evaluating business activity at the month’s crossover. Conclusion: Weekly Summary for Investors The week of July 28 to August 1, 2025 combines ...

... to treat them as opportunities for short-term speculation, but for more reliable investments, prioritize diversification by adding assets with long-term potential. This approach allows for improved risk management and reduces dependency on political developments." Trump's wealth increase and the surge in Trump Media's stock following the elections illustrate how political changes can influence business and investor sentiment. For investors considering such ventures, it is crucial to account for heightened risks and utilize portfolio diversification for long-term stability. This article does not constitute personalized investment advice.