AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFed Watch: Fed chair Kevin Warsh is set to preside over a “family feud” at the next FOMC meeting, with markets pricing possible tightening as oil rebounds on renewed Middle East risks and AI-driven capex keeps inflation pressure alive. Big Tech Capex Shock: Alphabet’s Q2 beat came with a sting—AI data-center spending guidance lifted to $195B–$205B—sending shares down ~7% and reigniting debate over earnings drag. AI Infrastructure Trade: Freeport-McMoRan and Digital Realty highlight how copper and data-center real estate are cashing in on AI buildouts, even as production disruptions and capex intensity shape near-term returns. Commodities Tightness: Silver heads toward a sixth straight supply deficit, with forecasts pointing to $75–$100 as institutional targets rise; copper bulls also push 2026 outlooks higher amid structural deficits. Mining M&A: A $11B July consolidation wave is reshaping gold and aluminum, led by the Equinox–Orla merger that aims to create a major senior gold producer. Chile Weather Risk: Chile’s copper operations face suspensions after severe Andean storms, underlining how climate shocks can tighten global supply fast. FX Pressure: The Philippine peso is testing a “line in the sand” near record lows as oil and a stronger dollar strain reserves, keeping traders focused on intervention risk. Crypto Policy: The CLARITY Act faces fresh hurdles over enforcement wording, with traders watching Coinbase, Circle, and Strategy for upside if the bill clears before August recess.
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