We're back: AI selloff reverses, US earnings, Aussie property & more
Summary
Hosts Bryce and Ren recap five weeks of market activity, covering a volatile AI sector pullback, strong Q2 earnings from big tech, and the collapse of leveraged hedge funds. They discuss macro headwinds including US inflation, tariffs, and Iran tensions, alongside Australia’s softening housing market and rising EV sales. The episode emphasizes that despite short-term volatility, broad market gains continue, warning against timing trades in such a dynamic environment.
Topics discussed
Intro, disclaimer, and Bryce's return from holiday
Bryce's Europe trip and FinFest ticket update
AI market pullback: SOX index and SpaceX drop
Oracle debt fears and Leopold Ashenbrenner's fund collapse
Korean margin calls and continued AI spending commitments
Earnings season: Big Tech results (Alphabet, MSFT, AMZN, AAPL)
SpaceX earnings, Starlink growth, and AI CapEx
Other earnings: Caterpillar, GE, Banks, and Oil companies
Macro outlook: Iran conflict, inflation, and US tariffs
Australian housing market softening and final takeaways
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