Motley Fool Money The Fed’s Inflation Conundrum & an AI Billionaire Battle Royale
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Aug 1, 2025 
Investment analysts Jason Moser and Lou Whiteman delve into the Federal Reserve's choice to keep interest rates steady amid inflation concerns. They unpack Apple’s unexpected growth and Amazon's evolving revenue streams, especially in advertising. The discussion heats up with an AI showdown between Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, highlighting their contrasting strategies. Market reactions to tech giants and regulatory challenges facing companies like Alphabet and Meta round out a lively conversation filled with insights on current trends.
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Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Worries
- The Fed is holding rates steady because inflation is still above target, despite political pressure for cuts.
- Long-term rates can rise due to market reactions, which the Fed cannot directly control.
Back-to-School Shopping and Inflation
- Travis Hoium shared his wife's frustration during back-to-school shopping due to high prices.
- Jason Moser related as a father noticing rising costs for college students' necessities.
Meta’s Strong Ad Business and Investments
- Meta's core advertising business remains highly profitable and continues to grow daily active users.
- Meta is investing heavily in capital expenditures, signaling a bet on future growth particularly in AI and glasses technology.