
Inside Markets — Third Phase of AI Trade
The AI theme in equities is evolving as markets begin to recognize the incremental revenue/margin opportunity for software providers.

The AI theme in equities is evolving as markets begin to recognize the incremental revenue/margin opportunity for software providers.

Cyclical equity groups are overbought and consolidating recent gains rather than selling off.

We keep a tactically bullish near-term outlook given positive seasonal fund flows and wide-open buyback window into the week of 12/23.

Cyclical/value stocks edge closer to inclusion in the momentum factor as the RTY/NDX Index ratio signals the potential for a more lasting cyclical rotation.

The SPX maintains bullish trend dynamics at levels above 5600 with our Russell 2000/Nasdaq 100 ratio (RTY/NDX) now signaling an increased likelihood for the next leg to be led by cyclically-sensitive sectors.

The fundamental driver of today’s pullback in bond yields was Friday afternoon’s nomination of Bessent to fun Treasury.

Strong seasonal fund flows, wide open buyback window and bullish post-election playbook suggest trend continuation across US equity markets into February.

The financial press continues to refer to tariffs as inflationary, which isn’t technically correct.

Uncertainty around the timing and magnitude of policy changes is being priced near worst-case outcomes.

Last week’s pullback in US equities followed some controversial Trump cabinet picks that undermined confidence with the potential for contentious confirmation hearings to become a distraction for a pro-growth agenda.