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· Post-Market Alpha · by Buzzberg Research
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Energy shortage
1 video · 7mCrude constraints are moving into refined products as Gulf exports and inventory buffers shrink.
Commodity rally entering a dangerous phase
Jeff Currie argues the commodity rally has shifted from product-led noise to crude-led signal, with shortages migrating upstream. He cites China's return to the market and global chokepoints as drivers, warning that the current 'scarcity plus debasement' environment is toxic for inflation.
Rates pressure
1 video · 4mCore CPI surprised to the upside while market participants debated whether one hike becomes a longer cycle.
Core CPI monthly inflation exceeds expectations
August core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month, which was one-tenth hotter than the 0.2% consensus estimate, despite headline CPI matching expectations.
AI execution
2 videos · 2h 20mLarge capex plans remain intact, but power, permits, commissioning and balance-sheet capacity are the binding variables.
Modular data centers compress build times to 12 months
Modular construction shifts mechanical and electrical work off-site to factories, allowing parallel construction and reducing build timelines from 18-24 months to approximately 12 months.
Oracle AI cloud growth and backlog
Oracle reported cloud infrastructure revenue doubling and booked over $30 billion in new AI cloud contracts, which analysts argue overshadows concerns regarding the company's leveraged balance sheet and negative free cash flow.
Private credit cycle risks
Private credit has become frothy with slipping underwriting standards, though the speaker views it as structurally useful and non-systemic.