Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon reflects on 9/11 as NYC marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks
Speakers
David Solomon
— Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs
Summary
David Solomon, Goldman Sachs CEO, joins Fast Money on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to reflect on the attacks, the FDNY, and New York City's resilience. He discusses his upcoming FDNY Foundation honor and Goldman Sachs' commemorations. Solomon also addresses markets, monetary policy, the bond market, and long-term optimism around technology and U.S. productivity.
- David Solomon reflects on 9/11 as Goldman Sachs CEO and FDNY Foundation honoree.
- He praises first responders and describes the firm's commemoration and community service.
- He says downtown New York's revival is a story of resilience.
- He notes a complex monetary-policy moment and recent bond-market moves but offers no forward call.
- He is optimistic over 5-10 years about a technology supercycle and U.S. productivity.
- He warns the path will not be a straight line and will need guardrails.
- He says AI is unlikely to end humanity in ten years.
Ideas
U.S. tech supercycle drives productivity gains.
Solomon is very optimistic over the next 5 to 10 years, citing an enormous technology supercycle, U.S. technological innovation and preeminence, second-to-none capital markets, and a culture of risk-taking that should drive incredible productivity gains. He cautions the path will not be a straight line and will require guardrails, but he sees enormous opportunity.
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