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Probably, but you can’t time it
Also in this newsletter: Rival political forces hold marches in memory of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising
Rally in heavily shorted stocks comes as AI hype and hopes of lower rates push S&P 500 to record highs
The real challenges are not fragmentation along national lines or competition between different types of trading
But more optimistic investors continue to bank on the cavalry arriving if things get really dicey
The country shows that a mood of not too hot, not too cold in equity markets is conducive to healthy capital raising
‘Takaichi trade’ reflects optimism that ruling coalition will increase defence spending and cut some taxes
Plus what the alternative labour data says
State audit of $17bn in domestic bonds found flaws in disclosure and misuse of proceeds
Investors are coming back to the Chinese market after extended slowdown
As the market bubble builds, research shows progress in spotting investors who produce fundamental value
Markets recover after Donald Trump suggests heightened tariffs on Chinese imports may not last
UK 10-year government borrowing costs see biggest weekly fall since April
Luckily, it has never been cheaper or easier for retail investors to access the power of options
Western Alliance and Zions Bank disclose exposure to alleged fraud
How can a struggling EV company have a $1.4 quintillion share-price peak?
Revival in core Wall Street businesses powers forecast-beating results across America’s biggest banks
And why they might soon change
Plus, a warning for big dealmakers
Buying and flipping shares in primary issues is proving fruitful but companies should prefer less-fickle investors
What a difference a day makes
President adopts more conciliatory approach after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs
