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The Weekly Five
A Cautious Tone
Markets pulled back this week as investors weighed their enthusiasm for AI-driven tech leaders against lofty valuations, while mounting labor market stress and shifting expectations for monetary policy have added to the overall cautious tone.
- What are the primary drivers of this week’s AI and AI-adjacent equity selloff?
- What is your assessment of current labor market conditions?
- What is your outlook for monetary policy easing for the remainder of 2025 and for 2026?
- Can you break down the internal dynamics that are shaping U.S. equity markets?
- What is your outlook for earnings fundamentals in 2026?
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