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Must Read Research: Shifting Econ Outlook; Concentration Bubble Risk; Semis; Prediction Mkts
- The Federal Reserve is projected to implement three 25 basis point rate hikes across September, October, and December 2026, reversing previous cuts, while the current market pricing suggests only one to two hikes are anticipated by the end of 2026.
- Core PCE inflation is forecast to trend toward 3.5%, remaining approximately 70 basis points above the prior year, with U.S. inflation specifically reaching 3.4% in Q4 2026 and a decline to 2.3% by Q4 2027 alongside a period of steady rates in 2027.
- Global growth forecasts have been modestly increased following the Iran agreement, and Tokyo stocks are anticipated to gain roughly 10% by year-end despite near-term risks.
- The semiconductor industry's total addressable market is projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2030 with a 28% compound annual growth rate, driven by strategic multi-year contracts that de-risk the cycle, though rising memory costs present a potential pricing headwind.
- A tactical rotation is occurring away from mega-cap AI stocks toward smaller, cyclical segments, marked by the first equities outflows since March 2026 and a shift in the technology sector from record inflows to outflows, while AI constitutes roughly 39% of the S&P.
- The Bank of America bubble risk indicator stands at 0.8, indicating a regime characterized by continued upside potential alongside rising interim risk.
- DraftKings is expected to continue capturing growth in sports betting and narrowing the gap with FanDuel in net gaming revenue, even as prediction market share exceeds 2% with limited near-term monetization due to low take rates.
- In the iGaming sector, market share is projected to remain at 21% from a previous high of 25% as industry trends remain soft, contributing to ongoing debates regarding the impact of prediction markets on profitability.