Fed Survey Shows AI Concerns Rising Across Markets, Credit and Jobs

Rising energy prices from geopolitical tensions could disrupt global economies, forcing central banks to reconsider monetary policies. The post Pimco warns Iran war could lead Federal Reserve to raise rates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Readers discuss artificial intelligence and writing in the classroom. Also: President Trump’s latest assault on science; election workers.

The awards come as the first class to have ChatGPT access for all four years of college is about to graduate.

The post Goldman Sachs Sees Fed on Hold Longer, Pencils In December Rate Cut appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Goldman Sachs has pushed back its forecast for the next two Federal Reserve rate cuts to December 2026 and March 2027. The revision comes as the bank expects inflation in 2026 to be higher than the Fed’s 2% target. Inflation Forces Goldman Sachs to Rethink Fed Rate Cut Calendar Goldman’s report highlighted that energy cost pass-through will likely keep core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation near 3% throughout 2026. Previously, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also projected that core PCE would return to 2% only in early 2027. Meanwhile, Goldman’s US economists argued cooler monthly readings and weaker labor data must arrive first for the rate cuts. The Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on April 29, reporting stable economic conditions across most districts. That meeting drew four dissents, the most since 1992. S

Ethereum trades at $2,329.78 as AI agents use its network for Onchain tasks, contracts, and programmable payments. Ethereum is drawing fresh attention as developers link artificial intelligence agents with Onchain tasks, smart contracts, and programmable payments. The network is being presented as a base layer where AI systems can act, verify identity, and move value. […] The post Ethereum Emerges as a Key Network for AI Agents and Onchain Tasks appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

What are the implications of artificial intelligence for religion?

The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a Silicon Valley debate: it’s becoming part of Africa’s creative revolution. In Nigeria, filmmakers and digital artists are experimenting with AI tools to create films, archive disappearing oral histories and imagine new African futures. Obinna Okere-keocha, founder of  Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival, and  filmmaker Malik Afegbua, use AI to preserve fading oral traditions by creating digital archives.