A Pending Chainsaw Massacre?

Feb 24, 2025

10:09 am

President Trump’s unrelenting stance on tariffs, coupled with deeper cuts to government spending (chainsaw-inspired, as Elon Musk perhaps would prefer), is causing significant disruptions to the US economy. The resulting uncertainty has caused tremendous shock that is rippling through various sectors, leading to market volatility and growing investor unease. The euphoria that followed the election…

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Investor Exuberance at Odds with Valuations and Inflation Data

Feb 17, 2025

8:59 am

• US retail investors are at their exuberant best • Last week’s US inflation data was concerning but markets shrugged off the bearish thoughts • Fed minutes due out this week key to near term sentiment • In Australia, RBA to cut rates for first time in four years • Japanese economic data for GDP…

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This is Not Going Well

Feb 11, 2025

9:41 am

• Market Uncertainty Rises Amid US Policy Shifts – Disruptive policymaking in the US continues to keep investors on edge. • Consumer Confidence Wanes Amid Inflation Concerns – US consumers fret about near-term inflation worries persist. • Tech Stocks Face Pressure – High valuations and mixed quarterly earnings outlooks weigh on US technology stocks. •…

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Investment Strategy

Feb 6, 2025

9:38 am

• Trade war begins, likely leading to global market volatility. • India’s Union Budget shifts its focus to consumption, unlike previous budgets that emphasized capex. • Personal income tax cut will leave more disposable income in the hands of the middle class, likely supporting the recovery of urban demand. • The budget is neutral for…

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