GatePass Capital Market Monday

In this Market Monday , we break down the first half of 2026, including S&P 500 gains, Big Tech underperformance, AI infrastructure spending, earnings growth, Wall Street expectations, record dealmaking, and what investors should watch in the second half of the year. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and sh...

In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we discuss the recent pullback in the largest S&P 500 stocks, the return of AI bubble calls, and what may be happening beneath the surface of the market. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Cap...

In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting, why the Fed held rates steady, what the updated dot plot says about possible rate hikes, and how persistent inflation could shape markets through year-end. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a des...

This week’s Market Monday breaks down the latest hot CPI inflation data, Fed policy concerns, consumer spending trends, the K-shaped economy, and what history says about hyped IPOs after their first-day pop. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by Ga...

In this Market Monday : The market was up 15% over 50 trading days then Friday's payroll report sent stocks plummeting and rates surging. We break down what the jobs data actually means, why the Fed narrative is shifting from easing to tightening, and why "rates up, stocks down" is incomplete analysis. The real picture requires more than one variable. Unless otherwise indicated, comm...

In this Market Monday : The S&P 500 closed May up 5% and just logged its ninth consecutive winning week — the first since 2023. Earnings came in at 29% year-over-year growth, blowing past the 13% expectation. But with CPI above 4%, oil over $100, and the American consumer increasingly K-shaped, the bull and bear cases are both compelling. Here's where things stand heading into June. Unless...

In this Market Monday : The 10-year Treasury yield has jumped from 3.94% to 4.6% and bonds are negative on the year while stocks are up over 9%. With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and oil above $100 a barrel, we break down why yields are rising, what it means for the traditional 60/40 portfolio, and how to think about your portfolio in an inflationary regime. Unless otherwise indicated, commenta...

In this Market Monday : April CPI came in hot — 0.64% for the month, 3.8% year-over-year, and accelerating. Gas is up 28% in two months, groceries are surging, and the bond market is already repricing reality. Here's what it means for investors and what the Fed might do next. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the auth...

The S&P 500 is up 8% after being down 7% in March. We break down why earnings, AI capex, and inflation are shaping the market right now. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capital or its affiliates. The opinions expressed here are f...

In this GatePass Market Monday : Jerome Powell held rates steady in his final Fed meeting as Chair, April delivered a historic S&P 500 rally, and investors are again hearing “Sell in May and go away.” Here’s what long-term investors should know. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded a...

In this GatePass Market Monday : A historic S&P 500 rally has investors asking what’s next. Explore what market momentum, all-time highs, and why time in the market still matters more than timing it. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePa...

Stocks are back at all-time highs after one of the strongest 10-day rallies in decades. In this GatePass Market Monday , we break down what’s driving the rebound, why sentiment still looks weak, and what long-term investors should focus on now. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a d...

In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz, inflation, Fed policy, and what it all means for stocks, bonds, and the market outlook. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass...

In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, oil prices, the Strait of Hormuz, inflation, Fed policy, and what it all means for stocks, bonds, and the market outlook. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass...

n this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down the worst quarter for the S&P 500 since 2022, the outsized impact of the Magnificent 7, rising oil prices, Fed policy, and what investors should watch next. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided...

In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down the latest stock market pullback, recession risk, inflation, the Fed, and why long-term investors should stay focused during volatility. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capital or...

In this week’s Market Monday: We break down rising gas prices, Fed policy, bond yields, election-year volatility, and why investors should stay realistic and disciplined during market volatility. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capit...

In this Market Monday : We break down the potential market impact of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption, rising gas prices, inflation pressure, bond volatility, and what to watch from the Federal Reserve this week. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided b...

Markets are noisy right now. AI disruption, geopolitical risk, Fed uncertainty, and nonstop headlines are making even disciplined investors uneasy. In this Market Monday video, we break down 10 investing rules for uncertain markets – from ignoring confident forecasters to avoiding market timing and sticking to a simple process. If you’re trying to stay calm, rational, and invested when the noise i...

Markets may face fresh volatility after a major flare-up in Iran involving U.S. and Israeli military action. In this week’s GatePass Market Monday , we break down how geopolitical risk impacts stocks, oil prices, interest rates, and investor sentiment — and what actually matters for long-term investors. Is this headline-driven fear or something more durable? Unless otherwise indicated, commentary...

In this Market Monday : Supreme Court overturns Trump-era tariffs. We break down the market reaction, potential $150B+ refunds, inflation risks, and what it means for investors. ‍Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capital or its affilia...

In this Market Monday : Inflation cools to 2.4% and rate cuts remain possible, but major 2025 job revisions and weak hiring breadth suggest a fragile “low-hire, low-fire” economy. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capital or its affili...

In this Market Monday : Technology stocks are under pressure as expectations reset. We break down tech earnings, AI capex, sector rotation, and why diversification matters right now. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a description of services provided by GatePass Capital or its aff...

January finished strong, which historically has shown correlation with positive annual returns. In this Market Monday , we break down the January Barometer, the Fed’s latest stance, earnings strength, and what investors should focus on next. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a desc...

Markets faced fresh volatility this week as tariffs, geopolitics, and headlines (including Greenland) made waves. In this Market Monday , we break down why earnings, consumer strength, and fundamentals matter more than short-term noise. Unless otherwise indicated, commentary on this site reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the author and should not be regarded as a descripti...