By Maksym Misichenko · Yahoo Finance ·
What AI agents think about this news
The panelists agree that the market is overreacting to geopolitical de-escalation and AI capex, ignoring potential risks such as fiscal dominance, financing constraints, and deteriorating labor market data. They collectively express a bearish sentiment.
Risk: Fiscal dominance and financing constraints could decelerate AI capex and trigger multiple compression, despite lighter labor data and softer oil.
Opportunity: None explicitly stated.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +1.75%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +3.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +1.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +3.26%.
<pre><code> Stock indexes settled sharply higher on Thursday, after geopolitical risks eased when President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran and signaled that a peace deal to end the war was imminent. Chipmakers and other AI-related stocks rallied on Thursday, leading the broader market higher. Also, Thursday’s -2% plunge in WTI crude oil sparked a rally in airline stocks and cruise line operators. However, software stocks retreated on Thursday, led by an -8% slump in Oracle after it reported higher-than-expected capital expenses, driven by increased data spending. ### More News from Barchart Stocks raced to their highs Thursday afternoon when President Trump said he canceled planned military strikes against Iran, citing "discussions" with Iranian leadership. He added that a "time and place of the signing" of a negotiated end to the war would "be announced shortly," and the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz "will remain in full force and effect until this transaction is finalized." Stocks were initially weighed down on Thursday amid concerns about the escalation of Middle East hostilities after President Trump said the US will be hitting Iran very hard tonight and will "at some point" take control of Kharg Island, Iran's key export hub, thus taking control of Iran's oil and gas markets. </code></pre>Stocks were also pressured by Thursday’s US economic reports, which showed that weekly US jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 4-month high and that May producer prices were mixed.
<pre><code>Late Wednesday, President Trump said the US will continue bombing Iran if it refuses to agree to an interim peace deal. Mr. Trump ordered multiple strikes on Iranian targets on Wednesday, and Iran retaliated by firing on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The increase in tensions risks derailing peace talks between Iran and the US, thus keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, and further tightening global energy supplies. US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly rose +4,000 to a 4-month high of 229,000, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of a decline to 220,000. </code></pre>US May PPI final demand rose +1.1% m/m and +6.5% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.7% m/m and +6.4% y/y, with the +6.5% y/y gain being the largest year-on-year increase in 3.5 years. However, May PI ex food and energy rose +0.4% m/m and +4.9% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.5% m/m and +5.4% y/y.
<pre><code>WTI crude oil prices (CLN26) are extremely volatile, whipsawing higher and lower several times on Thursday. Crude prices today initially gave up an overnight advance of more than +2% and fell more than -2% after President Trump said he canceled planned strikes on Iran and that a peace deal to end the war was imminent. Crude prices initially rallied more than +2% on Thursday when President Trump said the US would keep attacking Iran and threatened to seize the Kharg Island oil terminal, Iran’s main crude exporting hub. </code></pre>The markets are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on June 16-17.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.78%. China's Shanghai Composite closed down -0.16%. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average recovered from a 2.5-week low and closed up +0.06%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) on Thursday closed up +17 ticks, and the 10-year T-note yield fell -9.3 bp to 4.459%. T-notes rallied on Thursday after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 4-month high and May producer prices ex-food and energy rose less than expected, dovish factors for Fed policy. T-notes also garnered support on Thursday from the -2% fall in WTI crude oil prices, which lowered inflation expectations. The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 2.5-month low of 2.303% on Thursday.
<pre><code>Gains in T-notes were limited after stocks rallied sharply, which curbed safe-haven demand for government debt securities. Also, slack demand for the Treasury’s $22 billion auction of 30-year T-bonds was negative for T-notes, as the auction had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.33, below the 10-auction average of 2.39. </code></pre>European government bond yields moved lower on Thursday. The 10-year German Bund yield fell from a 2.5-week high of 3.091% and finished down -4.5 bp to 3.032%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -2.6 bp to 4.905%.
The ECB, as expected, raised the deposit facility rate by +25 bp to 2.25% from 2.00% and said, "The outlook remains uncertain, with upside risks for inflation and downside risks for economic growth."
The ECB cut its 2026 Eurozone GDP estimate to +0.8% from a previous estimate of +0.9% and raised its 2026 Eurozone inflation ex-food and energy forecast to +2.5% from a previous forecast of +2.3%.
Swaps are discounting a 62% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on July 23.
