T.J. Thornton
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- Bank of America26 min
The last war isn't the next one; Asia and US defense fundamentals remain strong
Ron Epstein, KJ Hwang, T.J. Thornton
A comprehensive analysis of the global defense sector highlights record U.S. Treasury outlays and critical inventory depletion driving projected mid-single digit to double-digit growth through 2027. South Korea emerges as a key beneficiary with 45% earnings growth fueled by missile exports to Poland and emerging Gulf markets, while U.S. firms like Hanwha Aerospace secure strategic partnerships for ammunition and howitzer localization. Despite temporary valuation headwinds from sector rotation into AI, the market fundamentally supports continued investment due to shifting warfare dynamics toward hypersonic threats and high-volume counter-drone systems.
- Bank of America6 min
Must Read Research: High Bar for 2Q; Netflix; Heatwaves and Corn; US TSY Softening Demand
T.J. Thornton, Candace Browning
Civita "Supermanian" projects a robust Q2 2026 earnings season driven by a 28% year-on-year EPS growth forecast, with technology and semiconductors leading the charge despite IBM's record-breaking stock decline. In the consumer tech sector, Netflix faces intense valuation scrutiny over declining engagement metrics and a 50% stock pullback, even as analysts debate the longevity of its ad-supported revenue model against competition from short-form platforms. Concurrently, global agriculture confronts severe supply risks from Northern Hemisphere heatwaves threatening EU corn output, while US Treasury markets navigate diminishing foreign demand as Japanese holdings stagnate and participation in auctions slips below 20%.
- Bank of America20 min
The Consumer’s Summer Spending Surge
In June 2026, aggregate U.S. consumer spending surged 6.3% year-over-year as discretionary services and retail sectors outpaced necessities, coinciding with a 1.7% acceleration in job growth that narrowed the income spending gap between high- and lower-income households. While Bank of America data indicates this convergence was driven by a 4.1% rise in lower-income wages and a World Cup-induced spike in host city restaurant sales, the event's temporary boost is already fading. Consequently, the personal savings rate dropped to 2.7% as households prioritized consumption over savings, raising concerns about sustainability despite a robust labor market that currently supports further Federal Reserve rate hikes.