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And the circle begins again
And the circle begins again

Oil prices are retreating on Middle East peace hopes, while AI optimism is roaring back as Meta’s Muse AI fuels expectations for a new wave …

September 22, 2026

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Not Enough
Not Enough

Markets found some relief this week, but not enough to erase the bigger risks. Nvidia revived appetite for AI and semiconductor stocks, yet financing and …

September 18, 2026

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It’s a Hike - and maybe more!
It’s a Hike - and maybe more!

The Fed delivered a widely expected 25bp rate hike, signalling that inflation remains the priority despite political pressure for lower rates. Markets reacted hawkishly, with …

September 17, 2026

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Fed hike is probably the less-bad option
Fed hike is probably the less-bad option

Kevin Warsh wanted the markets to guide the Fed toward a decision. This Wednesday morning, market’s verdict is clear: the Fed should deliver a 25bp …

September 16, 2026

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Love the news, love it not
Love the news, love it not

AI investors have a new problem to worry about: what if AI development is simply moving too fast? Calls to slow frontier-model development triggered a …

September 15, 2026

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The circle narrows
The circle narrows

Fear is what investors feel this morning as rising oil prices, higher interest rates and growing doubts around the AI boom weigh on sentiment. Meanwhile, …

September 14, 2026

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