WALTER ARAUZ
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▪️An avid observer of global economic trends, stock markets, financial insights, while highlighting the geopolitical dynamics▪️
Today’s Featured Stock
Valued at $2.51 trillion, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated integrated circuit foundry. As a foundry, the company manufactures ICs for its customers based on their proprietary designs using its advanced production processes.
Valued at $2.51 trillion, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated integrated circuit foundry. As a foundry, the company manufactures ICs for its customers based on their proprietary designs using its advanced production processes.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Today’s Featured Stock
Valued at $2.51 trillion, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated integrated circuit foundry. As a foundry, the company manufactures ICs for its customers based on their proprietary designs using its advanced production processes.
Valued at $2.51 trillion, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated integrated circuit foundry. As a foundry, the company manufactures ICs for its customers based on their proprietary designs using its advanced production processes.
Copper = “AI metal” is not just a slogan.
The correlation with Nasdaq/Big Tech is real and it’s showing: structural demand (data centers, electrification, networks) + tight supply = price support even with macro uncertainty.
#Copper #BaseMetals #DataCenters #EnergyTransition
The correlation with Nasdaq/Big Tech is real and it’s showing: structural demand (data centers, electrification, networks) + tight supply = price support even with macro uncertainty.
#Copper #BaseMetals #DataCenters #EnergyTransition
Copper price set for 3rd straight monthly gain; aluminum hits 2-month low
In another bullish signal for demand, copper stocks in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses declined by 17.8% from last week.
www.mining.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Copper = “AI metal” is not just a slogan.
The correlation with Nasdaq/Big Tech is real and it’s showing: structural demand (data centers, electrification, networks) + tight supply = price support even with macro uncertainty.
#Copper #BaseMetals #DataCenters #EnergyTransition
The correlation with Nasdaq/Big Tech is real and it’s showing: structural demand (data centers, electrification, networks) + tight supply = price support even with macro uncertainty.
#Copper #BaseMetals #DataCenters #EnergyTransition
Nvidia is launching the biggest ever share buyback by a US company with a $150bn repurchase scheme, as the Silicon Valley chipmaker continues to reap huge profits from its perch at the top of the AI supply chain. ft.trib.al/HfurnvK
Nvidia launches record $150bn share buyback
Chipmaker’s plan to repurchase stock comes as share price gains have slowed this year
www.ft.com
September 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Nvidia is launching the biggest ever share buyback by a US company with a $150bn repurchase scheme, as the Silicon Valley chipmaker continues to reap huge profits from its perch at the top of the AI supply chain. ft.trib.al/HfurnvK
As the volatility in the Middle East continues to throw sand in the gears of the world’s supply lines, one Nordic company is reaping the benefits: shipping giant Maersk.
Maersk Keeps Defying Bearish Expectations as Shares Soar
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S keeps giving analysts reasons to reconsider their bearish views on its shares.
www.bloomberg.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
As the volatility in the Middle East continues to throw sand in the gears of the world’s supply lines, one Nordic company is reaping the benefits: shipping giant Maersk.
The carry trade is still alive and well. As long as the interest rate differential with the U.S. and Europe remains wide, the yen will struggle to find a solid floor.
Now is not whether the BoJ will raise rates further… but whether it will do so quickly enough to halt the currency’s decline.
Now is not whether the BoJ will raise rates further… but whether it will do so quickly enough to halt the currency’s decline.
The Bank of Japan raises interest rates… and the yen plummets to its highest level since 1995. The BoJ raised rates by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25% (a 31-year high). The market didn’t buy the message: the yen weakened sharply and surpassed ¥157 per USD.
Yen sinks after Bank of Japan raises rates to highest level since 1995
Hawkish comments by BoJ governor fail to arrest renewed slide in currency after borrowing costs lifted to 1.25%
www.ft.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The carry trade is still alive and well. As long as the interest rate differential with the U.S. and Europe remains wide, the yen will struggle to find a solid floor.
Now is not whether the BoJ will raise rates further… but whether it will do so quickly enough to halt the currency’s decline.
Now is not whether the BoJ will raise rates further… but whether it will do so quickly enough to halt the currency’s decline.
