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Sarah Hunt
— Главный рыночный стратег, Alpine Saxon Woods
The episode covers the extended US naval blockade of Iran and its impact on oil prices, the upcoming Fed decision and Jay Powell's uncertain future, and big tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. Guests debate whether oil will continue to rise, whether AI capex is justified, and whether the Fed can remain patient amid supply shocks. Key themes include the tension between high oil prices and equity resilience, the AI arms race among hyperscalers, and the political drama surrounding the Fed chair transition.
- President Trump tells aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iran, keeping oil prices elevated.
- Brent crude rises for an eighth consecutive day, nearing $115; WTI also up.
- Fed expected to hold rates steady; focus is on Powell's future and whether he stays as governor.
- Big tech earnings after the bell: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet; Wall Street looks for AI ROI.
- OpenAI is reportedly struggling to meet sales targets, raising questions about AI capex sustainability.
- Guests disagree on whether oil prices will continue to rise or if the spike is temporary.
- Vertical integration is seen as a key advantage for Alphabet over OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Economic data shows strength in durable goods and housing starts, complicating the Fed's outlook.