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The AI CapEx bubble’s increasing reliance on circular financing is overwhelmingly bullish…for now.

Confused…

Bulls argue that transferable compute serves as collateral for debt capital and circular financing could provide more runway for the buildout. 

Bears argue that the same structures that can reduce capital impairment risk for creditors may also inflate industry demand, asset valuations, and concentration risk.

Frustrated…

Stay calm. Investors who stay on the right side of this equation and know when to act will profit from this dynamic.

If that’s not enough pressure, another potential pivot is developing as markets transition from earnings season to…

Markets continue to embrace the long-term AI investment theme, but the near-term outlook is becoming increasingly nuanced. While 42 Macro remains constructive on using the Mag-7 as a Source of Funds over the long term, the rising probability of a risk-off Market Regime suggests systematic investors may soon begin reducing their gross exposure.

At the same time, Q2 earnings season presents an underappreciated “sell-the-news” catalyst for AI stocks, as Samsung’s disappointing share price reaction despite exceptional financial results highlights just how elevated investor expectations have become.
Meanwhile, attention remains centered on the Federal Reserve. USD money markets are appropriately pricing in a lower probability of Fed rate hikes because of “peak inflation”. Risk assets are inappropriately pricing the risk…