The Bank of Japan raises interest rates… and the yen plummets to its highest level since 1995. The BoJ raised rates by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25% (a 31-year high). The market didn’t buy the message: the yen weakened sharply and surpassed ¥157 per USD.
Yen sinks after Bank of Japan raises rates to highest level since 1995
Hawkish comments by BoJ governor fail to arrest renewed slide in currency after borrowing costs lifted to 1.25%
www.ft.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The Bank of Japan raises interest rates… and the yen plummets to its highest level since 1995. The BoJ raised rates by 0.25 percentage points to 1.25% (a 31-year high). The market didn’t buy the message: the yen weakened sharply and surpassed ¥157 per USD.
With Treasuries sinking and the dollar falling this year, Bitcoin and gold are again being touted as hedges against currency debasement.
The Debasement Trade Splits as Gold and Bitcoin Bets Diverge
With Treasuries sinking and the dollar falling this year, Bitcoin and gold are again being touted as hedges against currency debasement.
www.bloomberg.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:58 AM
With Treasuries sinking and the dollar falling this year, Bitcoin and gold are again being touted as hedges against currency debasement.
The Hot Stock: Skyworks Solutions #$SWKS +9.8%
The Biggest Loser: Cooper Companies #$COO -14.7%
Best Sector: Communication Services +0.3%
Worst Sector: Materials -1.5%
The Biggest Loser: Cooper Companies #$COO -14.7%
Best Sector: Communication Services +0.3%
Worst Sector: Materials -1.5%
Meanwhile, Brent oil futures settled above $107 as fighting in the Middle East intensifies.
The Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, or 316 points. The S&P 500 also slid by 0.6%.
The Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, or 316 points. The S&P 500 also slid by 0.6%.
September 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Inflation Looms Large. Stocks fell for the fourth straight day of trading ahead of tomorrow’s critical inflation report.
WTI oil topped $100 a barrel again today, the first time since May, before ending the day closer to $103.
WTI oil topped $100 a barrel again today, the first time since May, before ending the day closer to $103.
September 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Inflation Looms Large. Stocks fell for the fourth straight day of trading ahead of tomorrow’s critical inflation report.
WTI oil topped $100 a barrel again today, the first time since May, before ending the day closer to $103.
WTI oil topped $100 a barrel again today, the first time since May, before ending the day closer to $103.
We each have a deep human need to bring value to others, to know that our days meant something.
As the poet Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.”
When we lift others, we rise ourselves.
As the poet Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.”
When we lift others, we rise ourselves.
September 10, 2026 at 5:07 AM
We each have a deep human need to bring value to others, to know that our days meant something.
As the poet Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.”
When we lift others, we rise ourselves.
As the poet Tagore wrote, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was joy.”
When we lift others, we rise ourselves.
Over the past year, copper is up ~50% more than 2.5x the S&P 500’s ~19% return.
The move reflects growing recognition of copper’s critical role in electrification, renewable energy and the infrastructure needed to power the global economy.
#EnergyTransition
The move reflects growing recognition of copper’s critical role in electrification, renewable energy and the infrastructure needed to power the global economy.
#EnergyTransition
September 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Over the past year, copper is up ~50% more than 2.5x the S&P 500’s ~19% return.
The move reflects growing recognition of copper’s critical role in electrification, renewable energy and the infrastructure needed to power the global economy.
#EnergyTransition
The move reflects growing recognition of copper’s critical role in electrification, renewable energy and the infrastructure needed to power the global economy.
#EnergyTransition
It’s a new month, and suddenly investors have fresh worries about old problems like interest rates, the bond market, and the Iran War.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8% while the S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite closed 1% lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8% while the S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite closed 1% lower.
September 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
It’s a new month, and suddenly investors have fresh worries about old problems like interest rates, the bond market, and the Iran War.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8% while the S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite closed 1% lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.8% while the S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite closed 1% lower.
Historically, it is the toughest month for the stock markets: the indexs have consistently closed in the red.
The first big test for markets will likely by Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. After the past few softer releases, investors will want to see some resilience in the August tally.
The first big test for markets will likely by Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. After the past few softer releases, investors will want to see some resilience in the August tally.
