# Пов'язані статті щодо Inflation

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For Hedging, Buy Gold and Oil; For Explosive Growth, Buy AI; Bitcoin, the 'Outdated' Asset, Enters a Bear Market

Bitcoin’s price has recently fallen sharply, hitting a two-month low near $66,000, with Ethereum also dropping to a three-month low. While surface explanations point to ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions, and corporate selling, a deeper issue is emerging: Bitcoin is losing a crucial asset competition. For years, Bitcoin thrived in a low-rate environment where investors sought alternatives amid inflation fears and dissatisfaction with traditional options. Now, the market landscape has shifted, leaving Bitcoin stuck in an "awkward middle ground," facing challenges on three fronts: 1. **As an inflation hedge, gold is winning.** Investors worried about persistent inflation are turning to tangible assets like gold, energy stocks, and commodity producers, which offer more direct pricing power and physical backing. 2. **For growth exposure, AI is winning.** Those seeking high growth now favor AI-related companies with actual revenues and profits, an area where Bitcoin's lack of cash flow puts it at a disadvantage. 3. **Within crypto, infrastructure and stablecoins are winning.** Even investors wanting crypto exposure have alternatives like exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and tokenization firms, whose performance is directly tied to real-world adoption and offers clearer operational leverage. The recent market reaction to inflation warnings highlights this shift. Instead of boosting Bitcoin as "digital gold," such news now drives flows toward traditional inflation-sensitive assets. Therefore, recent events like ETF outflows and corporate selling are seen not as causes, but as symptoms of this new reality. Capital has more compelling options, and investors are becoming more selective. The emerging bear case for Bitcoin is no longer about it being a fraud or failed technology, but rather that **scarcity alone is no longer enough**. It is no longer seen as the best hedge, the best growth asset, or the only crypto play.

marsbit29 хв тому

For Hedging, Buy Gold and Oil; For Explosive Growth, Buy AI; Bitcoin, the 'Outdated' Asset, Enters a Bear Market

marsbit29 хв тому

Hedge by Buying Gold and Oil, Chase Soaring Returns with AI. ‘Dated’ Bitcoin Enters a Bear Market

Bitcoin has recently declined, hitting a two-month low near $66,123, while Ethereum fell to a three-month low around $1,837. Analysts suggest the drop is not merely due to factors like ETF outflows or MicroStrategy's selling but reflects a deeper issue: Bitcoin is losing a broader asset competition. In a near-zero interest rate environment, Bitcoin previously thrived as an outlet for investor dissatisfaction with inflation and limited options. However, the market landscape has shifted. Bitcoin now occupies an "awkward middle ground," facing competition on three fronts. For inflation hedging, investors prefer gold, energy stocks, and commodity producers—assets with tangible backing and clearer pricing power. For growth exposure, AI-related companies with actual revenues and profits are more attractive. Even within crypto, investors can choose stablecoins, exchanges, or infrastructure firms tied directly to adoption, offering clearer business models and leverage. Thus, Bitcoin is no longer the top choice for hedging, growth, or crypto exposure. This shift is evident in market reactions: despite recent warnings about persistent inflation from a Fed official, Bitcoin did not rally as it might have in the past. Instead, capital flowed to assets with direct commodity or energy exposure. The recent ETF outflows and MicroStrategy sales are symptoms, not causes, of this new reality. Investors are becoming more selective, demanding clearer value propositions beyond mere scarcity. The emerging bear case for Bitcoin is not about it being a bubble or failed technology, but that scarcity alone is no longer sufficient.