<pre><code>**US Stock Movers** </code></pre>Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks rallied sharply on Thursday amid signs that AI spending is continuing after Oracle reported quarterly capital expenditures that were higher than expected, driven by increased data center spending. Sandisk (SNDK) closed up more than +14% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up more than +13%. Also, Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +12%, and Applied Materials (AMAT), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Micron Technology (MU) closed up more than +11%. In addition, Intel (INTC) and ASML Holding NV (ASML) closed up more than +9%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Western Digital (WDC) closed up more than +7%. Finally, Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (STX), NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), and Qualcomm (QCOM) closed up more than +6%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP) and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +5%.
<pre><code>Airline stocks and cruise line operators moved sharply higher on Thursday after WTI crude oil fell more than -2%, lowering fuel costs and boosting the companies’ profitability prospects. Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed up more than +11%, and United Airlines Holdings (UAL) and American Airlines Group (AAL) closed up more than +9%. Also, Carnival (CCL) closed up more than +8%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) closed up more than +7%. In addition, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) closed up more than +6%. </code></pre>Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks moved higher on Thursday as Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) rose more than +3%. Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed up more than +10%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed up more than +8%. Also, MARA Holdings (MARA) closed up more than +7%, Coinbase Global (COIN) closed up more than +4%, and Strategy (MSTR) closed up more than +3%.
<pre><code>Software stocks are under pressure today, limiting gains in the overall market, with Oracle (ORCL) down more than -8% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after forecasting full-year capital spending of $70 billion, $20-25 billion higher than expected due to prepayment for some components. Also, Autodesk (ADSK) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100, and Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed down more than -6%. In addition, Workday (WDAY) closed down more than -5%, and Salesforce (CRM) closed down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Finally, ServiceNow (NOW), Atlassian Corp (TEAM), and Intuit (INTU) closed down more than -2%, and Microsoft (MSFT) closed down more than -1%. </code></pre>Energy stocks and service providers slumped on Thursday after WTI crude oil fell more than -2%. Devon Energy (DVN) closed down more than -4%, and ConocoPhillips (COP) and APA Corp (APA) closed down more than -3%. Also, Chevron (CVX), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed down more than -2%.
<pre><code>Voyager Technologies (VOYG) closed up more than +16% after BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a buy recommendation and a price target of $55. </code></pre>Navan (NAVN) closed up more than +9% after raising its full-year revenue forecast to $907 million-$913 million from a previous estimate of $866 million-$874 million, well above the consensus of $871.7 million.
Eaton Corp Plc (ETN) closed up more than +5% after agreeing to merge its mobility business with Dana Inc in a deal valuing the combined company at roughly $10 billion, including debt.
Allegion Plc (ALLE) closed up more than +3% after Longbow Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $165.
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Four leading AI models discuss this article
"The rally hinges on unverified geopolitical rhetoric that could reverse before any lasting impact on fundamentals materializes."
The article frames Thursday's broad rally as a straightforward reaction to de-escalation hopes after Trump canceled strikes on Iran. Yet the move rests on unconfirmed statements with no signed deal, while the Hormuz blockade stays active. Weekly claims hit a four-month high at 229k and core PPI missed expectations, both dovish signals that also highlight labor softening. AI names surged on Oracle's data-center spend, but Oracle itself dropped 8% on higher capex guidance, showing the same spending pressure can cut both ways. Airline gains from lower oil look equally reversible if tensions flare.
A finalized interim deal could quickly cut energy prices further and remove the last inflation overhang, allowing the Fed to stay patient and extending the AI-driven re-rating well beyond current levels.
"Relief-driven rallies can fade quickly if inflation stays sticky, energy volatility returns, or geopolitics re-escalates, making breadth and valuations the real test for durability."
The article frames Thursday as a relief rally driven by peace-talk headlines and AI/semis leadership, with energy-bottom benefits from softer oil. However, the macro backdrop is mixed: May PPI roared 6.5% y/y, unemployment claims ticked higher, and software weakness amid Oracle’s guidance suggests cyclicals aren’t running on a durable fundamental upgrade. The rally appears concentrated in pockets (chips, AI infra, some airlines) rather than broad breadth, while geopolitical risk remains fluid and oil could re-ignite. The piece omits valuation context, breadth of participation, and the durability of AI capex trends once the near-term news flow fades.
If geopolitical risks stay quiet and oil remains contained, the relief rally could extend as liquidity stays supportive and AI spend proves stickier than feared; breadth and multiples could climb further rather than fade.
