✨Barnard Investment Group - Newsletter✨
💎 BIG 2024 WRAPPED
📈 As we close out an incredible year, let’s look back at the highlights that made 2024 unforgettable!
Here’s a sneak peek into everything BIG accomplished this year and what’s coming next:
🌸Stay tuned for more exciting updates! 🎧
✨ Goldman Sachs Site Visit Postponed & Resume Handbook
🚨 Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Goldman Sachs site visit has been postponed until further notice. However, BIG will be sending a stack of resumes to Goldman Sachs via a Resume Handbook!
💼 BIG Corporate Fashion Show
POSTPONED: Due to unforeseen circumstances.We want to hear from you!
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WTW - Early Careers - Corporate Risk and Broking Internship (Risk & Analytics Core)
🌐 Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
💡 If you’re passionate about risk management and data analytics, this internship offers the perfect mix of leadership exposure and real-world experience. Work with top leaders on cutting-edge risk solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Strengthen your analytical skills and grow in the exciting field of corporate risk and broking.
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Houlihan Lokey - 2026 Summer Financial Analyst (Corporate Finance)
🌐 Location: New York, NY (On-site)
💼 This prestigious internship gives you firsthand exposure to mergers & acquisitions, private placements, and leveraged buyouts. Collaborate on complex financial models, perform detailed valuations, and engage in strategic client projects. Build a solid foundation for a career in investment banking or private equity.
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Alvarez & Marsal - Associate, Digital Tax Services (Summer 2025)
🌐 Location: New York, NY (On-site)
🚀 This role merges traditional tax services with the latest in digital innovation. Learn how to optimize tax strategies while working on compliance, planning, and emerging technologies. Perfect for students excited by technology-driven tax solutions.
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KPMG - Tax Associate, Global Mobility Services (Summer/Fall 2025)
🌐 Location: Stamford, CT (Hybrid)
🌍 Dive into the dynamic world of international tax compliance. Work on projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, Alteryx, and Power BI while solving real-world challenges for multinational companies. Collaborate with global teams for unparalleled cross-border tax exposure.
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Charles River Associates - Consulting Analyst/Associate Intern (2026 Grads)
🌐 Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
📊 Gain invaluable experience working on live client projects across industries such as finance, forensic services, and intellectual property. Build your technical expertise while collaborating with Fortune 500 clients and industry leaders. This internship is an excellent steppingstone for a career in consulting or related fields.
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💗 Victoria’s Secret & Co. - Summer 2025 Finance Internship
🌸 Location: Reynoldsburg, OH (Hybrid)
Gain hands-on experience in financial planning, accounting, marketing finance, and more. Over 12 weeks, you'll work closely with industry experts, tackle key projects, and connect with peers and leaders through exclusive training and community activities. This is your chance to elevate your financial expertise in the retail and fashion world.
🎯 Fed Chair Powell Asserts Independence Amid Political Transition
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell confidently underscored the Fed’s independence ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. Speaking at a New York Times conference, Powell affirmed the Fed’s bipartisan support in Congress, stating, “I am not concerned that there’s some risk we would lose our statutory independence.” 🏦Powell dismissed speculation about a "shadow" Fed chair, emphasizing collaboration with Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee. With the Fed’s final policy meeting of the year nearing, Powell signaled caution on rate cuts, highlighting the economy’s resilience and inflation trends nearing the 2% target. 📉📊
💡 Investor Watch: Markets predict a 75% chance of a December rate cut, though Powell insists decisions will remain data-driven.
💼 Federal Workforce Cuts Could Reshape U.S. Labor Market
President-elect Trump’s team, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has proposed a $500 billion spending reduction through voluntary departures, early retirements, and the elimination of remote work options. The cuts target the federal workforce of over 3 million civilian employees, excluding postal workers. ✂️🖥️
While federal jobs offer stability, especially to younger workers during industry layoffs, critics warn these cuts could undermine a key employment driver. Labor unions have vowed to resist, labeling the workforce's mood as "defiant". Analysts also point to the potential rise in contractor reliance, already costing $750 billion annually. ⚙️👥
📈 Fun Fact: Applications for federal jobs surged 55% last year as private sector growth slowed.
💾 China Accelerates Shift to Local Chips Amid U.S. Export Controls
Following the U.S.’s latest chip export restrictions, China is doubling down on local semiconductor production. Four government-backed Chinese industry groups urged companies to prioritize non-U.S. suppliers, citing American chips as “no longer safe or reliable.” 🔌
In retaliation, Beijing banned exports of gallium and germanium, materials vital for chip production, potentially costing the U.S. $3.4 billion annually. 💰
While U.S. chipmakers like Intel and Qualcomm brace for impacts, Chinese firms are pivoting to Japanese and European suppliers. Despite progress, experts highlight China’s challenges in achieving mass production of advanced chips like HBM.
🌐 Big Picture: The U.S.-China tech battle reflects a growing fragmentation of global supply chains, fueling the race for semiconductor independence.
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