华尔街日报2 год тому

Hedge by Buying Gold and Oil, Chase Soaring Returns with AI. ‘Dated’ Bitcoin Enters a Bear Market

华尔街日报2 год тому

Bitcoin Could Benefit From A Global Debt Reckoning, Bitwise Argues

Bitwise argues that Bitcoin could benefit from a looming global debt crisis, with nearly $30 trillion in debt needing refinancing in 2026. The firm suggests that stress in sovereign bond markets, alongside potential central bank responses, could favor Bitcoin as an asset outside government balance sheets. Despite a recent pullback from above $83,000 to around $70,000 due to significant ETF outflows, Bitwise notes that long-term holding patterns are tightening Bitcoin's supply, with a record 73% of circulating BTC held by long-term investors. The report identifies key price levels, with $78,000-$80,000 as a critical zone to watch. Bitwise also posits that Bitcoin remains relatively cheap compared to major US tech stocks based on valuation metrics.

bitcoinist9 год тому

Bitcoin Could Benefit From A Global Debt Reckoning, Bitwise Argues

bitcoinist9 год тому

30-Year Treasury Yield Breaks 5% Again: The Era of 'Everything Is Cheap' Is Over

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has again surpassed 5%, signaling a fundamental shift as markets begin to accept that high interest rates are here to stay. This reflects the simultaneous breakdown of three pillars that underpinned half a century of low inflation and low rates: cheap capital, cheap labor, and cheap energy. Global capital flows are shifting, energy security is strained, and labor costs are rising due to shortages and unionization, though partly offset by AI's impact. Long-term pressures like soaring government debt, geopolitical friction, and populism are also pushing up long-term borrowing costs. The role of AI remains the biggest uncertainty—it could boost productivity and lower debt or become a new source of inflation if it merely automates jobs while consuming vast resources. The core challenge for investors is adapting their models and expectations, calibrated during decades of cheap money, to this new, more persistent high-rate environment.

marsbitВчора 03:34

30-Year Treasury Yield Breaks 5% Again: The Era of 'Everything Is Cheap' Is Over

marsbitВчора 03:34

The Stock Market Is Hitting New Highs, So Why Are Consumers Growing More Pessimistic?

Title: Why Are Consumers More Pessimistic as U.S. Stocks Hit New Highs? Summary: The article explores the apparent contradiction between record-high U.S. stock markets and declining consumer confidence. It attributes this divergence to a "K-shaped" economic recovery, where asset owners benefit from rising prices while others suffer under inflation. The consumer confidence survey itself may be skewed due to sampling changes, now over-representing more pessimistic Democrats. However, a core issue is economic bifurcation: the top 10% of consumers now account for nearly half of all spending, masking weakening conditions for the majority. While low confidence can be a contrarian bullish signal for investors, the mechanisms driving asset gains also exacerbate pressures on the 40% of Americans without investments. The result is a deepening divide where market prosperity increasingly concentrates wealth and masks widespread financial strain.

marsbit05/28 09:35

The Stock Market Is Hitting New Highs, So Why Are Consumers Growing More Pessimistic?

marsbit05/28 09:35

Iran and the Fed -- Three Scenarios That Will Impact Global Markets Next

"Three Scenarios for Iran and the Fed Shaping Global Markets" Iranian geopolitics and the Fed's monetary policy path are two dominant themes for markets. Deutsche Bank Research outlines three scenarios linking Iran ceasefire outcomes to Fed policy, with oil prices as the key transmission channel. **Scenario 1: Peace Deal.** A breakthrough leading to the Strait of Hormuz reopening would ease near-term Fed tightening pressure. Recent inflation would be viewed as a temporary energy shock. However, medium-term risks remain; rate hikes could resurface in 2027 if inflation persists. **Scenario 2: Stalemate.** A breakdown in talks and a prolonged Strait closure, but no major escalation, is deemed the scenario with the *highest* Fed hike risk. Sustained high oil prices would feed into core inflation and threaten inflation expectations, while not severely damaging demand enough to give the Fed a reason to pause. This environment could necessitate multiple Fed rate hikes in 2026. **Scenario 3: Conflict Escalation.** Renewed conflict and sharply higher oil prices create a two-way risk for Fed policy. On one hand, it would risk severe inflation expectations de-anchoring, forcing a hawkish response. On the other, extreme oil prices could severely damage demand and the labor market, potentially shifting the Fed's focus toward easing. The ultimate policy decision would depend on which risk materializes first. Overall, Deutsche Bank's framework emphasizes that the path for oil prices, dictated by Iran, will define the nature of inflation pressures and ultimately determine the Fed's policy space. Key signals to watch include ceasefire progress, whether Brent crude stabilizes below $100, and any shift in Fed officials' rhetoric from discussing cuts to potential hikes.

marsbit05/28 07:12

Iran and the Fed -- Three Scenarios That Will Impact Global Markets Next

marsbit05/28 07:12

What Are the Key Variables Determining the AI Bull Market?

