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The Fed’s Next Problem Isn’t Inflation. It’s Credibility Under Stress.
Layoff signals and a global equity slide pushed traders to price a nearer Fed cut, even as the baseline still says “hold.” That gap is the risk.
When the “Safe Haven” Becomes the Source of Stress
A violent metals unwind, amplified by margin changes and forced selling, turned commodities from refuge into risk, while a stronger dollar tightened conditions across assets.
The Market Is Relearning That “Tech” Is a Risk Factor, Not a Shelter
A tech-led slide pulled global equities off record levels, revived defensive positioning, and tightened the market’s tolerance for AI-driven uncertainty ahead of the next inflation read.
When Tech Margins Crack, Everything Else Reprices
A single margin shock in U.S. tech pushed Asia off record levels, pulled money into Treasuries, and forced markets to admit AI optimism now carries a cost.
Recalibrating India's Monetary Path: The Case for Delayed Easing
Nomura's decision to withdraw its April rate-cut forecast for India underscores a critical shift in monetary policy expectations. Driven by persistent inflation and the Reserve Bank of India's ongoing liquidit…
Top 10 Charts from 2025
Join Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh as he unpacks his favorite charts from 2025, offering a finance expert's perspective on the year's pivotal market events, from the rise of AI and global investor tre…