Markets Weekly May 2, 2026
Спикеры
Joseph Wang
— Автор, Central Banking 101 / бывший старший трейдер, Федеральная резервная система
Joseph Wang discusses weaker-than-expected GDP growth, mixed MAG7 earnings, and the risk of a global rate hiking cycle driven by rising energy prices from the Strait of Hormuz closure. He also analyzes the Japanese yen's continued weakness and potential BOJ intervention.
- US GDP grew 2%, but AI data center buildout masked underlying weakness.
- MAG7 earnings were mixed with Meta disappointing and Google surging.
- Free cash flow is being diverted to AI capex, reducing buybacks and raising equity supply risks.
- Global central banks are on watch for rate hikes due to oil-driven inflation, with BOE and ECB hinting at possible moves.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure keeps oil prices elevated; risk of further surge if it persists.
- Japanese yen continues to weaken as low real rates outweigh BOJ intervention.
- Japan hinted at possible intervention in oil markets to curb speculation.
- The market may be underappreciating the economic impact of the energy shock.
Идеи
AI capex benefits semiconductor companies.
Semiconductor companies like Nvidia benefit from AI-driven demand for memory chips, with RAM prices quadrupling due to supply constraints and hyperscaler spending. This supports continued upside in semiconductor stocks and indexes like the SOX.
Joseph Wang
Автор, Central Banking 101 / бывший старший трейдер, Федеральная резервная система
10:55
Oil to rise on prolonged Hormuz closure.
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing an energy shock that will keep oil prices elevated or push them higher, as inventories draw down and central banks may be forced to hike. The market underappreciates the economic impact, and oil could shoot up quickly.
Joseph Wang
Автор, Central Banking 101 / бывший старший трейдер, Федеральная резервная система
13:14
Yen to weaken due to low real rates.
The Japanese yen will continue to weaken because monetary policy remains too easy with interest rates below 1% while inflation is 2-3%, resulting in very low real rates. BOJ interventions are temporary and the yen's depreciation will persist until rates are hiked.
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