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💰Markets Weigh Trade Talks and Tech Stumbles

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Markets are taking a breather after record highs, with investors digesting new trade deal headlines, a contentious tax bill fight in Washington, and a pullback in big tech. Rising Treasury yields and cautiousFed updates add to the uncertainty, while optimism around AI spending and easing tariffs is still in play. It's a reminder that to succeed in this environment we need careful attention to shifting trends and fundamentals.

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BIG IDEA 1💡
Trade Tensions, Fiscal Drama, and Fed Watch

Markets Retreat From Highs

  • Markets Slip from Record Highs – The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back after setting new peaks Monday, as profit-taking in big tech met rising Treasury yields and cautious investor sentiment.

  • Tech Pullback Leads Decline – Major tech names started Q3 on a weak note, with investors reassessing stretched valuations after a strong first half of the year.

  • Yields Move Higher – Treasury yields rose as traders weighed fresh trade and fiscal risks, pressuring rate-sensitive sectors and dimming near-term market momentum.

Trade Talks Hit Mixed Notes

  • Trade Talks Show Progress and Risks – The US and China negotiated micro deals to avoid tariffs ahead of a July 9 deadline, offering hope for easing global tensions.

  • Canada Relents on Digital Tax – Ottawa withdrew its planned tax on tech companies at the last minute, smoothing relations with Washington and helping big tech sentiment.

  • Japan Negotiations Falter – Talks with Japan hit obstacles, leaving open the risk of 20–50% tariffs returning on key sectors and complicating the broader trade landscape.

Fiscal Policy Sparks Debate

  • Trump’s Tax Bill Fuels Debt Concerns – The Senate narrowly passed a sweeping tax-and-spend bill expected to add over $3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.

  • Debt Ceiling Jitters Rise – Failure to pass a companion House bill could push the Treasury toward a summer deadline and possible default risk.

  • Market Eyes Political Drama – Investors remain wary as clashes over spending caps and fiscal policies create uncertainty in markets.

BIG IDEA 2💡
Tech, Crypto, and Commodities Navigate Volatile Signals

Crypto Faces Profit-Taking

  • Bitcoin Faces Profit-Taking – Bitcoin fell slightly to around $107,000 after strong June gains, with risk appetite cooling as trade tensions and fiscal uncertainty resurfaced.

  • Altcoins Struggle to Recover – Solana, Cardano, and other tokens extended prior declines, with broader crypto markets lagging equity strength.

  • Coinbase Stake Trimmed – ARK Invest sold nearly $44 million worth of Coinbase shares after a record rally, locking in gains but sparking debate about valuation.

Some investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and exploring alternative digital assets.

AI Optimism Hits Pause

  • AI Momentum Faces a Breather – Big tech stocks cooled as investors reassessed valuations despite forecasts of $2 trillion in AI spending over the next three years.

  • Favorites Still in Focus – Analysts highlight Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon as long-term leaders positioned to benefit from the AI infrastructure build-out.

  • Second-Half Optimism – Wedbush and Wolfe Research see tech regaining strength later in 2025 if macro risks stabilize and enterprise AI adoption accelerates.

Gold Gains on Uncertainty

  • Gold Benefits from Safe-Haven Demand – Spot gold rose 1.1% as tariff worries and a weakening dollar boosted its appeal amid global uncertainty.

  • Analysts Eye Limited Upside – HSBC raised its short-term target but warned that higher supply and diminishing physical demand could cap longer-term gains.

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Today’s Inflation Rate: 2.32% (just slightly down)

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