Corporate earnings are likely to be resilient, says Goldman Sachs' Robert Kaplan

Monetary Policy & Tariffs - The market initially anticipated a rate cut in July, but it's now less likely due to tariff uncertainty [2] - The Fed is likely to wait until August 1st to assess tariff rates and economic impact before potentially acting in September [3] - The speaker suggests that the "price shock" from tariffs is largely in the past, as businesses have had time to adjust [5][6] Economic Outlook - US demand is solid but sluggish, with GDP around 1% [2] - Fiscal policy is now neutral or stimulative, reducing recession odds [7] - Deficits and the 10-year Treasury yield are expected to remain elevated [8] Business & Market Impact - Companies are expected to adapt to low to mid-teens tariffs if the rates are clear [3] - Corporate earnings are expected to be resilient, supported by stimulus measures [8] - Accelerated depreciation, tax on tips, and tax on overtime should provide a tailwind for businesses [9] - Businesses are cautious due to uncertainty but relatively optimistic about the future [9]