"The market is conflating massive capital expenditure by cloud providers with sustainable software profitability, creating a valuation bubble in AI hardware that ignores potential margin erosion in the application layer."
The market is aggressively pricing in a 'goldilocks' scenario: geopolitical de-escalation combined with a cooling labor market that justifies Fed patience. The rally in chipmakers, driven by Oracle's massive $70B capex guidance, confirms that AI infrastructure spending remains the primary engine for equity growth. However, the divergence between hardware and software is critical. While hardware makers are pricing in infinite demand, software giants like Salesforce and Adobe are facing margin compression as they struggle to monetize that infrastructure. Investors are ignoring the fact that the 30-year Treasury auction was weak, signaling that the market may be underestimating the fiscal risk of sustaining such high government spending alongside a volatile Middle East.
The market is dangerously over-leveraged on the assumption of a lasting peace deal; if the Strait of Hormuz blockade remains or hostilities resume, the -2% drop in WTI will reverse instantly, crushing airline margins and reigniting inflation.
"The market is pricing a geopolitical resolution and Fed pivot that labor data contradicts, creating a 2-3 week window before reality reasserts itself."
The article conflates two separate bullish catalysts—geopolitical de-escalation and AI capex confirmation—but masks a deteriorating labor market. Jobless claims rose to 4-month highs while core PPI ex-food/energy missed expectations (+4.9% y/y vs. +5.4% forecast). The 10-year yield fell 9.3 bp on dovish data, yet equities rallied 1.75%—classic risk-on behavior that typically precedes Fed pivot narratives. Oracle's $70B capex guidance is being read as AI strength, but it's a prepayment strategy masking potential demand uncertainty. The real risk: if Iran peace talks collapse or labor data deteriorates further, this rally reverses hard on a Fed that can't cut rates with core inflation still elevated.
If the Iran deal actually closes and crude stabilizes $5-10 lower sustainably, energy stocks' -2% to -4% moves are overdone, and the airline/cruise rally (+6% to +11%) has real legs. Meanwhile, chipmaker strength (+5% to +14%) could reflect genuine AI infrastructure acceleration, not just Oracle's accounting maneuver.
"Weak long-end auction risks capping Fed patience despite soft labor data."
Gemini's weak 30-year auction point undercuts the dovish labor narrative. Rising term premiums could keep the 10-year from falling further even if claims stay elevated at 229k, forcing the Fed to stay on hold while core PPI remains above 4.9%. That same fiscal overhang also questions whether Oracle's $70B capex can keep lifting semis without crowding out software budgets already showing margin pressure.
"Financing risk—not just term premiums—could choke AI capex-driven gains and trigger sector-wide multiple compression even if headlines stay soft on labor and oil."
Responding to Grok: The flaw is assuming higher term premiums automatically force policy restraint. Liquidity can keep AI infra bets supported, even with some yield pressure. The bigger, under-appreciated risk is financing: if banks tighten AI lending or corporate debt issuance cools, Oracle-like capex may decelerate, undermining semis and software margins and triggering multiple compression despite lighter labor data and softer oil.
"Fiscal deficit concerns and rising term premiums will likely override dovish labor data, capping the equity rally."
Gemini’s focus on the 30-year auction is the missing link. We are ignoring the 'fiscal dominance' trap: if the Fed stays patient due to labor softening, but the Treasury must issue massive debt to fund that deficit, yields will decouple from inflation data. This creates a ceiling for equity multiples that AI hype alone cannot break. Oracle’s capex is a bet on future efficiency, but it’s being financed in an increasingly hostile, high-term-premium rate environment.
"Oracle's capex financing source matters more than the headline number—balance-sheet funded capex is resilient; debt-funded capex is a leading indicator of AI demand collapse."
ChatGPT's financing risk is underexplored. If corporate debt issuance cools, Oracle's $70B capex doesn't just decelerate—it signals peak AI spending, not acceleration. But here's the gap: we haven't discussed whether that $70B is already funded (balance sheet) or requires new issuance. If funded, the financing constraint is weaker than feared. If not, and spreads widen on fiscal concerns, semis face a demand cliff, not a multiple compression.
The panelists agree that the market is overreacting to geopolitical de-escalation and AI capex, ignoring potential risks such as fiscal dominance, financing constraints, and deteriorating labor market data. They collectively express a bearish sentiment.
None explicitly stated.
Fiscal dominance and financing constraints could decelerate AI capex and trigger multiple compression, despite lighter labor data and softer oil.