Title: What Determines the AI Bull Market? Key Variables Revealed Despite rising oil prices above $100/barrel, persistent inflation, and fragile Fed rate cut expectations—a traditionally hostile environment for high-valuation tech stocks—the AI sector continues to drive the market to new highs. According to analysts, the current AI boom is in a phase of "rational fervor": while bubbles exist, they are not yet out of control. The crucial shift is the emergence of Agentic AI, which is evolving from an assisting tool (Copilot) to an autonomous execution tool (Autopilot), creating a clearer commercial path from investment to revenue. This shift accelerates Token consumption and inference computing demand while boosting revenue forecasts for leading firms. The market is now rewarding capital expenditure as it transforms from a burden into a competitive moat, supporting hardware chains like GPUs, optical modules, and storage. However, valuations have already priced in growth expectations for 2027-2028. The forward P/E ratio for the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants is about 35x, compared to 25x for the rest of the S&P 500. This premium implies AI adoption must occur 5 to 8 times faster than past technological revolutions—a scenario with little room for error. The sustainability of the AI bull market hinges on three key variables: 1. **Short-term liquidity shocks**: Risks include sustained high oil prices, resurgent inflation, rising interest rates, and potential unwinding of the yen carry trade. The critical question is whether the upward revision speed of Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) can outpace the rise in interest rates. 2. **Mid-term industry realization**: Can the actual pace of AI adoption and commercialization match the current lofty valuations? Historically, general-purpose technology revolutions follow a non-linear path with periods of acceleration and deceleration. 3. **Long-term structural constraints**: These include energy and power grid limitations, employment displacement and consumer purchasing power, social acceptance and potential backlash, and potential hardware technology breakthroughs that could disrupt current supply chains. While the long-term prospects for AI remain optimistic with potential for significant productivity gains, the stock market's pricing depends not just on the vision but on the actual speed of realization amid these growing constraints. The direction is clear, but the pace of execution will determine whether the bubble remains controlled or spirals out of control.

marsbit05/27 02:05

What Are the Key Variables Determining the AI Bull Market?

marsbit05/27 02:05

Metrics Ventures Market Watch: The Brewing Storm

In the past month, the market has been actively trading contrasting expectations, balancing global supply chain disruptions fueling re-inflation against both actual and anticipated (Walsh) interest rate hikes. This volatility has impacted commodities and most equities, though tech has temporarily benefited from concentrated short-term liquidity. Fundamentally, as previously analyzed regarding the Strait of Hormuz situation, the US faces deep-seated balance sheet issues beyond what any single Fed chair can resolve. Hypotheses around a figure like Walsh could only materialize if AI fundamentally reshapes production relations. Until then, most non-AI-leading nations (effectively all except the US and China) risk fiscal and monetary policy collapse, rendering the identity of the Fed chair ultimately irrelevant. For crypto assets, there is currently no clear role in these dominant narratives. The market remains strongly capped by the 200-day moving average. While trends may shift from "anything but AI" to "anything but mines," this phase is dominated by the silicon vs. carbon (AI vs. traditional) dichotomy, leaving little room for crypto—though its time will come. **Market Overview & Commentary** The crypto market lacks significant catalysts beyond hype, plagued by low volume and scarce innovation, with clear technical resistance. Currently, crypto struggles for attention as global focus lies elsewhere. Assets like gold, oil, and grains are more direct hedges against supply-chain-driven inflation/stagflation. Bitcoin needs more time for capitulation and consolidation; this reset is expected to last until at least Q4 2026. Looking ahead, three factors will likely drive future market volatility: 1. Whether Walsh repeats the patterns of predecessors like Bassant or Musk, shifting stance into a new policy cycle. 2. The market underestimates the severity of global supply chain damage and the prolonged time needed for repair, which will eventually lead to recognition of acute resource shortages and price swings. 3. AI non-beneficiary, high-inflation nations (e.g., UK, Japan) will face severe fiscal and monetary crises. Rapid AI-driven displacement could trigger a collapse of existing credit and welfare systems. Ultimately, the market may realize that an AI bubble burst could spark contagious sovereign credit crises. The monetary and fiscal responses to such a scenario could serve as the ultimate catalyst for Bitcoin's next major bull run.

