June CPI Preview: The Cure for Rate Cuts or A Trap for "Soft Landing"?
AbstractThe June inflation report is far from routine - it is a key test of the timing of the Fed's policy shift and a litmus test of the market's belief in the "soft landing" narrative.The performance of core commodities under the shadow of tariffs and the degree of intransigence of housing inflation are two "time bombs" that will directly determine market sentiment and the Fed's path of action.The forward-looking view is exceptionally clear - unless CPI comes in significantly lower than expected (which is relatively unlikely), market bets on a September rate cut look overly optimistic.Data Outlook: June Inflation Expected to Slow Across the BoardBased on a combination of high-frequency data, commodity price trends and rental indicators, the current market consensus is cold and unanimous:
In recent months, while gold has been trading sideways, silver has been quietly climbing. Although it’s still some distance away from its all-time high, silver’s inherent volatility means it can’t be ruled out that a new high might be within reach. Interestingly, previous surges in silver prices have often been followed by significant market events of various kinds—each time marking dramatic moves in global finance. The question now is whether this pattern will repeat.Looking back at the monthly silver price chart, it’s clear that during the years 2008, 2011, and 2020, silver experienced sharp rises or rebounds, only to be followed by equally dramatic crashes. Chronologically, these peaks align with three major market shockwaves: the subprime crisis, the European debt crisis, and the Covid
[Game] Jensen Got H20 Back! Will Nvidia Close at ___ This Friday?
On July 15, according to official news from Nvidia, the company has received approval for H20 sales licenses in mainland China and launched a brand-new, fully compatible RTX PRO GPU for the Chinese market.Jensen Huang has been invited to attend the 3rd China Chain Expo, which opens on July 16, and a photo of his meeting with $XIAOMI-W(01810)$ Lei Jun has also surfaced.Despite Beijing’s scorching 40°C heat, Mr. Huang still wore his iconic leather jacket.Jensen handled Trump and got H20 back!So far this year, Jensen Huang has visited China three times, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of the Chinese market. It’s worth noting that before this visit, he had already met with Donald Trump.“In Washington D.C., Jensen Huang met with Trump and policy
$NEBIUS(NBIS)$ actually bought alot at 54 and 52 mark before the stocked crash along with coreweave , happy to hear that this stock recently got the Goldman sac buy rating at target price 62 , will hold off dca till it hits that mark... Didn't invest in coreweave as it has alot of debt will this doest ... High risk high reward I guess
I recently came across the news about Singapore's NTT DC REIT USD $NTT DC REIT USD(NTDU.SI)$ , a data centre real estate investment trust, which had a lacklustre market debut on Monday after raising 773 million dollars in the city-state's biggest IPO in four years. I find it interesting that despite the significant capital raised, the initial market response was not as enthusiastic as one might expect. This makes me curious about the factors influencing investor sentiment towards this particular REIT. I learned that NTT DC REIT, backed primarily by NTT Ltd, which is part of the Japanese telecommunications giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp, manages six data centres across Austria, Singapore, and the United States, with a total valu
🎉26 $10B+ US Stocks Hit New Highs: PLTR, RTX, BLK Lead & Uptrend Drivers
As of Monday's market close, $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ gained 0.20%, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ increased 0.14%, and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ gained 0.27%, showed minor gains of the market. Data from TradingView shows that 26 companies with a market cap of over $10 billion have reached new highs.Trade Policy Developments: Trump announced a 30% tariff on the EU and Mexico, effective August 1. The EU stated it will delay countermeasures until early August while seeking negotiations. The U.S. also imposed a 17.09% anti-dumping duty on Mexican tomatoes, which may contribute to rising food inflation. Trump threatened to impose "severe tariffs" on Russia if no peace deal is reached within 50
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, crossed the $123,000 mark for the first time on Monday, driven by the Trump administration's friendly policies and big money allocations. BlackRock's Bitcoin Spot ETF is moving towards a $100 billion scale.With stablecoin legislation on the verge of passage, U.S. House Republicans announced "Cryptocurrency Week". In the latest move to deregulate, U.S. officials on Monday released new guidance on how banks can provide custody services related to digital asset classes.The squeeze on Bitcoin shorts wiped out billions of dollars in bearish bets, which in part helped Bitcoin rebound by about 15% over the past week.This is in stark contrast to what was happening some time ago. For months, Bitcoin has remained within a narrow range of volatility, as in
NTT DC REIT IPO: SGX Debut Summary (July 14, 2025)
Honored to be invited as a guest to witness the NTT DC REIT IPO debut on SGX today. It was a great pleasure meeting many VIPs and key figures at SGX. Excited to see such a landmark listing and the bright future ahead for data centre REITs! Key Highlights Largest REIT IPO on SGX in a Decade: $NTT DC REIT USD(NTDU.SI)$, a data centre-focused real estate investment trust sponsored by NTT Group, debuted on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) today, marking the largest REIT listing on the exchange in ten years. IPO Details: Offer Price: US$1.00 per unit Total Funds Raised: US$773 million Units Offered: About 600 million units (569.9 million via international placement, 30 million via Singapore public offer at S$1.276 per unit). Market Capitalisation at Lis
Record Low CPI? Why I’m Rotating Out of Walmart and Into Tariff-Free Growth Plays Like Netflix, Palantir, Royal Caribbean & McDonald’s 🚀
📉 ⸻ 🧊 CPI at Multi-Year Lows: A Trigger for Repricing June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecasted to come in at 2.33%, potentially marking the lowest inflation reading since January 2019’s 1.97%. This cool-down comes at a pivotal time as markets are already pricing in one to two Federal Reserve rate cuts before year-end. Lower inflation removes pressure on the Fed and opens the door for a more accommodative policy stance, giving growth stocks a tailwind—particularly those with global reach and minimal tariff exposure. ⸻ 🛒 Why I’m Avoiding Tariff-Sensitive Staples Like Walmart Walmart may seem like a stable pick, but in today’s macro backdrop, I’m cautious. As a major importer of goods, Walmart is exposed to tariff risks, especially with U.S.-China tensions back in the headlines. While
Nebius Rising: Why This Neocloud Underdog Could Challenge the Titans
Building cloud for a divided world Sovereign clouds don’t scale globally. They deploy geopolitically Nebius isn’t trying to outspend AWS or out-engineer $Microsoft(MSFT)$. It’s doing something far more interesting—building sovereign-ready AI infrastructure for jurisdictions that don’t trust American tech monopolies. That positioning might sound niche, but I’d argue it’s increasingly central to how AI infrastructure is unfolding across the globe. From Abu Dhabi to Warsaw to Jakarta, data sovereignty is no longer a regulatory afterthought—it’s a dealbreaker. And Nebius is one of the few cloud operators designed from the ground up to navigate that fragmentation, not fight it. Its architecture is modular, its deployments are localised, and its infrast