Tony Nash joins Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on CNA938’s Open For Business to break down today’s biggest market movers. In this episode, Tony provides his expert analysis on the implications of the TikTok US deal, US inflation and the Fed, as well as the Bank of Japan’s latest interest rate moves, offering a look ahead for global investors.
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As the year comes to a close, the selling on AI stocks remains unabated. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence, if it’s time to sell tech names that have benefitted from this theme. We also ask about the outlook of oil for 2026 and if this commodity’s fortune can be reversed.
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With reports that markets are pricing in an 89% chance that the US Federal Reserve may cut rates when they meet next week, saw equities advancing. Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence, shares his insights into what to look out for as raft of economic data was released, including the ADP jobs report, the S&P PMI index and the ISM Services PMI.
The Fed cut rates last week, but the market’s reaction has been a vote of “no confidence.” Instead of a celebration, we are seeing a dangerous divergence. Long-term yields are rising (rejecting the cut), while Financials, which usually love a steepening yield curve, are falling. Could we read this as the December Fed Put being too small? Markets don’t want half measures and this signals that investors are now pricing in credit risk over growth. Amidst this warning, capital is likely retreating to a tried-and-true growth trade: a tactical bounce in NVIDIA.
CI Markets forecasts the 10-Year Treasury yield to rise this week. This is the engine of the current volatility. By pushing yields higher immediately after a rate cut, the bond market may be signaling that it sees sticky inflation, but markets seem to be wanting more from the Fed. This “bear steepening” is tightening financial conditions for the real economy, effectively undoing the Fed’s stimulus before it even hits the system.
This is the key “tell.” Typically, banks rally when the Fed cuts and long rates rise (a steepening curve). However, CI Markets forecasts Financials (XLF) to trend lower. When banks sell off despite a more accommodative rate environment, it means the market is fearful of credit quality and a slowing economy. Investors are betting that higher long-term borrowing costs will hurt borrowers more than they help bank margins.
With the real economy (XLF) flashing red and bonds (TNX) selling off, liquidity is flowing back to the most liquid, high-growth asset it can find. CI Markets forecasts a move higher for NVIDIA (NVDA). This is not a broad risk-on rally; it is a defensive concentration. Investors will likely hide in “fortress AI,” betting that NVIDIA’s secular growth can outrun the cyclical headwinds dragging down the rest of the market.
The signal is for defensive selectivity. The simultaneous rise in yields (TNX) and fall in financials (XLF) is a loud warning that the “Fed Put” has been too small and has lost its potency to lift the real economy. In this environment, the market is bifurcating: rejecting cyclical risk while crowding into tactical tech winners like NVDA. Caution is warranted.
The content presented in this note is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or trading advice. This analysis is generated from the output of Complete Intelligence’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform and does not constitute a personal recommendation. You should not base any investment decision solely on this material. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Complete Intelligence is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.
Last week confirmed the “Great Divergence” we predicted, with the Nasdaq drifting higher while Crude Oil succumbed to geopolitical de-escalation pressure. Now, the market’s focus is narrowing further. Capital is rotating out of crowded macro trades and into assets driven by specific catalysts: corporate takeovers, physical weather events, and the next wave of capital expenditure. This week is about idiosyncratic risk: finding the assets that move regardless of what the Fed or the S&P 500 does.
CI Markets forecasts a move higher for Electronic Arts (EA). The stock is decoupling from the broader communication services sector, driven by intensifying speculation regarding a majority stake acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). This M&A narrative effectively places a “soft floor” under the price, transforming EA from a standard consumer discretionary holding into a special-situation arbitrage play. In a market searching for uncorrelated returns, a sovereign-backed bid provides a unique catalyst that is largely immune to domestic economic data.
CI Markets forecasts significant volatility followed by a rebound for Marvell Technology (MRVL). While Nvidia has dominated the headlines, capital is beginning to rotate toward the “second derivative” of the AI trade—infrastructure and networking. Marvell is emerging as the “dark horse” for 2026, essential for the data center build-out required to support the next generation of models. The forecast suggests initial pressure likely tied to margin scrutiny, but the strong projected rebound signals that investors are treating dips as buying opportunities to position for the long-term capex cycle.
CI Markets forecasts upward pressure for Natural Gas Futures (NG=F). A sharp divergence has opened within the energy complex: while oil weakens on geopolitical peace talks, natural gas is surging on pure physical demand. Frigid temperatures across the U.S. combined with record export flows are creating a supply squeeze that politics cannot talk down. This asset serves as the perfect hedge for the week, offering exposure to “physical reality” in a market otherwise dominated by policy speculation.
The common thread this week is independence. Whether it is the weather driving Natural Gas, M&A rumors driving EA, or the long-term capex cycle driving Marvell, these assets are moving to their own rhythm. For investors, the play is to step back from the broad index “beta” and allocate toward these specific, event-driven stories that offer protection against general market chop.
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The market is shifting from a monolithic “soft landing” narrative to a story of stark divergence. Capital is no longer flowing indiscriminately; it is becoming highly selective, punishing assets tied to fading geopolitical risks while rewarding secular growth themes. This decoupling suggests investors are actively rotating out of the “war premium” trade and positioning for a year-end technology push, effectively bifurcating the market into clear winners and losers.
CI Markets forecasts a move lower for Crude Oil Futures (CL=F). This downward trajectory reflects a rapid unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium that has supported energy prices for months. With the narrative shifting toward potential de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the market is aggressively pricing out supply disruption fears. This is a structural repricing, signaling that investors view the “peace dividend” as a bearish catalyst for the energy complex, overriding even the typical sector rotation that occurs late in the year.
