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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that stock and asset prices are currently highly valued, but stated that this does not pose an elevated risk to financial stability, as the Fed monitors overall financial conditions and their impact on policy.
The sale of a banana duct-taped to a wall for $6.2 million highlights the exuberance in financial markets, raising questions about the effectiveness of Federal Reserve policy in restraining the economy. Despite high interest rates, financial conditions suggest markets are overvalued, reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. This situation challenges the Fed's ability to influence economic outcomes through interest rate adjustments, as seen in the continued rise of stocks and cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's recent surge to $77,310 has not sparked overvaluation concerns like stocks typically do, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. Unlike stocks, Bitcoin's rising price is seen as a sign of potential success, encouraging further investment. The asset's all-time high has been surpassed without fears of overheating, supported by significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and positive market sentiment. Analysts and investors, including Robert Kiyosaki, remain optimistic about Bitcoin's future value, viewing it as an early-stage asset with continued growth potential.
In Donald Trump's New York fraud trial, his defense team presented expert witnesses who argued that property appraisals are subjective and can be manipulated to achieve desired outcomes. The experts emphasized the various methodologies that can be used to determine a property's value, including liquidation value, reproduction value, assessed value for property tax purposes, and comparable sales. They asserted that there is no right or wrong method as long as it is disclosed. The defense case is expected to continue for another month, with the state seeking financial penalties and a permanent ban on Trump and his sons from running a business in New York.
SL Green Realty has sold a 49.9% stake in 245 Park Avenue to a US affiliate of Mori Trust Co. Ltd. for a gross asset valuation of $2.0B. The sale is the largest part of the company's financial plan for 2023, following its $500M refinancing of 919 Third Avenue in April. The deal comes as a boost to the NYC office property REIT as the shift to hybrid work models has reduced demand for office properties.