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Middle East tensions are flaring up again, oil prices remain surprisingly contained below $90 per barrel, but risks remain tilted to the upside. Another rise in oil prices is a threat to global risk appetite at a time major central banks turn hawkish on rising inflation and investors question the parabolic tech rally.
So today’s US CPI report could become the next major market catalyst. Could inflation force the Fed into a deeper hawkish stance? If so, would tech investors also thrown in the towel?

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Technology stocks bounced back as investors once again rushed to buy the dip, brushing aside concerns about valuations, energy risks and signs of strain in the broader economy. The latest rebound suggests that the AI trade remains the dominant force in global markets, with every pullback viewed as another buying opportunity.
Meanwhile, hopes of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel helped ease oil prices and yields, but underlying energy risks remain largely ignored. European markets continue to lag due to their limited exposure to technology, while excitement around upcoming IPOs such as SpaceX keeps investors focused on the next big...

The AI trade may finally be showing its first real crack. After months of relentless gains, semiconductor and AI stocks came under heavy pressure as stronger-than-expected US jobs data pushed Treasury yields higher, raising questions about the sustainability of sky-high valuations. But rising yields are only part of the story. New reports suggest future AI infrastructure may require less DRAM memory than previously expected, while growing calls for tighter oversight of frontier AI development are adding uncertainty to the long-term spending outlook.
Meanwhile, investors are closely watching the biggest event of the week: the SpaceX IPO. Could capital be rotating...

Geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices, rising yields and private credit concerns weigh on some parts of the market, but the tech stocks continue to play in their own league.
Broadcom disappointment raised a few questions this week, and tech heavy indices are down today but a part of that is believed to be due to investors taking profits in existing tech positions to free up cash for next week’s SpaceX IPO.
At the same time, today's US jobs report could reinforce the narrative that the economy remains resilient despite growing concerns about AI-driven job losses and slowing growth.
But whatever...