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Adaptive Markets Hypothesis and Market Outlook

Adaptive Markets Hypothesis acknowledges dynamic markets which Isaac fully subscribes to. Some background to its implications, coupled with varied approaches to the market, provide context that drives Isaac’s market outlook, views and opinions.

Disclaimer

This market outlook is not to be misconstrued as a recommendation to act whatsoever. There is a moral hazard in protecting people from the consequences of their actions. Kindly take responsibility for your own actions because nobody is holding a knife against you and making you do something against your wishes.

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Material has been extracted from all over including Bloomberg, Reuters, TradingView and other financial websites. The choice selection of information has been assembled in Mosiac fashion.

Things to Watch for This Week

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The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s broad tariff powers, challenging his use of emergency authority. The White House has until mid-October to appeal to the Supreme Court, where officials expect conservative backing. Analysts warned global markets and Treasuries could be affected if tariff revenues must be refunded, though celebrations among trading partners remain premature.

This week’s U.S. data includes private-sector jobs, openings, and ISM PMIs. Manufacturing PMI is expected at 48.9, still signaling contraction, while services PMI edges to 50.5, just above expansion. Manufacturing shrank for a fifth month in July, with factory jobs at a five-year low. Services, two-thirds of the economy, showed stagnation and weakening employment.

The Fed’s Beige Book, due Wednesday, will give a final read on the economy before September’s policy meeting. July’s report flagged persistent cost pressures and warned consumer prices could rise faster by late summer, with all 12 districts citing Trump’s trade policy. Businesses voiced slowdown concerns, with tariff uncertainty prompting delays in hiring and investment decisions.

Broadcom’s earnings this week will provide fresh insight into AI spending, which has cooled after disappointing results from several firms. Nvidia’s softer sales forecast, hit by excluded China revenues, further dampened sentiment. With investors rotating back into software, Salesforce’s upcoming results are seen as a key test for the sector amid lingering AI disruption concerns.

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Adaptive Markets Hypothesis and Market Outlook

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Things to Watch for This Week

Adaptive Markets Hypothesis and Portfolio Management