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TSMC Doubles Down on AI Megatrend and Steps Up CapEx
Why it matters — This massive CapEx commitment provides a fundamental backstop to the AI hardware trade, signaling that hardware demand from hyperscalers remains robust despite recent equity market volatility.
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TSMC Doubles Down on AI Megatrend and Steps Up CapEx
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Why — This massive CapEx commitment provides a fundamental backstop to the AI hardware trade, signaling that hardware demand from hyperscalers remains robust despite recent equity market volatility.
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Forecasters Project Mild June Core PCE Print of +0.18%
Why — A cooling PCE print provides the Fed with the necessary data to justify holding rates steady or preparing the market for future cuts, easing pressure on yields.
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Oil Surges 25% in Two Weeks Amid Geopolitical Escalation
Why — Rising energy costs threaten to disrupt the cooling inflation narrative and could complicate the Fed's path toward rate cuts if sustained.
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AI Momentum Unwind Triggers Historic Market Rotation
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Why — Investors must prepare for heightened volatility in high-beta tech names as leverage unwinds, forcing a broader rotation into laggards and value sectors.
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Fed Officials Express Divergent Views on Inflation and Policy Path
Why — The lack of consensus among Fed officials suggests that rate cuts are not yet guaranteed, and any upside inflation surprises will quickly bring rate hike risks back to the table.
𝕏x.comRates
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Rates & the Fed

Jim Bianco [x] notes Fed funds futures priced in a 45% chance of a rate hike for the July 29 meeting prior to the CPI print.
Charlie Bilello [x] criticizes the Fed for expanding its balance sheet (QE) while inflation has averaged 4% since 2019.

Equities & Sectors

Warren Pies [x] highlights the historic negative correlation between non-tech S&P 500 stocks and semiconductors during this AI era.

Geopolitics & Trade

Brad Setser [x] warns of severe economic impacts from President Trump's proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.
Sherwood News [web] reports that the US has launched another round of strikes on Iran, marking the second in 24 hours.
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Watchlist

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Track the upcoming Core PCE inflation print for June, projected at +0.18% m/m.
Monitor the Fed policy decision and press conference on July 29.
Watch the crude oil price action as Brent rebounds following the end of the ceasefire.
Follow the rotation out of crowded semiconductor and momentum ETFs into value and international alternatives.
What's expectedstocks, next 1–2 weeks
June Core PCE inflation print releasethis week
Federal Reserve interest rate decision29 Jul
SpaceX first ever earnings call4 Aug
Continued unwinding of leveraged AI and semiconductor options positions
LLM read from today's sources qualitative read, no buy/sell calls
Macro backdropat a glance
Fed pathCurve flat (+39 bp)
10Y Treasury4.55% · Easing
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