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Inflation And The AI Supercycle

Oct 14, 2026 · 43m

Summary

Jeffrey Hirsch discusses his bullish outlook on the "AI Super Boom," arguing that current volatility aligns with historical "October Phobia" and midterm election cycles. He details how to use specific MACD settings to confirm seasonal buy signals and analyzes sector rotation opportunities in technology, healthcare, and telecommunications. Hirsch emphasizes that while market concentration in major tech stocks is notable, the broader technological revolution supports long-term growth, making late October a prime time for strategic accumulation.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: CME Group Single Stock Futures Introduction and Jeff's background with the Almanac Market cycles and the Super Boom thesis October Phobia and seasonal trading patterns Historical market resilience and volatility Inflation, AI, and long-term index projections Political cycles and congressional control impact Midterm election year market performance Current market position and equal-weighted S&P Comparing Trump's first and second term cycles Why the market is resilient despite bad news Intramonth seasonality and October setup MACD indicators for seasonal buy and sell signals Sector seasonality and specific stock opportunities Market concentration and the Magnificent Seven Telecommunications and SpaceX investment outlook Fundamental analysis criteria for AI stocks Closing remarks and show promotion
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