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AI Rally Stalls Despite TSMC Earnings Beat | The Pulse 7/16/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 16, 2026 at 10:20  |  48:32  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Claudia Panseri — Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore
Matt Bloxham — Head of Research, The Block
Sarah Breeden — Bank of England Deputy Governor for Financial Stability

Summary

TSMC raises capex and revenue forecasts, signaling confidence in AI demand, while UBS CIO Claudia Panseri highlights a broadening equity market with opportunities in oil, financials, India, China, and the DAX. The US-Iran conflict intensifies with airstrikes, keeping oil elevated, and the UK pound rallies on speculation of a market-friendly Chancellor. The Fed's Warsh downplays AI-driven inflation risks, and the BoE warns on leverage in equity markets.

  • TSMC beats earnings and lifts capex, citing strong AI infrastructure demand.
  • UBS CIO sees oil staying above $80, and likes financials, India, China, and the DAX.
  • Equity market rotation expected as earnings growth broadens beyond tech.
  • US strikes Iran for a fifth day; Strait of Hormuz control remains a key flashpoint.
  • Pound hits one-year high on report of a market-friendly UK Chancellor pick.
  • Fed Chair Warsh argues AI investment is deflationary over the long term.
  • BoE warns AI-related equity leverage could amplify a correction.
Ideas
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 6:34
China looks cheap after underperformance.
Chinese equities have underperformed since the start of the year and now look appealing in terms of valuation, presenting an opportunity.
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 6:40
India equities are attractive on valuation.
India has been upgraded because its valuation has become appealing after a period of underperformance, offering a clear entry point.
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 6:58
DAX is attractive after lagging.
The DAX is attractive because it has not performed as well as expected earlier this year, leaving room for catch-up.
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 7:35
Financials have upside after underperformance.
US financials have been underperforming since the start of the year and are seeing good results, pointing to potential upside in coming months.
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 11:38
Oil stays above $80 a barrel.
Oil prices will continue to trade above $80 a barrel, with a forecast of $85, because the market is still in a period of geopolitical negotiation and previous downside revisions were premature.
Claudia Panseri Journalist, Il Sole 24 Ore 14:15
Own high-quality bonds, 5-7 year.
High-quality government bonds are very appealing with low spreads and low volatility; the portfolio stays positioned in 5-7 year maturities without searching for long duration, supported by a view that the Fed will not hike rates and will cut next year.
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This Bloomberg Markets video, published July 16, 2026, features Claudia Panseri discussing MCHI, INDA, DAX Index, XLF, WTI, IEI. 6 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Claudia Panseri  · Tickers: MCHI, INDA, DAX Index, XLF, WTI, IEI