Market Trends & Sentiment - The market is rallying on expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, despite bearish attempts to lower stock prices [2] - A Bank of America survey indicates that 91% of fund managers believe US stocks are overvalued, suggesting a rotation into utilities and energy sectors [3] - Fund manager surveys from BFA show the "Magnificent Seven" long trade remains crowded, indicating continued investor preference for these stocks [12][30][31] - Bitcoin prices rallied to nearly $123,000, reflecting a broader risk-on sentiment in the markets [12][34] Company Specific News & Analysis - Apple's stock rebounded after a deal with President Trump involving a $600 billion investment in the US [8] - Nvidia and AMD agreed to give the government 15% of their China chip sales as a condition for obtaining export licenses [9][10][11] - C3 AI's stock is crashing due to terrible guidance and CEO health issues, highlighting the need to check the quality of AI stocks [40][41][42][63] - Palantir posted good earnings and raised guidance, contrasting with C3 AI's performance and underscoring the importance of execution in the AI sector [45][46] Economic Factors & Policy Impact - Concerns exist that a hot CPI reading could reignite stagflationary fears [3] - The consumer price index (CPI) is expected to rise to 3% for July, a full percentage point above the Fed's 2% target [22][23] - Tariffs are expected to impact inflation, with Goldman Sachs suggesting consumers will be walled by tariff inflation [55] - The Trump administration's policies, including tariffs and deals with companies, are significantly influencing market dynamics and corporate behavior [17][18][27]
Bitcoin trades near record high, why tariff inflation 'won't derail the economy'