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Next off the Cliff?
Next off the Cliff?

US and European markets briefly welcomed easing Middle East tensions before fresh attacks reignited the oil rally and pushed futures lower. Investors continued rotating out …

July 29, 2026

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Chip wreck
Chip wreck

Markets got a triple shock. Oil plunged more than 13% after Donald Trump hinted at a possible Iran deal—despite Tehran denying any talks—dragging bond yields …

July 28, 2026

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The next piece of the puzzle
The next piece of the puzzle

The week starts with cautious optimism as oil prices retreat after an unexpectedly calm weekend in the Middle East, supporting bonds and equities. Attention now …

July 27, 2026

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The Spender’s Dilemma
The Spender’s Dilemma

Evaporating free cash flow reminded investors that financing the AI race is becoming increasingly expensive for Big Tech as borrowing costs rise. Meanwhile, escalating Middle …

July 24, 2026

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Strong earnings, stronger spending
Strong earnings, stronger spending

Alphabet's earnings — and, more importantly, the market's reaction to them — showed that booming cloud growth just isn't enough if it comes with an …

July 23, 2026

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Show me the money!
Show me the money!

Chip stocks rebound as investors buy the dip on several encouraging headlines, but the real test is only beginning. With Alphabet and Tesla kicking off …

July 22, 2026

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