Be in the know. 13 key reads for Saturday…

  1. Trump Signs Stablecoin Bill, Delivering Win for Crypto Industry (bloomberg)
  2. Trump Wants to Cut Deficits. Powell-Bashing, Stablecoins, and T-Bills Could Help. (barrons)
  3. Fed officials grow more outspoken—and split—over interest rate cuts (fortune)
  4. Does the economy need a boost? Here’s an argument for an interest-rate cut. (marketwatch)
  5. UMich Sentiment Surges Higher As Inflation Expectations Plunge (zerohedge)
  6. The Stock Market Bargain That’s Right Under Your Nose (wsj)
  7. How We Can Make Housing Affordable Again (wsj)
  8. US Housing Starts Rebounded in June on Apartment Construction (bloomberg)
  9. China Defends Growth Model, Plans Consumption as Greater Driver (bloomberg)
  10. Hong Kong Higher, Regulators Comment On Instant Commerce, Week in Review (chinalastnight)
  11. Intel Could Face a Short Squeeze and More Calls on Semi Stocks From Citi (barrons)
  12. Debra Crew told Diageo chair her role as CEO was untenable days before exit (ft)
  13. US drillers add oil/gas rigs for first time in 12 weeks, Baker Hughes says (reuters)