Record Highs, Strategic Moves

Fresh news and strategies for traders. SPY Trader episode #1351.
The S&P 500 hits new alltime highs, but underlying complexities like slower AI chipset growth for Nvidia, persistent inflation, and a softening labor market suggest a nuanced economic picture. Despite strong M&A activity and Q2 GDP growth, new tariffs and consumer anxiety pose challenges. The episode outlines a balanced investment strategy: capitalizing on cautious tech/AI growth, leveraging industrials, and hedging with defensive sectors and fixed income, all while closely monitoring key macroeconomic indicators for adaptable portfolio adjustments.