Capital Markets Quickie

The day after the Fed's first hike since 2023 brought relief on all fronts: the 10-year yield snapped an eight-day rising streak, Brent slipped to around $104 on pipeline restart hopes, and the S&P 500 rebounded about 1% with the chip index up 3%. Experts credited Kevin Warsh's hawkishness with restoring the Fed's inflation-fighting credibility.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

The Fed raised rates by a quarter point to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous vote, its first hike since July 2023, with 16 of 18 officials projecting at least one more increase this year. Stocks turned lower during Kevin Warsh's hawkish press conference, the Dow losing 1.2%, while the DAX had closed 0.5% higher on easing oil prices before the decision.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.04%, its highest since 2007, as oil held near $108 Brent, handing stocks a second straight down day ahead of the Fed. Markets overwhelmingly expect a quarter-point hike on Wednesday, with the new projections and Kevin Warsh's press conference set to reveal whether more is coming.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

A weekend essay by Anthropic's Dario Amodei calling for a slower pace of frontier AI development, echoed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, sent chip stocks tumbling worldwide while software names like Salesforce and SAP rallied. With the 10-year yield briefly touching 5% for the first time since 2023 and Brent above $108, the Fed's two-day meeting now takes center stage.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

August CPI came in at 3.4% with core at 2.4%, cementing expectations for a Fed rate hike at next week's meeting. Stocks rallied anyway as oil retreated from nearly $110 Brent, with the Dow jumping 1% to snap its longest losing streak since late April, though all major indexes still posted weekly losses.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

The biggest wave of shipping attacks since the war began sent WTI up 6.7% to $102 and Brent to nearly $108, their highest closes since mid-May, handing stocks a fourth straight losing day. With PPI accelerating, Fed hike odds climbed to about 70%, the ECB raised rates to 2.5%, and Friday's CPI report now decides everything.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Brent crude broke above $100 for the first time since July as the US destroyed five Iranian tankers and the fighting spread toward the Red Sea, sending the DAX down 1.7% while US stocks lost about half a percent. The Treasury countered with a tripled $6 billion bond buyback, and Meta jumped on its new AI agent Muse ahead of Thursday's ECB decision and US producer prices.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities pushed Brent to the brink of $100, handing the Dow a 628-point loss as Wall Street returned from the Labor Day weekend. Canada's retaliatory tariffs added to the pressure, while the DAX treaded water at 26,000 points ahead of Thursday's producer prices and Friday's crucial consumer price data.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

With US markets closed for Labor Day, Europe treaded water as the DAX held the 26,000 mark and Brent crude climbed above $97. Asia's tech markets rallied on, led by South Korea, and now everything turns to this week's US inflation data, which experts say will decide between a Fed hike and a hold.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

