Artificial Insanity

Markets keep marching higher, but are the fundamentals starting to miss a beat? Earnings forecasts remain optimistic, bond yields are climbing despite anchored inflation expectations, and AI spending shows little sign of slowing. Meanwhile, fears about AI are growing louder. Do they reflect genuine risks, or are they driven by incumbents worried about disruption?

Equity markets have reached new highs this summer, but volatility is lurking beneath the surface. With bond markets flashing warnings and the debasement trade back in focus, is trouble brewing for equities, or can this bull market continue its remarkable run?  Length without disclaimer: 20 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

Inflation remains the headline act in global markets, but the heat doesn't stop there. Earnings season is setting the stage for fresh surprises, Korean equities are testing the durability of the emerging‑markets rally as leveraged ETF dynamics unwind, and AI‑driven capex is rippling through credit markets. Meanwhile, the VIX may look calm, yet single‑stock volatility is hitting unprecedented highs. Plenty is cooking beneath the surface.  Length without disclaimer: 16 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

With a new Fed chairman settling in, markets may need to brace for choppier waters. But for now, optimism rules. AI is propelling equities higher, Korea is hitting fresh records, and Wall Street is holding firm — even celebrating the 'greatest IP in history', SpaceX.  Length without disclaimer: 18 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

In a market where AI now outweighs geopolitics, even tensions in Iran barely register. The earnings season has been a blockbuster, with the Korean market shooting the lights out. Despite expectations of no further US rate cuts, investors seem unfazed, and semiconductors continue to lead the charge. Companies across the AI supply chain dominate market performance, while traditionally 'safer' sectors such as consumer staples and healthcare are severely lagging behind.    Length without disclaimer: 19 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

Despite persistent unrest in the Middle East and elevated oil prices stoking inflation concerns, equity investors continue to buy the dips, leaving traditional safe havens in short supply. Equity markets may appear unfazed, but credit markets are signalling that the story isn't finished yet.  Length without disclaimer: 14 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

Market turbulency remains, and where the US dollar acts as a safe haven, gold clearly doesn't this time around. Central banks sit on the fence, hoping the inflation increase caused by the war in Iran will be transitory. Oversold stocks recover, while overbought stocks take a punch on the chin.  Length without disclaimer: 18 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

It is earnings season again and guess what – the beat goes on. In this episode Arnout van Rijn also digs deep into his two of his favorite topics: Japan and gold. And are we seeing a long-awaited rotation in financial markets? Value stocks, small caps and defensive stocks are now outperforming growth stocks, mega caps and cyclical stocks. And emerging markets continue their bull run.    Unitree demonstration Chinese New Year Gala video  Length without disclaimer: 19 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

The equity markets in general and semiconductor companies in particular are flying high, amidst geopolitical turmoil.  Gold has clearly entered bubble territory. The share of weak hands in the market is increasing, which means we are now in a volatile bull market, says Arnout van Rijn. Tune in to our latest podcast episode.  Length without disclaimer: 18 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners

Surprisingly, Beethoven sets the tone in 2025's last episode of this podcast series. Arnout van Rijn and Peter van der Welle talk about the upbeat 2026 outlook for equities, the strange case of the Japanese bond yields and why investors might end up wrong-footed in the year to come    Length without disclaimer: 16 minutes This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners