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Huntington Bank CFO on 2Q Earnings, Rate Environment

Shares of Huntington Bancshares were under pressure after the regional bank's second quarter earnings, specifically net interest margin, failed to meet expectations. CFO Zach Wasserman says that despite this, the bank's consumer base is still operating normally, with mass affluent customers maintaining spending and demand. Wasserman also weighs in on the current interest rate environment and Federal Reserve rate path, expecting a higher-for-longer regime. He speaks with Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec, and Bloomberg News CFO Briefing Editor Nina Trentmann on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.

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Drexler: 'Affordability' the Biggest Marketing Word Now

Mickey Drexler, Chairman of Alex Mill and former CEO and Chairman of J. Crew Group, joined the discussion to provide insight into the current retail landscape. Drexler emphasized the mistake of treating the consumer as a monolithic group, noting the complexity and varied behaviors among shoppers today. He speaks with Katie Greifeld & Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close."

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Siemens, HD Hyundai to Establish US Digital Shipyard

Tony Hemmelgard, President & CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Sek Hwan Hong, President & CEO of HD Hyundai discuss the new nine-figure agreement between their companies to build an AI-powered digital shipyard. The deal will combine HD Hyundai's shipbuilding expertise with Siemens' existing operational software and industrial AI capabilities to "modernize US shipbuilding."

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Moody's Chief Credit Officer: In a 'New Macro Regime'

Ten-year Treasury yields have surged to their highest levels since January 2025, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and persistent elevated inflation. Dr. Atsi Sheth, Chief Credit Officer at Moody's Ratings, joined the discussion to analyze the broader implications of this trend. She emphasized that the rise in longer-dated yields is structural, reflecting a new macroeconomic regime that began several years ago. She speaks with Katie Greifeld & Bailey Lipschultz on "The Close."

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