Fed rates, AI spending and bond yields shape the market outlook 9/18/26
Summary
Morgan Brennan opens the show with a market check, highlighting a rebound in tech stocks and a sharp decline in financials following earnings warnings from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. The episode features a deep dive into the Bank of Japan’s historic rate hike, with guest Steve Sedgwick warning of significant risks due to Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio and aging population. Dan Ives joins to discuss the AI sector, emphasizing the rise of sovereign AI and the resilience of software stocks despite regulatory debates. Later, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pereja explains how rising mortgage rates a…
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Edward Jones
Market Check: Stocks, Bonds, and Oil
Global Bond Yields and Central Bank Decisions
Japan's Debt, Deficit, and Wage Concerns
AI Regulation and Industry Trust Issues
AI Industry Momentum and Regulatory Capture
Data Control and the Software Renaissance
Meta Connect and Open Source AI Strategies
US vs China AI Capabilities and Wrap-up
Sponsor: Venture Global
Sponsor: California Closets
Housing Market Pressure and Mortgage Rates
Consumer Spending and Rents Trends
First-Time Homebuyer Opportunities
Local Market Variations and Refinancing
Sponsor: EssilorLocus Myopia Lenses
Sponsors: Energy Transfer and Kraft Mac
AI Exposure in Retirement Portfolios
Target Date Fund Risks and Event Promo
Market Recap: Sectors, Bonds, and BOJ
News: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Trump
Japan's Rate Hike and Savings Shifts
US Treasury Holdings and BOJ Politics
US Fiscal Risks and Energy Geopolitics
China Trade, Yuan, and Crypto Markets
Sponsor: iPhone 18 Lead Times
Technical Analysis: Key Levels and Options
Fed Policy Debate: Credibility vs Supply Shocks
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