Market Performance & Sentiment - The first half of the year saw an extraordinary market bounce from the April lows, with significant intra-quarter swings [1][2][3] - Sentiment change was notable, with Meta up almost 30% and JP Morgan up almost 20% [2] - The NASDAQ is on the verge of making a new relative high against the S&P, a key indicator for market players [7] - The S&P and NASDAQ made brief new highs, closing the first half near all-time highs with a VIX below 17 [8][9] Economic Factors & Risks - The first half of the year was one of the worst for the US dollar since the 1970s, with a nearly 7% move lower in the dollar index during Q2 [5] - A weaker dollar is beneficial for multinationals and the big tech trade [9] - The Fed lowered its growth target for the US for the second half of the year [10] - There is confusion regarding the Fed's next move, with scenarios for both lowering and maintaining interest rates [11][12] Sector Performance & Concerns - The reemergence of big tech companies has been a significant driver [6] - While tech may continue to drive the market higher, caution is advised due to potential shifts in the dollar or crude oil prices [9] - Energy, materials, home builders, retail, and pharma sectors are underperforming, indicating a lack of broad-based rally [9][10]

Joining us now is Evercore chairman emeritus and black rockck co-founder Ralph Schlaststein right here on set. It's great to have you. Welcome.It's great to be here. Let's start right there. Uh because what what an incredible second quarter we had.Uh tariff tantrum. Is it over. Is is the fear about peak tariffs behind us.Well, I I think you can never say it's completely behind us because I don't think we have a absolutely certain path as to where the president and his team are going to take the tariff discu ...

🔥 UPDATE: Most major banks now expect the Fed to cut rates by 25–100bps starting as early as July, while a few still see no cuts in 2025. https://t.co/rjnPVpIMYM ...

Interest Rate Impact - A 1% interest rate may solve the looming debt bubble [1] - A 1% interest rate provides an opportunity to refinance debt over an elongated period [1] - Minimal interest could make paying off massive debt more realistic [1] - Younger generations may be able to consider buying homes without massive debt overhang [1] Economic Consequences - The cost of goods will increase if interest rates go to 1% [1] - The value of the dollar will decrease significantly [2] Opportunities with Dollars - Opportunities include buying a house, buying a car, refinancing debt, and using credit cards [2]

Interest Rate Impact - Cost of goods will increase due to interest rate changes [1] - The dollar's purchasing power will decrease significantly [1] - Lower interest rates make buying a house, buying a car, refinancing debt, and credit card interest more affordable for those with capital [1] Investment Strategies - Individuals with the ability to save capital should consider two strategies [1] - Strategy 1: Accumulate as much capital as possible in "safe" ETFs like S&P, Nasdaq, or money market funds until rates are below 3%, then buy a house [2] - Strategy 2: Invest aggressively in assets like individual shares, crypto, and luxury collectibles, as their value is expected to increase parabolically with significantly lower rates [2]

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Welcome back. The S&P 500 NASDAQ hitting record highs this morning as we close out the first half of the year. Joining us now, Apollo global management chief economist Torson Sllock to give his outlook for the economy in the second half of the year.Torson, very good morning to you. Good to see you. Thanks for having me.Um, just that snapshot on what we learned there from Kevin Hasset and the developments over the weekend. Is is your expectation that the big beautiful bill ultimately does whether it's this w ...

Scott Bessent indicated it wouldn’t make sense for the government to ramp up sales of longer-term securities given where yields are today, though he held out hope that interest rates across maturities will be falling as inflation slows. https://t.co/0JlIiHjDpl ...

Swedish retail sales fell the most in more than two decades last month, increasing pressure on the country’s central bank to lower rates again https://t.co/oZ6dnP2XDH ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or sector discussed Core Insights - The Federal Reserve is in a "wait-and-see" mode, with Chair Powell indicating that the economy is "solid" and the policy is moderately restrictive, allowing the Fed to remain patient [1][4] - Inflation is projected to rise to 3.0-3.3% for both headline and core PCE by year-end, influenced by tariffs and a tight labor market [3][8] - The Fed's future actions will depend on economic data, particularly regarding inflation and labor market conditions, with potential interest rate cuts forecasted to begin in March 2026 [3][8] Summary by Sections Economic Outlook - The Fed anticipates that tariffs will increase prices over the summer, aligning with the report's view [1] - Chair Powell noted that the impact of tariffs on inflation could be either short-lived or more persistent, depending on various factors [5][10] Labor Market - Immigration controls are expected to keep labor force growth low, contributing to a tight labor market [3][11] - The Fed is monitoring per-capita economic health due to slowing population growth, which may present a different picture than aggregate data [12] Monetary Policy - The Fed is not expected to make preemptive cuts, with most committee members believing that conditions for cuts will be met by year-end [8] - Chair Powell emphasized the uncertainty surrounding tariff pass-through to consumers and the need for caution in policy adjustments [10]