AI, rates and global growth shape the market outlook 10/6/26
Summary
Morning Call covers U.S. stock futures poised for gains as the Nasdaq hits new highs on AI-driven momentum, despite 10-year Treasury yields reaching their highest levels since 2002. The episode features an interview with Steve Sedgwick on France’s escalating debt crisis and political instability, alongside Sarah Bianchi’s analysis of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and their market implications. Additional segments discuss SpaceX’s recent stock surge, Google’s orbital AI experiments, and Redwire’s expansion into space infrastructure, while also highlighting housing affordability concern…
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Sponsor: Edward Jones
U.S. stock futures and Nasdaq record high
Bond yields and dollar index levels
Energy markets: Crude oil and gasoline prices
Global markets: Asia and Europe equity performance
France's debt crisis and political dynamics
U.S. midterm elections: Historical market trends
Interview: Sarah Bianchi on election implications
Corporate news: Alphabet, McKesson, and AMD
Sponsor: Venture Global
Sponsor: ZocDoc
SpaceX stock surge and Elon Musk's wealth
Google's AI satellite project in space
Interview: Redwire on orbital data centers
Sponsor: ZocDoc
Sponsor: Monday.com
Housing affordability and mortgage rates in PA
Market update and private credit Fed review
Interview: BlackRock on AI, yields, and crypto
AMD and AI infrastructure price target hikes
Panel: Bond opportunities and global investment
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