As discussed here last week in “US Equity Market Dominance Belies Historic Underperformance,” global shares
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US Equity Market Dominance Belies Historic Underperformance
Much as the geopolitical narrative unavoidably turns on the vagaries of Donald Trump’s mercurial policymaking,
As Musk Loses EV Crown, Remember: Tesla’s More Than Cars
Don’t say they didn’t warn you. Four days on from a “highly unusual” decision to
2026 Kicks Off With AI News Frenzy Out Of Asia
New year, same theme: It’s all about AI. Asian tech shares were aggressively bid Friday
After Turbulent Year, Where To For The Dollar?
Who wants to own a currency issued by an authoritarian government with a huge deficit,
Fed Minutes Underscore Divisions As Trump Refloats Powell Lawsuit
Did Donald Trump mention how much he hates Jerome Powell and how badly he wants
Wall Street’s ‘No Bears Allowed’ Mantra Is 2026 Contrarian Indicator
To be honest, I don’t love the setup for US equities in 2026. And yes,
S&P Aims For Third 20% Gain In Bid To Break Bad Santa Streak
This’ll be a slow week for markets. The data docket in the US isn’t empty,
Stocks Can Still Go Down Too, Right?
Did you buy the dip? If you’re inclined to ask, “What dip?” I won’t blame
Desensitized Investors No Longer Shocked By The Shocking
I realize we’re all desensitized by now to visuals illustrating extreme market concentration and its
Unsustainable Rallies
Records on top of records on top of records. Many (most?) advanced economy bourses remained
Nvidia’s $20 Billion Groq Deal Is ‘Stunning’ Power Play
If you can’t beat ’em — or suspect they might pose a challenge at some
A Record Ruble Run
If you expand the cross-asset leaderboard to include a wide range of commodities and currencies
A Red Flag For Stock Bulls
There’s a lot of cash on the sidelines. Nearly $8 trillion in money market funds,
Passive Investing Is (Still) QE For Stocks
Here’s something I probably shouldn’t say to a readership comprised in no small part of
The ‘Dry Powder’ Bull Narrative’s Back
I’m a bit weary of the “dry powder” thesis as an excuse for forecasting more
Gold Hits Another Record In Best Year Since 1979
Gold! What can you say about it? I’ll resort to the usual snark. It’s shiny,
Fine, I’ll Ask It: What Could Go Wrong?
If peak optimism’s a contrarian indicator, watch out. As regular readers will attest, I’ve long
Bank Of Japan Still Scared Of Its Own Shadow
Sell the news. Who would’ve thunk it? That’s a humorous, colloquial and, I hope, rhetorical
Micron To The Rescue?
“I’m not dead yet!” shouted the AI trade. Between a $350 billion selloff in Broadcom
Oracle Has To Stop The Bleeding
Oracle can’t win for losin’ all of a sudden. Coming off their worst week since
China’s ‘Big Fat Tickets’ Mint 700% Gains For IPO Lottery Winners
They’re going crazy for AI IPOs in China, where the frenzied optics around new semiconductor
What To Make Of Broadcom’s $340 Billion Debacle
Way back last week, one equity strategist who specializes in growth stocks fretted about the
Warsh Storms Back, Leapfrogs Hassett In Fed Chair Betting Odds
“As Fed Chair, how frequently would you consult with the president when he says he
Vanke, Last Of The Giants, Nears Default
China Vanke’s special. Or at least it was. In a property sector where every major
Oracle News Goes From Bad To Worse
If you’re an Oracle bull this wasn’t your week. Fresh off a ~$70 billion rout
Famous Risk Indicator Picks Up AI Bubble After ‘Revamp’
Sell! Not investment advice. Do your own research. Consult your financial advisor whose office in
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