CI Markets forecasts a move higher for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC). Despite the noise surrounding valuation concerns and “AI bubble” debates, the index remains the preferred destination for liquidity. This forecast indicates that the market is looking past immediate volatility to focus on year-end seasonality and “bullish December signals.” By shrugging off the weakness in the energy sector, the Nasdaq is asserting its role as the primary vehicle for growth, driven by renewed optimism around interest rates and the continued resilience of the semiconductor trade.
CI Markets forecasts continued volatility for the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI). Unlike the clear directional signals in energy and tech, the industrial sector is caught in a tug-of-war between falling input costs (cheaper oil) and uncertain global demand. This forecast for “choppy” price action suggests the sector is currently the market’s “wait and see” trade. It serves as a barometer for the broader economy, unable to fully participate in the growth rally until there is greater clarity on the trajectory of industrial output and global trade flows.
The divergence between a bullish Nasdaq and a bearish oil market is not a contradiction; it is a rational re-pricing of risk. The market is effectively shedding its inflation hedges to double down on secular growth, leaving cyclical middles like industrials in limbo. This suggests the dominant theme for the week will be a rotation away from commodity-driven volatility and toward the comparative stability of the technology sector, as investors position themselves for a strong finish to the year.
The content presented in this note is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or trading advice. This analysis is generated from the output of Complete Intelligence’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform and does not constitute a personal recommendation. You should not base any investment decision solely on this material. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Complete Intelligence is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.
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Nvidia results were better than expected, much to the relief of markets as there were concerns over an AI bubble. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence for his first impressions of the results whilst asking if there are other tech names like Broadcom and Coreweave are also buy ideas.
The market is no longer just pricing in a US soft landing; it is actively positioning for its second-order effects. With the Federal Reserve’s dovish pivot now a consensus-driving assumption, the next trade appears to be a classic rotation into high-beta, pro-cyclical assets. These are the assets most leveraged to the consequences of a post-hike Fed: a structurally weaker dollar, a rebound in global manufacturing, and a new wave of reflation.
CI Markets forecasts a move higher for Copper (HG=F). This is not just a passive signal; it is the market’s primary bet on a global industrial cycle recovery. A dovish Fed implies a weaker US dollar, which serves to lower the cost of commodities for foreign buyers. “Dr. Copper” is the purest expression of this thesis, signaling that investors are now front-running the expected rebound in global manufacturing and construction, a trade that has been dormant for over a year.
CI Markets forecasts a move higher for the iShares Silver Trust (SLV). Silver is a unique asset, acting as a high-beta version of both growth and inflation. Unlike gold, which is primarily a monetary hedge, silver possesses a dual mandate: it is a critical industrial metal (benefiting from the HG=F growth thesis) and a precious metal (benefiting from the inflationary side-effects of that growth). A rally in SLV confirms the market is pricing in both factors simultaneously, making it a leveraged vehicle for the entire reflation theme.
CI Markets forecasts a move higher for the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM). This is where the capital flow becomes undeniable. Emerging market economies are the quintessential “high-beta” play on the global cycle. They are a) major commodity producers, b) major industrial centers, and c) the most direct beneficiaries of a weakening U.S. dollar, which eases their financial conditions. The forecast for a rally in EEM shows that capital is flowing out of crowded, “safe” U.S. markets and into these higher-growth assets to capture the next phase of the rally.
The simultaneous, positive forecasts for copper, silver, and emerging markets are not a coincidence. They represent a sophisticated and unified rotation. The market has moved past the US-centric “soft landing” and is now aggressively positioning for its global consequences. This is a classic “catch-up” trade, and it suggests the dominant theme for the week will be a broad-based, high-beta hunt for reflation.
The content presented in this note is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or trading advice. This analysis is generated from the output of Complete Intelligence’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform and does not constitute a personal recommendation. You should not base any investment decision solely on this material. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Complete Intelligence is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.
The key takeaway this week is the market’s cautious pause, driven by two factors: a lack of new economic data and a healthy pause in high-flying tech stocks. With the ongoing government shutdown delaying key reports on inflation and jobs, investors are “flying blind.” This data blackout, combined with weak consumer sentiment and profit-taking in the AI sector, is leading to a marginally negative trend as the market waits for a clearer picture.
The CI Markets platform forecasts a negative short-term move for Nvidia (NVDA), which has been the poster child for the market’s AI-driven rally. This appears to be a necessary and rational cooling, not a sign of a crash. After a massive run-up, investors are reassessing valuations. This profit-taking in the market’s leaders is a primary factor weighing on broader sentiment.
The forecast for the S&P 500 (GSPC) is also negative, reflecting the market’s cautious, wait-and-see approach. The sell-off into the close on Friday suggests that, in the absence of positive data, the path of least resistance is a mild downward drift. This trend is being driven by the combined uncertainty from the tech correction, weak private consumer sentiment data, and the data blackout from the government shutdown.
CI Markets forecasts upward pressure on Gold (GC=F). This is a typical market reaction to uncertainty. With investors flying blind without the official jobs and inflation data, many are moving some capital into hard assets like gold. This is a common defensive position, acting as a hedge until the government reopens and provides a clearer economic picture.
The market’s current negative trend seems to be a logical pause, not a panic. The combination of a tech-led profit-taking cycle and a government-induced data blackout makes it difficult for investors to commit new capital. This cautious sentiment is likely to persist, but it could change quickly. If the government shutdown ends and the delayed economic data starts to paint a more positive picture, this trend could reverse.
The content presented in this note is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or trading advice. This analysis is generated from the output of Complete Intelligence’s proprietary artificial intelligence platform and does not constitute a personal recommendation. You should not base any investment decision solely on this material. Please consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Complete Intelligence is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided herein.