Group 1 - Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot, expressed concerns about the American economy and markets, highlighting the importance of maintaining the country's status in the global economy [1] - The national debt is currently over $36 trillion, with an increase of approximately $1 trillion annually in interest payments, which Langone described as "scary" [2][3] - The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its decision on interest rates, with the current target range being 4.25% to 4.5%, unchanged since December [5] Group 2 - Langone advised against further interest rate cuts, citing geopolitical tensions and economic indicators that suggest a slowdown, including weak retail sales and manufacturing data [4] - Concerns were raised about the integrity of U.S. debt, with Langone noting that the inability to float a 20-year bond is a dangerous signal for the economy [6]