GAR Capital Podcast

Markets hit the brakes as technology stocks sold off again despite lower oil prices and relatively calm bond markets. Is this just healthy rotation beneath the surface, or are investors beginning to question the AI trade that has driven markets higher for months? In today’s AI-generated market podcast, we break down: • Why tech and AI names came under pressure again • The growing debate around AI...

Markets chopping but have we priced in the worst already? The S&P 500 is holding above its 200-day moving average with no real panic, credit markets stable, and financials bouncing. That keeps the short-term bias cautiously bullish.  Gold just flushed hard on speculative excess and is setting up for a potential bounce. We break down the GLD calls, key levels, and what needs to happen next. Cru...

This week on the GAR Capital Podcast, Carlos Garcia breaks down the five biggest macro stories driving global markets right now , including rising geopolitical tensions, major economic data surprises, and increasing volatility across asset classes. In this episode we cover: • Oil prices surging as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran • A weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report and wh...

This week’s episode breaks down a volatile market driven by geopolitical escalation, stubborn inflation, and a powerful shift in sector leadership. US Israel strikes on Iran sent crude oil surging and triggered a broad risk off move across equities, while hotter than expected PPI data intensified stagflation fears and reduced the odds of near term Fed rate cuts. We examine why Nvidia’s blowout ear...

In this week’s GAR Capital Podcast, Carlos Garcia breaks down the biggest stock market and macro headlines from February 15th–22nd  The U.S. Supreme Court struck down sweeping global tariffs in a 6–3 decision, triggering a relief rally across major indices. But the story didn’t end there. President Trump quickly responded with new 10%–15% global tariffs, reintroducing political and market uncertai...

This week’s market narrative is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Inflation cooled again in January, reinforcing soft-landing hopes, while the labor market surprised to the upside with stronger-than-expected job growth. At the same time, AI disruption fears continued to pressure software and tech stocks, driving rotation into value and defensive sectors. In this episode, I break down: • Why...

This week’s episode breaks down one of the most important shifts happening beneath the surface of the market: sector rotation . The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time , driven by strength in industrials, financials, energy, and materials — signaling a broadening bull market beyond the mega-cap tech names. I cover the AI CapEx arms race among Google, Meta, and Amazo...

This week on the GAR Capital Podcast, Carlos Garcia breaks down one of the most volatile weeks in markets in years — featuring a historic crash in precious metals, major cross-asset moves, and critical macro developments shaping the outlook ahead. Topics covered in this episode include: • The historic gold and silver sell-off after extreme overbought conditions • Why the precious metals crash was...

This weekly stock market recap breaks down the five biggest headlines shaping markets right now , including record highs in gold and silver, renewed tariff threats from President Trump, Intel’s sharp selloff, rising trade tensions, and major Big Tech earnings alongside the Federal Reserve meeting. In this episode, we cover: Trump’s Greenland proposal and European tariff threats — and how markets r...

EU/Greenland headlines Supreme Court Tariff decision upcoming Netflix earnings upcoming Intel Earnings upcoming President Trumps housing plan & how to bring down rates

Analysis of President trumps proposed economic policies & their potential on markets & consumers while enjoy a coffee with Carlos the CEO!

Let’s talk about the election! Vice President Kamala Harris vs Former President Donald Trump for the United States Presidency. Which sectors will benefit from the winner? Let’s Break down the economic issues & what to expect!

GAR capital turns 10 years old! The 10 lessons I have learned as CEO of this great company!

Talking options trading volume. Stocks that moved today & commentary on the current market

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Israel/Iran conflict headlines drop tech and the market. Volatility spikes and fear of escalation increases. Let’s go over it and implications for the market

Talking markets with GAR! Nasdaq futures, Costco, GOOG, QQQ & latest news headlines

This week, we had a perfect 5/5 record in options trading with strong execution and early exits to lock in profits. The post-FOMC rally, along with a 50 basis point cut, signals more upside potential, especially in lagging sectors like tech and small caps. Stay tuned for our watchlist and join our paid membership to take advantage of the ongoing bull market!

“Where Carlos was wrong!” No reversal in stocks! At least not yet. Green across the board. OPEX tomorrow scenarios and trade setup for S&P Nasdaq futures. Google + Tesla calls cook!!

The Fed gives the big cut! 50 point cut, what did Powell say? what does that mean short term? What does that mean long term? Talking dollar & S&P 500 index reversal setups!

Tomorrow is the day! We get a rate cut! Markets chopped today. Talking PLTR, TSLA, S&P 500 & COST.

A snooze fest for tech investors. Goldman makes a call of 6000 SPX. Talking PLTR, sectors, headlines & recapping the session!

After being out sick, Carlos returns to recap one of the best weeks in the stock market since November 2023, highlighting his team’s exceptional work in his absence. This episode covers the new rate easing cycle, its impact on inflation, and what to expect from upcoming Fed decisions and retail sales data.

Talking seasonality, macro, bonds getting bid, upside risk, downside risk to the market

Nasdaq gets its day in the sun. VIX takes a hit, yields fall helps mortgage rates, Broadcom earnings, todays TSLA move & GOOG puts in focus.