• Questions whether all-time highs in equities amid AI disruption, private market jitters, and Strait of Hormuz closure bring comfort or nervousness.
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  • Rick Rieder
    Equity market technicals are extraordinary and earnings numbers are powerful. The parts of the economy driving equities (tech, high-end consumer) are doing quite well, citing 97% YoY earnings growth in semis. Technicals show scarcity: potential $200B IPO calendar vs. $1T in buybacks means 'not enough stock to buy.'
    Contrasts with housing and lower incomes not being in good shape. Notes this dynamic is completely different from Treasury market which faces $520B/week supply.
  • Asks if explosive equity confidence alongside expectations for 2% inflation over 5-10 years is contradictory.
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  • Rick Rieder
    No contradiction due to unprecedented productivity revolution. Companies growing revenue 4-10% while keeping labor static/down and reducing COGS leads to higher operating margins and ROIC. AI/data utilization builds moats and boosts productivity/earnings, though not beneficial for broad population.
    Notes automation/AI hasn't fully kicked in yet. This dynamic affects interest rate transmission.
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