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Federal Reserve Assets Drop to $6.7 Trillion

The Federal Reserve's total assets stood at $6.7 trillion as of April 29, 2026, reflecting a decrease of over $7 billion from the previous week and a decline of more than $9 billion year-on-year. This figure serves as a key indicator of the Fed's intervention in the economy, particularly through measures like quantitative easing, which have become essential in addressing economic challenges. Meanwhile, European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel noted that political pressure from former US President Donald Trump has negatively impacted investor confidence in US assets, leading to lower Treasury yields and a weakened dollar.

Majority of Republican Voters Favor AI Oversight

A recent POLITICO Poll reveals that approximately 75% of Republican voters support some form of government oversight on artificial intelligence, despite President Donald Trump's push for deregulation. Only 13% of Trump supporters believe the federal government should refrain from regulating AI, while 42% are divided on whether the benefits of AI outweigh the risks, reflecting growing concerns about job loss and economic disruption as the midterm elections approach.