marsbit05/26 07:43

Metrics Ventures Market Watch: The Brewing Storm

marsbit05/26 07:43

Warsh's First Day in Office, Markets Deliver a 'Wake-up Call': Rate Hike Expected This Year

On his first day in office, newly inaugurated Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh received a stark market warning, with expectations now fully pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate hike this year. The shift was triggered by hawkish remarks from Fed Governor Waller, who stated that inflation is now the key policy "driver" and that the odds of a hike or cut are evenly split. This sent short-term Treasury yields higher. Waller signaled a significant pivot in his stance, citing disappointing inflation and labor data. He suggested removing "easing bias" language from Fed statements and did not rule out future rate increases if inflation fails to recede, though he noted immediate action isn't warranted without signs of unanchored inflation expectations. Chairman Warsh faces immediate pressure at his first FOMC meeting in June. With the preferred inflation gauge at a three-year high, analysts warn that failing to hike could be interpreted as an implicit easing of policy. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East is adding to existing price pressures. The market's expectation for a hike contrasts sharply with earlier forecasts for multiple cuts. While long-term Treasury yields have been contained by lower energy prices recently, analysts note they remain under structural upward pressure. Warsh's swearing-in at the White House highlights political scrutiny over Fed independence. However, the market has made it clear that inflation is the most urgent challenge, leaving the new chairman little time to settle in.

marsbit05/23 05:17

Warsh's First Day in Office, Markets Deliver a 'Wake-up Call': Rate Hike Expected This Year

marsbit05/23 05:17

Deficits, Inflation, and the New Fed: The Deep Logic Behind US Bond Yields Breaking 5% and the Market Reset

In the week of May 15-19, 2026, U.S. long-term Treasury yields surged to multi-year highs, with the 30-year yield hitting 5.2%, a level unseen since 2007, and the 10-year yield climbing to 4.687%. Equity markets declined in response. Four primary factors are driving the rise in yields. First, stubborn inflation persists, with April wholesale prices rising 6% year-over-year, fueling expectations of potential future Fed rate hikes instead of cuts. Second, newly confirmed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a complex inflation battle, with markets closely awaiting his first FOMC meeting. Third, deteriorating U.S. fiscal health, marked by large deficits and rising debt servicing costs, is eroding the traditional "safe-haven" premium for Treasuries. Fourth, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" tax cuts are projected to add trillions to the national debt, contributing to Moody's recent credit rating downgrade. Rising yields pressure stocks through several channels: a higher discount rate reduces the present value of future earnings (especially for growth stocks); rising risk-free rates compress equity risk premiums, making bonds relatively more attractive; higher borrowing costs impact consumers and corporations; and a stronger dollar affects multinational earnings. For investors, the environment favors value and financial stocks over long-duration growth stocks. Bond investors find attractive yields in short to intermediate maturities, while income investors see the best fixed-income opportunities in over a decade. Key developments to watch include Chair Warsh's first FOMC meeting, upcoming inflation data, Treasury auction demand, and whether the 30-year yield approaches 6%, a level that could trigger a more sustained equity valuation reset. The bond market's message is clear: the era of cheap government borrowing is over, posing a central challenge for markets in late 2026.

marsbit05/23 03:04

Deficits, Inflation, and the New Fed: The Deep Logic Behind US Bond Yields Breaking 5% and the Market Reset

marsbit05/23 03:04

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