One of the most aggressive AI melt-ups globally just hit its first real air pocket. Spot-up, vol-up works great…until everybody suddenly realizes they are naked to the downside.

But the real danger isn’t Nvidia crashing. It’s the zombie laggards suddenly waking up and ripping the short leg straight through hedge fund books.

One of the most aggressive AI melt-ups globally just hit its first real air pocket. Spot-up, vol-up works great…until everybody suddenly realizes they are naked to the downside.

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...markets will naturally begin thinking about whether a future leadership transition could imply a different mix of fiscal priorities, spending plans and taxation...

When bonds sell off, equities rarely digest it well. If we start getting sustained bond market volatility again, then all else equal you see risk off behavior...