August payrolls came in at 162,000, roughly triple expectations, pushing September rate-hike odds back above 50% and the 2-year yield to its highest since January 2025. Stocks slipped modestly, Lululemon crashed around 20% on cut forecasts, while the DAX defied the data thanks to a 6.5% Volkswagen surge.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled he'd support holding rates steady in September, sending the Dow up 1.2% for its best day in a month while yields eased from multi-year highs. The DAX reclaimed 26,000 points, and now all eyes turn to Friday's US jobs report, the last big data point before the Fed's decision.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as the 10-year yield retreated from 4.82%, its highest since November 2023, with Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon leading the way. Weak ADP jobs data and a cautious Fed Beige Book set the stage for Friday's crucial jobs report, while Asia's tech indexes slid up to 4%.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil toward $90 and global bond yields higher, handing the Dow its worst day in weeks at -0.8%. Apple bucked the trend, rising almost 3% on John Ternus's first day as CEO, while the DAX slipped 1.1% to below 26,000 points.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil back above $85 and the 10-year yield to its highest since January 2025, sending stocks modestly lower on Monday. Still, August closed as a winning month, with the Dow up 1.4%, the S&P 500 gaining about 2.5% and the Nasdaq around 3%, powered by tech.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole speech as Fed chair to declare inflation too high, sending September rate-hike odds toward 60% while Wall Street slipped only modestly. Germany's Dax celebrated instead, climbing 0.8% to a fresh record high as falling oil prices and hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening added support.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street rewarded the earnings fireworks, with Nvidia jumping more than 8%, Salesforce and CrowdStrike posting double-digit gains and the Nasdaq climbing 1.3%. Attention now shifts to Jackson Hole, where hawkish Fed voices set the stage for Kevin Warsh's first big speech as Fed chair.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Salesforce stole Nvidia's spotlight, surging over 12% after hours on strong results, a raised outlook and the launch of Claudeforce with Anthropic, a plugin that brings sales work directly into Claude. Nvidia also beat, with revenue more than doubling and guidance of $108 billion, well above estimates.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks rose for a third straight day as yields eased, oil fell about 3% on Iran de-escalation signals and chip stocks rebounded ahead of Nvidia's earnings. After the bell, Intuit beat expectations with 14% revenue growth and its first $20 billion-plus year, though its fiscal 2027 outlook points to slower growth.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Semiconductor stocks slid on Monday ahead of Nvidia's crucial Wednesday earnings, dragging the Nasdaq down 0.8% while the Dow rose 0.3% on easing yields. Washington unveiled its 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions campaign against Iran, yet oil fell more than 2% and Bitcoin hit its highest level since May.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Stocks closed a turbulent week on a friendly note, with the Dow up about 1% as bond markets calmed and US business activity hit a four-year high, though all major indexes still posted weekly losses. Bitcoin surged 6.6% to $77,000 for its best week in two years, while gold climbed to a three-month high.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

The Dow tumbled about 700 points on Thursday as bond yields rebounded, oil neared $100 and Walmart sank 9% after flagging a cautious US consumer despite beating earnings estimates. In stark contrast, South Korea's Kospi surged 5.9% on massive Samsung and SK Hynix shareholder-return plans.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday after the Treasury said it would more than double its buybacks of longer-dated bonds, pulling yields off multi-decade highs. Moderna doubled on cancer vaccine data with Merck, while Asia saw a brutal chip selloff with the Kospi down 5.8%.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Global bond yields surged to multi-decade highs on Tuesday as the US-Iran standoff kept oil elevated, with the 30-year Treasury yield hitting a 19-year high. Semiconductors bore the brunt: the chip index plunged 5.5%, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.3% and the S&P 500 0.7% lower.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks fell on Monday as fears of a renewed US-Iran escalation pushed oil up more than 2.5% and the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest level in decades. Japan's Nikkei bucked the trend with a record close near 70,000, powered by a 15% surge in chipmaker Kioxia.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street paused after Thursday's records, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% but still sealing its third straight winning week as consumer sentiment soured. Reddit jumped over 10% on its upcoming S&P 500 inclusion, while the DAX rose 0.5% on SAP strength and Asia ended mixed.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

The S&P 500 crossed 7,800 for the first time ever after flat July producer prices cooled fears of a September rate hike. Meanwhile, Cisco and Cerebras slumped after earnings, oil dropped more than two percent, and Tokyo's Topix closed at a record high.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks moved mostly higher as July inflation cooled slightly and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates unchanged in September. Middle East tensions and Brent crude near $90 remain key risks for inflation and bond yields.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street slipped as tensions between the US and Iran kept oil prices elevated and weighed on Big Tech. Attention now turns to today's US inflation report and what it could mean for Federal Reserve policy.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US stocks edged lower as rising oil prices and weakness in Nvidia weighed on sentiment. Investors are now looking toward Wednesday's CPI report as the next major test for markets and the Federal Reserve.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

