Morning Call 9/25/26
Summary
Morning Call covers a volatile trading week marked by US Treasury yields hitting multi-decade highs and a rare September nor’easter threatening the East Coast. The show analyzes the ongoing US-China summit, noting a lack of tangible trade deals despite high-level diplomatic engagement, while also discussing the AI sector’s resilience despite recent setbacks for Oracle and Blue Owl. Guests warn that rising bond yields and high-yield market divergence signal potential equity risks, urging investors to adopt a more defensive posture.
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Sponsor: Edward Jones
Morning Call Introduction and Market Previews
Stock Market Futures and Weekly Performance
AI Sector Concerns: Data Center Delays
Treasury Auctions and Rising Bond Yields
Oil Prices and Global Market Wrap-up
Global Bond Markets: US, Japan, and Europe
Trump-Xi Summit: Dinner and Guest List Details
Beijing Reaction: Taiwan and Arms Sales
China's Push for US Investment and Trade
Trade Extension, Boeing, and Iran Negotiations
China's Shift in Taiwan Strategy and Future Meetings
Clarification on Chinese CEO Attendance
Sponsors: LinkedIn and Google Cloud
Market Analysis: Bond Yields and Stock Risk
Sponsors: LinkedIn and McDonald's
Weather: Rare September Nor'easter Warning
Market Flash: Strong IPO Performance
Market Update: Futures, Dollar, and Energy
Corporate News: Akamai, OpenAI, Tesla, Costco
Policy: Potential Diesel Export Ban
Interview: US-China AI Strategy and Defense
Investing: Bond Yields vs. Dividend Stocks
Call Sheet: Fed Outlook and Trade Truce
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