Summary
Bloomberg Surveillance covers the nine-day winning streak in equities driven by strong AI-related earnings. Guests discuss market breadth, inflation risks from oil and tariffs, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Key investment ideas include a bullish S&P 500 target and a positive view on Broadcom earnings.
- Equity markets extended a nine-day winning streak on the S&P 500, the longest in about a year.
- AI-related earnings continued to drive the rally, with Broadcom results awaited after the bell.
- Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fresh tariff proposals from the White House created uncertainty around inflation and Fed policy.
- SpaceX priced its record-breaking IPO at $135 per share, reserved 30% for retail investors.
- The Fed chair's potential removal of the dot plot and changes to forward guidance were debated.
- Consumer spending data from retailers like Macy's and Ulta showed resilience despite higher gasoline prices.
- Strategists warned of stretched technicals and potential reversion in high-beta momentum stocks.
- BNY Wealth raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000, citing fundamental earnings strength.