🚀 Recession Fears Growing

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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. The CNBC Fed Survey shows growing recession fears, with the probability rising to 36% from 23% in January. The 2025 GDP forecast dropped from 2.4% to 1.7%, with tariffs now seen as the biggest economic threat, replacing inflation. Three-quarters of respondents expect at least two Fed rate cuts this year, but uncertainty over Trump’s trade policies complicates the outlook. While some fear a global trade war and government job cuts could trigger a recession, others see tariffs boosting manufacturing. Fed Chair Powell faces a dilemma: cut rates to offset slowing growth or hold steady in case tariffs are reversed.

2. President Trump called for the impeachment of Judge James Boasberg after the judge blocked deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members, a move the administration argues is legal under the wartime Alien Enemies Act. The DOJ has challenged Boasberg’s jurisdiction, requesting an appeals court remove him from the case. Trump’s Truth Social post attacked Boasberg as an "Obama judge" and claimed his immigration policies were a key reason for his reelection. The judge has ordered the DOJ to clarify whether deportations continued after his ruling, with a response due by Tuesday afternoon.

3. Google has agreed to acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, marking its largest acquisition ever. The move strengthens Google Cloud’s security offerings amid rising AI-driven cyber threats, with Wiz set to operate across major cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure. Last year, Wiz rejected a $23 billion bid from Google to pursue an IPO, but this deal signals a strategic shift. While regulatory scrutiny is expected, analysts believe President Trump’s administration may take a more lenient stance on tech mergers. Google expects to finalize the acquisition in 2026.

4. Headlines

   1. Zeekr, a Chinese EV company, is planning to release its advanced driver assistance system for free.

   2. Cadillac is expecting 1/3rd of its new car sales to be electric.

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