Welcome back. Let's bring in our all-star panel to discuss everything that's swirling around with the markets today after what's been a really busy week already. Michelle Crusa Cabrera, CEO of MCC Global Enterprises, a CNBC contributor.Ryan Dietrich is chief market strategist the Carson Group and Marco Papic is the macro and geopolitical strategist for BCA research. Welcome to you all. So much to get to, but first Michelle, you're here on set.It's so great to have you. >> Pleasure. >> I got to start with th ...

Geopolitical Developments - The U.S. has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid ongoing negotiations with Iran, signaling a willingness for military action if a favorable deal is not reached [2][3] - Treasury Secretary Besson indicated that the U.S. dollar has been used to influence protests in Iran, which reflects the geopolitical dynamics affecting the currency [4] Market Analysis - The S&P 500 and Dow have both seen nine consecutive months of gains on a total return basis, indicating a strong bull market despite recent market fluctuations [8] - Oil prices have shown a sustainable rise, contrasting with previous periods of stability in Iran, suggesting increased market volatility [5][6] Investment Sentiment - Current market sentiment has shifted from greed to fear, with a notable increase in short interest in technology ETFs, indicating a cautious outlook among investors [10][11] - Valuations in the software sector are at their lowest since 2013, presenting potential investment opportunities despite the prevailing market pessimism [13] Trade and Tariff Implications - The overall tariff level in the U.S. stands at 14.2%, with expectations that it may decrease to closer to 10% by year-end, which could provide fiscal stimulus [16][17] - Anticipation of a significant bank deal with China may include a currency component, potentially exerting downward pressure on the U.S. dollar [17][18]