Trump Admin Appeals Court Order, Scaramucci's Housing Warning And More: This Week In Economy

As the week wraps up, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines this week.

Trump Admin Appeals Court Order Expanding Tariff Refund Eligibility

The Trump administration has decided to challenge a federal court ruling that extended the eligibility for tariff refunds to all U.S. importers, not just those who had filed lawsuits. This move could potentially halt the ongoing repayment process.

The Department of Justice has notified Judge Richard K. Eaton of its intention to appeal. The court order allows all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds.

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Anthony Scaramucci Says Half Of America Can’t Afford The Median Home Anymore

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has warned that inflation and rising housing costs are putting a financial strain on millions of Americans. He argues that many households can no longer afford the median-priced U.S. home.

Scaramucci pointed out that the median home price in the U.S. is currently around $432,000 and estimated that households would need about $160,000 in annual income to comfortably afford the mortgage while still maintaining financial flexibility.

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A Macro Strategist Says The Fed Is Trapped

Macro strategist Alfonso Peccatiello, founder of The Macro Compass, has cautioned that the Federal Reserve is heading towards a challenging policy setup. He believes that U.S. inflation is quietly reaccelerating, and the Federal Reserve lacks the political will to raise interest rates again.

Currently, the money market assigns a nearly 70% chance of a 25-basis-point rate hike by year-end, according to the CME FedWatch tool, which tracks Fed futures.

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Top Economist Warns The US Economy ‘Isn’t Just Soft, It’s Struggling’

Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi has cautioned that the U.S. economy is struggling. He has also warned that disruptions linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could significantly increase recession risks.

Zandi pointed to weaker growth, housing, and capital spending as warning signs.

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Jamie Dimon Sees Dangerous Echoes Of Past Crashes In Today's ‘Gung Ho’ Market

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the current market enthusiasm and the state of the economy. He characterized the prevailing market sentiment among Wall Street clients as “gung ho,” suggesting a high degree of optimism and confidence.

However, Dimon also highlighted that similar instances of market “exuberance” were seen before significant market crashes in the past.

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