U.S. inflation returns to center stage this week as higher energy prices threaten the improvement seen in June. Consumer prices, producer inflation, retail sales and sentiment will offer a fresh look at the resilience of the American economy.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street paused after its recent rally as higher Treasury yields, artificial intelligence concerns, and mixed earnings weighed on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed ahead of today's closely watched US employment report.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street took a breather as investors reacted to disappointing post-earnings moves in SpaceX and AMD despite solid results. At the same time, renewed hopes for a Hormuz agreement between the US and Iran helped keep oil markets calm.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street returned to record highs as strong earnings from Caterpillar and Palantir fueled another technology rally. After the bell, SpaceX delivered its first public earnings report, showing explosive revenue growth but leaving investors with mixed feelings.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Big Tech fueled a strong rally to begin August as easing geopolitical tensions and improving manufacturing data lifted investor confidence. Attention is now turning toward major earnings releases and Friday's closely watched US jobs report.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

SpaceX headlines one of the busiest weeks of earnings season as investors search for answers on artificial intelligence spending and corporate profitability. Consumer giants and technology suppliers will also help shape market sentiment in the days ahead.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Stocks ended the week on a high as strong Big Tech earnings outweighed rising bond yields and renewed inflation concerns. Meanwhile, one of the most talked-about AI hedge funds collapsed, highlighting the risks of excessive leverage even during powerful technology trends.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Microsoft fueled a powerful technology rally after delivering exceptional earnings, while Amazon added more optimism with another strong quarter after the market closed. Investors also weighed softer inflation data against rising bond yields and ongoing geopolitical tensions.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Stocks fell after the Federal Reserve delivered a surprisingly divided rate decision while rising oil prices and higher bond yields added pressure. After the closing bell, Microsoft impressed investors, but Meta showed that strong revenue growth alone is no longer enough for the market.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher as strong corporate earnings offset renewed concerns about artificial intelligence investments. Investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Technology stocks came under pressure as semiconductor shares weakened, while falling oil prices lifted hopes that inflation pressures could continue to ease. Investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve decision and a crucial wave of Big Tech earnings.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

This week is packed with major technology earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting, and key inflation and economic growth data. Investors will be watching whether the AI boom continues to justify its enormous investment costs.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Markets closed a volatile week as investors weighed AI spending concerns, new U.S. tariffs, and resilient economic data. At the same time, oil prices pulled back after briefly reaching one hundred dollars per barrel.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street sold off as investors questioned rising AI spending plans from Alphabet and Tesla while oil prices climbed above one hundred dollars amid escalating Middle East tensions. Strong labor market data added another twist by reinforcing concerns that interest rates could stay higher for longer.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street edged lower as investors waited for the first major technology earnings of the season, while new tariff developments and rising oil prices added to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, the conflict involving Iran continued to push geopolitical risks back into focus.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street rebounded as semiconductor stocks extended their rally and investors prepared for a crucial round of Big Tech earnings. Trade tensions with Canada and developments in the Middle East remained important themes for markets.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US markets slipped as investors waited for a crucial week of Big Tech earnings while renewed tensions in the Middle East kept oil markets on edge. Artificial intelligence expectations and geopolitical risks remained the main themes driving investor sentiment.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street pulled back as investors questioned lofty artificial intelligence valuations and reacted to a fresh wave of corporate earnings. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and mixed economic data also kept markets on edge.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

U.S. stocks moved higher after another encouraging inflation report strengthened hopes that price pressures are easing. Investors also focused on artificial intelligence, strong technology earnings optimism, and rising geopolitical tensions.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

US inflation came in below expectations, supporting equities and reinforcing optimism around the AI sector. At the same time, investors continued to monitor rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

Wall Street started the week on the defensive as rising geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices higher and weighed on technology stocks. Investors are now preparing for key inflation reports and the beginning of second-quarter earnings season.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.

This week begins with two major market catalysts: fresh U.S. inflation data and the start of second-quarter earnings season. Investors will also closely watch what the country's largest banks say about the economy and capital markets.>>> Follow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/>>> Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/Disclaimer for "Capital Markets Quickie" Podcast:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. "Capital Markets Quickie" does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.