TimothyX
06-18
Just days ago, the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points to 1%. A few weeks earlier Goldman Sachs was calling for S&P 8000 and raising targets across Asia. Now both Citadel Securities and PGIM, which manages roughly $1.4 trillion, are warning that high rates, sticky inflation, and stretched AI valuations could collide.

Before the Iran conflict escalated earlier this year, markets were pricing multiple Fed cuts. Today, swap markets are increasingly discussing the possibility of hikes instead. Even the famously dovish BOJ is tightening.

SPY Falls 0.8%; U.S.-Iran Tensions and Hynix Selloff Combine — Is the Pullback Deepening?
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) fell 0.77% to $749 as all three major indices closed lower. Two headwinds converged: the Trump administration's renewed Iran blockade reignited Strait of Hormuz tensions, with 'U.S.-Iran war fears resurfacing,' while SK Hynix's crash triggered a semiconductor and memory sector stampede that dragged down heavyweight tech names. Risk-off sentiment drove capital into defensive assets. With geopolitical conflict and AI bellwether selloffs pressing simultaneously, is this pullback from recent highs a brief flight to safety — or the opening move of a larger-scale correction?
Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Comments

We need your insight to fill this gap
Leave a comment