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The Kobeissi Letter: Democrat Sweep Shows Shift, Affordability Key
The Kobeissi Letter stated that a Democrat "sweep" in the recent elections, driven by voter concerns over affordability, signals a major shift in American politics and economic policy.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports AI Driving Surge in US Bank Lending
A financial markets commentary publication stated that AI infrastructure spending is fueling a significant increase in commercial and industrial loans at large U.S. banks.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US Equity Fund Outflows During Global Inflows
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted a significant outflow from US equity funds, contrasting with global trends, in a recent post on X.
The Kobeissi Letter Details Key Market Events This Week
The market commentary publication outlined a busy week ahead for investors, highlighting major economic data releases, corporate earnings, and political developments.
Kobeissi Letter Reports OpenAI Slashes Funding Target, Valuation
The Kobeissi Letter, a markets commentary publication, reported on X that OpenAI has significantly cut its funding target and valuation amid a tech stock selloff.
Kobeissi Letter Details Binance Hack Mechanics, Binance to Cover Losses
The Kobeissi Letter provided new details on the $6.3 billion Binance hack, including how it occurred and Binance's commitment to cover unrecovered losses.
Kobeissi Letter Says Rising Inflation Shows December Rate Hike
The markets commentary publication claims that rising PCE inflation metrics confirm a broader inflationary trend, signaling an imminent December rate hike.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US Warns Gulf States of Iran Military Campaign
The Kobeissi Letter, citing the Wall Street Journal, reported that the US has advised Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a potential military campaign against Iran.
Kobeissi Letter Says US Stocks Rally After Midterm Elections
The markets commentary publication shared historical data indicating the S&P 500 sees its strongest returns in the year following Midterm elections.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Anthropic Files S-1 for IPO
The Kobeissi Letter announced Anthropic has officially filed its S-1 registration statement for an IPO, seeking to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol $ANT.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Memory ETF Outflows, Chip Trade Pullback
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted significant outflows from the Memory ETF ($DRAM) and its leveraged counterpart ($RAM) on X.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Skyrocketing Semiconductor Prices, AI Driving Inflation
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted a significant surge in U.S. producer prices for semiconductors, attributing the rise to the AI Revolution.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports Widespread Layoffs Across US Corporations
The market commentary publication highlighted significant job reductions across multiple sectors in 2026, including 135,000 layoffs in the tech sector alone.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Nasdaq 100 Futures Drop 2% on Trump's Iran Comments
The Kobeissi Letter reported Nasdaq 100 futures extended losses following a statement from President Trump regarding Iran.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Record S&P 500 Market Concentration
The Kobeissi Letter, a financial markets commentary publication, stated on X that the 15 largest S&P 500 stocks now account for a record 46.7% of the index’s market value.
The Kobeissi Letter Says Corporate Earnings Growth Set to Slow in Q3 2026
The Kobeissi Letter stated on X that corporate earnings growth is projected to decelerate across most S&P 500 sectors in the third quarter of 2026.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Massive Semiconductor Volatility
The Kobeissi Letter stated on X that US semiconductor stocks are experiencing significant volatility, with a key ratio hitting its lowest since April 2026.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Ukraine Drone Attack on Russian Oil Terminal
A markets commentary publication reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil terminal, just days after President Trump's declared 'energy ceasefire'.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports US Debt Interest Expense Hits Record $1.36 Trillion
The markets commentary publication highlighted a significant increase in the US public debt's interest expense for fiscal year 2026 on X.
The Kobeissi Letter Warns of 'Bear-Bull Market Paradox'
The markets commentary publication highlighted an unprecedented divergence in the S&P 500, with many components significantly down despite the index nearing a record high.
Kobeissi Letter Reports South Korea Market Halts During Steep Losses
The Kobeissi Letter announced a circuit breaker triggered in South Korea's stock market following a significant drop.
Kobeissi Letter Reports SPY Volume Hits Multi-Year Lows
The Kobeissi Letter noted historically low trading volume in the S&P 500 ETF, $SPY, over recent days, suggesting a market in consolidation.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Record $8 Trillion in US Money Market Funds
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted a surge in money market fund inflows, pushing US assets to a record $8 trillion, indicating a strong investor preference for risk-free assets.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Record Gold ETF Inflows
The Kobeissi Letter stated that global physical gold-backed ETFs attracted a record $30.7 billion in inflows during Q3 2026.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Surge in US Families Behind on Debt Payments
The Kobeissi Letter, a markets commentary publication, reported on X that US families are falling behind on debt payments, citing recent Federal Reserve data.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports French Corporate Bonds Outperform Government Debt
A market commentary publication highlighted that a significant portion of French corporate bonds now trade at lower yields than government bonds.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports Record Consumer Credit Growth
The markets commentary publication highlighted a significant increase in total consumer credit in August, reaching a new all-time high.
Kobeissi Letter Reports AI Big 10 Accounts for Record 42% of US Market Cap
The financial markets commentary publication stated on X that the concentration of major AI-related companies in the US stock market has reached a new high.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Broadcom Seeks $50B+ Financing for OpenAI Chip
The markets commentary publication reported on X that Broadcom is pursuing over $50 billion in financing for a custom AI chip project with OpenAI.
The Kobeissi Letter Warns of Rising US High-Yield Credit Stress
The Kobeissi Letter reported on X that credit spreads for lower-rated corporate bonds have widened to levels last seen in November 2022.
Kobeissi Letter Reports 319% Surge in Crude Oil Shipping Costs
The Kobeissi Letter highlighted a dramatic increase in the cost of shipping crude oil from West Africa to China, signaling a scramble for physical inventories.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Drastic Drop in October Rate Hike Expectations
The Kobeissi Letter stated market expectations for an October rate hike fell to 17% after a weaker September jobs report.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US Trade Deficit Widens to $132.6 Billion in August
The Kobeissi Letter announced that the U.S. goods trade deficit expanded significantly in August, reaching its widest gap since March 2025.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US August PCE Inflation Falls Below Expectations
The markets commentary publication announced Wednesday that both headline and core US August PCE inflation metrics declined more than anticipated, leading to reduced October rate hike probabilities.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Record Foreign Investment in US Equities
The Kobeissi Letter stated on X that foreign investors made record quarterly and 12-month purchases of US equities and investment fund shares.
Kobeissi Letter Reports US-China Trade Deal Valued at $60 Billion
The Kobeissi Letter announced a new trade agreement between the US and China, cutting tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods and including a commitment for China to import US coal.
Kobeissi Letter Reports Consumer Sentiment Near Historic Lows
The Kobeissi Letter stated that the Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to its second-lowest level in history in September.
The Kobeissi Letter Reports US-China Trade Deal Reached
The financial commentary publication reported on X that the US and China have finalized a trade deal to reduce tariffs on $30 billion in goods.
The Kobeissi Letter Warns of Deepening Global Diesel Market Crisis
The Kobeissi Letter reported a historic loss of diesel supply from the Middle East and Russia, indicating a deepening global market crisis.