Invezzยท2025-09-06 08:25Group 1: Federal Reserve Chair Contenders - President Trump has narrowed down the contenders for the Federal Reserve chair position to three individuals: Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, and Kevin Warsh, indicating a potential shift in US monetary policy [4][6][7] Group 2: US-EU Tech Tensions - The European Union has fined Google $3.5 billion for antitrust violations, prompting Trump to threaten a trade investigation against the EU for what he describes as discriminatory actions against US tech companies [8][9] - Trump's comments suggest that the EU's actions could negatively impact American investments and jobs, highlighting the ongoing tensions in US-EU relations regarding trade and technology regulation [9] Group 3: Immigration Raid Impacting Hyundai - A significant immigration raid by ICE at a Hyundai construction site in Georgia resulted in the detention of around 475 workers, halting operations at what is considered the largest industrial investment in Georgia's history [10][11] - The raid raises concerns about the future of Hyundai's plans in the region, as many of those arrested were reportedly South Korean nationals, reflecting the international implications of US immigration policies [11] Group 4: Market Performance - Despite regulatory challenges, US tech stocks showed resilience, with major companies like Alphabet, Apple, Broadcom, and Tesla collectively adding $420 billion to their market value [12] - For the week, the Nasdaq gained 1.1% and the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones experienced a decline of 0.3% [13]