September 1, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Historically, it is the toughest month for the stock markets: the indexs have consistently closed in the red.
The first big test for markets will likely by Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. After the past few softer releases, investors will want to see some resilience in the August tally.
The first big test for markets will likely by Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. After the past few softer releases, investors will want to see some resilience in the August tally.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each clocked their best August since 2021, despite Monday’s end-of-month slide.
Not to be outdone, the Dow marked a milestone of its own by rising for 15 out of 16 months for the first time since 1936, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Not to be outdone, the Dow marked a milestone of its own by rising for 15 out of 16 months for the first time since 1936, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
September 1, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each clocked their best August since 2021, despite Monday’s end-of-month slide.
Not to be outdone, the Dow marked a milestone of its own by rising for 15 out of 16 months for the first time since 1936, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Not to be outdone, the Dow marked a milestone of its own by rising for 15 out of 16 months for the first time since 1936, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
End of August.
💰 Indexes notched for the month gains, as Wall Street began to take advantage of the drop in artificial intelligence stocks, buying the AI stock dip in late July. Things might not come so easy in September.
History is not on the market’s side.
💰 Indexes notched for the month gains, as Wall Street began to take advantage of the drop in artificial intelligence stocks, buying the AI stock dip in late July. Things might not come so easy in September.
History is not on the market’s side.
September 1, 2026 at 12:51 AM
End of August.
💰 Indexes notched for the month gains, as Wall Street began to take advantage of the drop in artificial intelligence stocks, buying the AI stock dip in late July. Things might not come so easy in September.
History is not on the market’s side.
💰 Indexes notched for the month gains, as Wall Street began to take advantage of the drop in artificial intelligence stocks, buying the AI stock dip in late July. Things might not come so easy in September.
History is not on the market’s side.
IT’S IN YOUR SELF-INTEREST
“Therefore, explain why a wise person shouldn’t get drunk—not with words, but by the facts of its ugliness and offensiveness. It’s most easy to prove that so-called pleasures, when they go beyond proper measure, are but punishments.” — Senecs, Moral Letters
“Therefore, explain why a wise person shouldn’t get drunk—not with words, but by the facts of its ugliness and offensiveness. It’s most easy to prove that so-called pleasures, when they go beyond proper measure, are but punishments.” — Senecs, Moral Letters
August 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
IT’S IN YOUR SELF-INTEREST
“Therefore, explain why a wise person shouldn’t get drunk—not with words, but by the facts of its ugliness and offensiveness. It’s most easy to prove that so-called pleasures, when they go beyond proper measure, are but punishments.” — Senecs, Moral Letters
“Therefore, explain why a wise person shouldn’t get drunk—not with words, but by the facts of its ugliness and offensiveness. It’s most easy to prove that so-called pleasures, when they go beyond proper measure, are but punishments.” — Senecs, Moral Letters
Wall Street — Fri., Aug. 28
Following Warsh’s speech, bond yields rose as odds for a September hike solidified. Stocks, particularly rate-sensitive tech names, fell on the news.
Following Warsh’s speech, bond yields rose as odds for a September hike solidified. Stocks, particularly rate-sensitive tech names, fell on the news.
August 29, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Wall Street — Fri., Aug. 28
Following Warsh’s speech, bond yields rose as odds for a September hike solidified. Stocks, particularly rate-sensitive tech names, fell on the news.
Following Warsh’s speech, bond yields rose as odds for a September hike solidified. Stocks, particularly rate-sensitive tech names, fell on the news.
Markets Today
Kevin Warsh delivered a tough-sounding speech at the #JacksonHole summit without unsettling the markets. The Fed Chairman continued to make his case against explicit forward guidance. Traders dialed up bets on rate hikes.
Kevin Warsh delivered a tough-sounding speech at the #JacksonHole summit without unsettling the markets. The Fed Chairman continued to make his case against explicit forward guidance. Traders dialed up bets on rate hikes.
August 29, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Markets Today
Kevin Warsh delivered a tough-sounding speech at the #JacksonHole summit without unsettling the markets. The Fed Chairman continued to make his case against explicit forward guidance. Traders dialed up bets on rate hikes.
