Fastest Four: 7 Urgent Market Updates Investors Can’t Ignore
The Get Ready For The Future Show
<p>The markets are moving fast—and so should your strategy. In this week’s Fastest Four Minutes in Finance, John Shrewsbury breaks down seven key developments shaping the investment landscape in August 2025:</p>
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<li>Fed Rate Cut Watch – Why the next move could come in September</li>
<li>Slowing U.S. Economy – Consumer weakness and rising delinquencies</li>
<li>Big Tech Dominance – AI-powered earnings are lifting the S&P 500</li>
<li>The AI Investment Surge – Billions are transforming business productivity</li>
<li>Tariff Tensions Return – Trade risks with India, Brazil, and Switzerland</li>
<li>Treasury Debt Strategy – What $6 trillion in T-bills means for investors</li>
<li>S&P 500 Technical Trends – Volatility ahead, but also opportunity</li>
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