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Market recap: what to know now

A quick view of key market signals, what they may mean for portfolio positioning and talking points on timely themes.

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Core PCE YoY vs. 2% target1
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Real GDP Q2 2026 annualized2
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Unemployment rate3
Jackson Hole: Warsh leaned hawkish

Warsh acknowledged above-trend inflation and reaffirmed the Fed’s 2% PCE inflation target, and stopped short of forward guidance. The September FOMC meeting remains live, but we lean toward a pause.4

Debasement trade gained momentum

Treasury’s move to double the max size of long-end buybacks from $2B to $4B, alongside geopolitical risks and higher energy prices, has supported the debasement trade, with gold and Bitcoin rallying.5

Nvidia earnings reinforced a strong Q2

Nvidia’s Q2 results reinforced strong AI earnings, while its higher-than-expected 2027 revenue outlook suggests compute may remain scarce and the AI infrastructure buildout has further to run.6

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