Kevin Warsh delivered a tough-sounding speech at the #JacksonHole summit without unsettling the markets. The Fed Chairman continued to make his case against explicit forward guidance. Traders dialed up bets on rate hikes.
Markets rallied today because Nvidia’s earnings delivered, blowing air back into the AI trade’s sails. On Thursday, Nvidia stock had its largest one-day pop since April 2025, gaining 8.7%
Software stocks had an even better day than chips. The iShares Expanded-Tech Software Sector ETF surged 7.4%.
Software stocks had an even better day than chips. The iShares Expanded-Tech Software Sector ETF surged 7.4%.
August 28, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Markets rallied today because Nvidia’s earnings delivered, blowing air back into the AI trade’s sails. On Thursday, Nvidia stock had its largest one-day pop since April 2025, gaining 8.7%
Software stocks had an even better day than chips. The iShares Expanded-Tech Software Sector ETF surged 7.4%.
Software stocks had an even better day than chips. The iShares Expanded-Tech Software Sector ETF surged 7.4%.
Today the stock market was essentially a waiting room for Nvidia's #$NVDA earnings report.
The S&P 500 ended the day nearly flat. It finished practically where it started on Wednesday.
The index closed down just 🔻0.02%.
The S&P 500 ended the day nearly flat. It finished practically where it started on Wednesday.
The index closed down just 🔻0.02%.
August 27, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Today the stock market was essentially a waiting room for Nvidia's #$NVDA earnings report.
The S&P 500 ended the day nearly flat. It finished practically where it started on Wednesday.
The index closed down just 🔻0.02%.
The S&P 500 ended the day nearly flat. It finished practically where it started on Wednesday.
The index closed down just 🔻0.02%.
Reposted by WALTER ARAUZ
📊 Index
• Nasdaq: +0.66% → 26,151.30
• Dow Jones: +0.30% → 53,577.40
• S&P 500: +0.32% → 7,677.24
• Russell 2000: +0.5% → 3,010.02
• Nasdaq: +0.66% → 26,151.30
• Dow Jones: +0.30% → 53,577.40
• S&P 500: +0.32% → 7,677.24
• Russell 2000: +0.5% → 3,010.02
August 26, 2026 at 8:42 AM
📊 Index
• Nasdaq: +0.66% → 26,151.30
• Dow Jones: +0.30% → 53,577.40
• S&P 500: +0.32% → 7,677.24
• Russell 2000: +0.5% → 3,010.02
• Nasdaq: +0.66% → 26,151.30
• Dow Jones: +0.30% → 53,577.40
• S&P 500: +0.32% → 7,677.24
• Russell 2000: +0.5% → 3,010.02
💰 Wall Street closed this Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with moderate gains, driven by the tech recovery ahead of Nvidia #$NVDA's earnings results. The drop in crude oil and lower bond yields provided relief to the markets.
August 26, 2026 at 8:42 AM
💰 Wall Street closed this Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with moderate gains, driven by the tech recovery ahead of Nvidia #$NVDA's earnings results. The drop in crude oil and lower bond yields provided relief to the markets.
Monday stocks turned in a mixed performance to kick off the week, with jitters around a number of big-picture issues—artificial intelligence exposure, the latest uptick in a potential trade war with Canada, and the new plans to isolate Iran—weighing on momentum.
August 25, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Monday stocks turned in a mixed performance to kick off the week, with jitters around a number of big-picture issues—artificial intelligence exposure, the latest uptick in a potential trade war with Canada, and the new plans to isolate Iran—weighing on momentum.
Opinion: these threats of "total economic war" work more as political pressure than as a real long-term tool. Iran has been sanctioned for years and keeps selling. The test will be whether China and the region give in… or adapt once again.
The underlying problem is not just Iran. It's whether the U.S. can still impose total isolation in a multipolar world. China has already absorbed sanctioned oil before.
How much further can Washington escalate without damaging itself?
How much further can Washington escalate without damaging itself?
August 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Opinion: these threats of "total economic war" work more as political pressure than as a real long-term tool. Iran has been sanctioned for years and keeps selling. The test will be whether China and the region give in… or adapt once again.