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"I'm very focused on just doing my job," US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said when asked about criticism he's received from US President Donald Trump.He spoke as the world’s leading central bankers gathered for a panel discussion in Sintra, Portugal https://t.co/Bi6UWaTCfD ...

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - The second quarter saw significant market gains, with the Dow up 5%, the S&P rallying 105%, and the NASDAQ jumping 1775% [1] - Younger investors, fueled by a wealth transfer of $100 trillion from baby boomers, are driving market activity [2] - A "story-dominated market" is emerging, where individual stocks with compelling narratives are favored over indices [17][19] - Companies demonstrating bold behavior are rewarded by younger investors, while those focused on stock buybacks are punished [8][9] - The market is shifting towards an "idea market," where innovative concepts attract investment, reminiscent of the 1990s [11][14] Company Specific Analysis - Robinhood's stock skyrocketed due to its use of blockchain for stock and private company trading, appealing to younger investors [3][4] - Reddit's advertising is considered undervalued, suggesting potential for growth [7][8] - Palantir is expected to continue its upward trajectory, with a long-term price target of $200 [6] - Oracle is experiencing significant growth in data center orders, leading to stock appreciation [12] - Private equity firms like Apollo, KKR, and Blackstone are viewed favorably [22] Economic Factors - The influence of the Federal Reserve is diminishing as younger investors focus on individual stock stories [9][10] - The market is less concerned with traditional economic indicators like Fed announcements and tariffs [15]

NEW: 🇺🇸 In a recent post President Trump suggests interest rates should be between 0.50% and 1.75%.The President also claims Fed Chair Jerome Powell has "cost the USA a fortune https://t.co/nPl6V64jGO ...

🇺🇸 JUST IN: Trump says Fed Chair Powell and the board “should be ashamed,” claims U.S. should be paying 1% interest or less. https://t.co/13ZZJkvDbR ...

While we're talking about interest rates and the Federal Reserve, it has been recently reported that you might be in consideration for the job as the next Fed chair. When you've been asked about the likelihood recently, you said that it's up to the president. Is it a job that you would want.I will do what the president wants, but I think I have the best job in D. C. We're making a lot of progress with the president's leadership.You know, I think think about it. We are going to have the tax bill on his desk ...

All right, one big beautiful bill making its way. We're going to continue to see uh it go to the floor today with a reading. What's your perspective what it means for equities and also for the bond market.Um do you expect the bond vigilantes to react to some of the deficit increasing measures here. I don't Frank. I think we're well past that.I mean everybody's been looking for a reason to uh to get nervous and every time they do they they regret it a week or a day or a month later. So I think we're in a ver ...

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CNBC contributor Ron Insana, warns that a “shadow Fed chair” could shake investor confidence, risk failed Treasury auctions, weaken the dollar, and raise interest rates across the curve. ...

Market Outlook - The market is on pace to open at records, with a generally bullish outlook on stocks [1] - Diversification is key, with a preference for owning growthier value and "garbier" growth stocks, focusing on dividend growers rather than just payers [2] - The US market is favored, with an overweight position, but exposure to developed international and emerging markets is maintained [2] - Equities are viewed favorably, with a suggestion to overweight equities and have some exposure to fixed income for traditional diversification [3] Sector Focus - Consumer discretionary is a sector of interest, highlighted by Nike's earnings [4] - Despite Nike beating low earnings expectations, issues like a billion-dollar tariff expense and supply chain problems are flagged, with sales expected to be lower [5] - The American consumer is seen as remarkably resilient due to strong job market, supporting the consumer discretionary sector [6] Monetary Policy & Risk - Concerns about a "shadow Fed president" are considered less significant, as diverse opinions already exist within the Federal Reserve [7] - The Federal Reserve's independence is crucial, and potential commentary from other channels should be viewed in light of Jerome Powell's stance [8] - Expectation of rate cuts, potentially starting in September and with another 100 basis points (1%) removed by the end of the year from the monetary policy elevation since March 2022 [8][9]