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Why Anthropic's IPO Is Make or Break for the Markets

Haslinda Amin, Jack Selby, Nirmal Jain, David Perdue, Krishna Bhimavarapu, Brian Galle, Anthony Stevens, Avril Hong, Shikhar Yusuf, Kamali Argana, Evan Schlossman, Ashutosh Joshi

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  • The AI sector faces a potential bubble burst before year-end driven by a "death of a million cuts" correction rather than a single catalyst, with Oracle and SoftBank identified as early risks and Anthropic's valuation predicted below one trillion dollars.
  • Investors anticipate deteriorating sentiment regarding AI data centers and question the timeline for returns on capital, expecting a shift where AI use cases are viewed as utilities rather than trillion-dollar entities.
  • Chinese AI models, specifically DeepSeek, are projected to match US capabilities for non-national security tasks within a six to twelve-month window, potentially capturing a significant portion of the total addressable market outside defense.
  • A poorly performing IPO for a major AI company could trigger a massive correction and bearish movement, particularly as lockups expire for traders, while concerns persist that the market underprices risks linked to the NVIDIA scandal and potential CEO issues.
  • Geopolitical volatility in the Middle East is expected to drive higher oil prices and interest rates, with a second rate hike predicted following any initial Fed increases, especially if they occur during a lame-duck term.
  • Monetary policy expectations include at least two additional 25 basis point increases by the FOMC and consideration of a 50 basis point hike in December if CPI remains at 0.3% or higher, with traders pricing a December hike as a certainty.
  • IIFL Finance aims for 25% to 30% growth over the next three to four years, with a target to reduce gross non-performing assets (GNPA) to 1% to 1.2% next year, contingent on gold prices not falling sharply by 30% to 40% within a week or two.
  • Singapore Airlines expects strong operating profits in the second quarter due to lower fuel prices, though jet fuel is projected to remain elevated for six to twelve months; cabin upgrades for A350s are scheduled for the second half of next year, with Boeing 777-9s expected to enter service with new cabins by next year.
  • Singapore Airlines anticipates sustained traffic benefits from Middle East conflicts even if they de-escalate, though the Air India investment is expected to require significant additional funding and may take five to ten years to yield returns.
  • The Indian economy is forecast to reach an inflection point in 2030 as AI investments mature, with expectations for 28nm chip production, inflation settling between 4% and 6%, and a need for 9% to 10% growth over the next decade to meet targets.
  • The US government expects to resolve supply chain frictions with China and sees continued increases in foreign direct investment into the US, while California supporters plan to reintroduce a wealth tax proposal in 2028 with expectations of bipartisan voter support among younger demographics.
  • Asian stocks are expected to remain stable despite Anthropic IPO uncertainty due to capital flows, with analysts projecting Indian equities to focus on earnings delivery and maintaining bullish sentiment from domestic and foreign brokerages.
  • Blackstone expects its investment to support IIFL Finance's growth for two to four years, while Alpine Macro and Ashutosh Joshi maintain a positive outlook on Indian stocks based on earnings delivery and brokerage sentiment.
  • California tax reform efforts aim for a more rational system for billionaires, with projections that high-net-worth individuals will not flee the state in response to a one-time wealth tax, although the timing of implementation remains subject to political leadership.