Goldman’s $1B Gamble, Macy’s Surprises & Trump’s Tariff Play

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Dear Money Master,

Welcome to this week’s financial roundup! This week’s markets were anything but dull. 📊 Goldman Sachs is betting big on T. Rowe Price with a $1B stake, while the Fed’s Beige Book warns that tariffs are squeezing both consumers and employers. At the same time, President Trump’s Japan deal introduces fresh 15% tariffs even as Tokyo pledges massive U.S. investments.

On the corporate side, Atlassian is snapping up The Browser Company to shake up AI-powered productivity, while Huawei is flexing its comeback muscle with a $2,500 trifold phone.

Retail delivered surprises too: Macy’s surprised on better-than-expected results, Lululemon thrived abroad but stumbled at home, American Eagle squeezed out better margins despite sales declines, and Figma soared with 41% growth and its first real profit.🌍💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - September 5th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

1. Goldman Sachs to Invest $1B in T. Rowe Price 💵
   Goldman will purchase up to 3.5% of the asset manager’s stock, while both firms collaborate to expand retail access to private market funds. Read More

2. U.S. Job Openings Drop to Pandemic-Era Lows 📉
   July postings fell to 7.18 million, the weakest since September 2024, signaling a cooling labor market amid slowing economic momentum. Read More

3. Fed’s Beige Book Flags Tariff Strains on Economy 🏭
   Businesses nationwide reported hiring freezes and weaker consumer spending as tariffs drove prices higher, stalling growth in most districts. Read More

4. U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Seals 15% Tariffs 🚢
   Washington imposed tariffs on most Japanese goods, while Tokyo pledged $550B in U.S. projects and ramped up purchases of American agriculture and defense equipment. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Atlassian Buys The Browser Company for $610M 🌐
   The Arc and Dia browsers, featuring AI tab assistants and collaborative tools, will be integrated into Atlassian’s suite to boost workplace productivity. Read More

2. Huawei Debuts $2,500 Trifold Smartphone 📱
   The Mate XTs, Huawei’s second-gen trifold, unfolds into a tablet and targets China’s premium market as the company eyes a global comeback. Read More

3. Zepp Health Acquires Wild.AI for Women’s Performance Tech 🏃‍♀️
   The Amazfit parent expands into female-focused wellness with Wild.AI’s hormone-informed coaching platform, covering fitness from menstruation through menopause. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. Macy’s Surged on Surprise Sales Growth 🛍️
   Stronger demand at Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, and “Reimagine” stores pushed comparable sales up 0.8%, beating estimates and driving a sharp stock rally. Read More

2. American Eagle Profit Margins Improve Despite Sales Dip 👖
   Revenue fell 1% to $1.28B, with Aerie sales up 3% offsetting declines at American Eagle; operating margin expanded to 8.0% on fewer markdowns. Read More

3. Figma Posts 41% Revenue Growth, Turns Profitable 💻
   The design platform hit $250M in Q2 revenue with net income of $28M, fueled by rising enterprise adoption and strong free cash flow. Read More

4. Lululemon’s International Growth Offsets U.S. Weakness 🧘
   Revenue rose 7% to $2.5B, with international sales up 22% while Americas sales slipped; EPS fell slightly to $3.10 as margins tightened. Read More

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