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Jun 18, 2026
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Trump Signs US-Iran Deal | Balance of Power
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Balance of Power
Kailey Leinz
(Host and analyst for the 'Balance of Power'…)
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Joe Mathieu
(Host)
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Balance of Power
(announcer)
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Mona Yacoubian
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Lael Brainard
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Maura Gillespie
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Arshi Siddiqui
(Panelist)
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Kristine Aquino
(Guest)
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Laura Swett
(Guest)
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Executive Summary
and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to de-escalate conflict, lifting the U.S.
blockade and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal faces criticism for not addressing Iran's nuclear program and empowering Tehran economically.
The new Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Walsh, has signaled a hawkish turn, with half of the FOMC projecting a rate hike this year and a new emphasis on using market prices as a primary input, moving away from explicit forward guidance.
The AI boom is creating a near-term inflationary shock by driving a massive data center buildout, straining the U.S.
energy grid and prompting new regulatory action from FERC to accelerate grid connections and manage costs.
Geopolitical and economic risks remain elevated, with tensions between the U.S.
and Israel over the Iran deal, and the potential for a stock market correction if AI-driven corporate revenue expectations are not met.
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