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  • Beset by Disarray: Navigating the New Global Order with Peter Lewis | Money Talk

    Beset by Disarray: Navigating the New Global Order with Peter Lewis | Money Talk

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aFUvCcMuZy6FhbgO8E2ye

    Overview

    In this episode of Money Talk with Peter Lewis, Complete Intelligence CEO Tony Nash joins Dr. Richard Harris and William Pesek to unpack a week defined by geopolitical friction and shifting monetary policy in Asia. From Xi Jinping’s blunt assessment of the “disarray” in the global order to Singapore’s central bank making a hawkish move, the panel examines how Middle East turmoil is finally showing up in the hard economic data of the world’s largest exporters.

    Key Discussion Points

    • Xi Jinping’s Warning of “Global Disarray”: As China faces increasing pressure from the “Trump Pause” in the Middle East and shifting Western trade alliances, President Xi’s recent comments signal a strategic pivot. Nash discusses why this rhetoric marks a departure from previous “win-win” narratives toward a more defensive, fragmented global trade stance.

    • China’s Export Slowdown: The Middle East conflict is no longer just a headline risk; it is a trade reality. Nash analyzes the latest data showing a sharp deceleration in Chinese exports as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and soaring freight insurance rates bottleneck the world’s most vital manufacturing corridor.

    • Singapore’s MAS Tightens Policy: In a surprise move, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tightened policy to combat imported inflation. The panel discusses whether Singapore is the “canary in the coal mine” for Asian central banks as they struggle with energy-driven price pressures and a volatile US Dollar.

    • Monetary Policy & The Warsh Transition: With Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing approaching, Nash explains the implications for global liquidity. If the Fed moves toward a more “market-led” model under Warsh, how will Asian central banks adjust their own playbooks?

  • Weekly Outlook: Feb 23, 2026

    Weekly Outlook: Feb 23, 2026

    The “Anti-Inflation” narrative has just met the “Protectionist Wall.”

     

    Friday’s tariff decisions were a blunt instrument, but the retail sector is not taking them lying down. The news that a group of the nation’s largest importers is suing the US government for relief has fundamentally changed the calculus for the week. While the Dow 50,000 milestone from two weeks ago gave us a psychological floor, the “Tariff Litigation” era is introducing a high-stakes legal binary to the market.

     

    Capital is now moving toward assets that serve as proxies for the “Cost of Policy.” CI Markets signals a pivot into the beneficiaries of the strengthening Dollar, the “Survivor” retailers, and the repricing of the yield curve under an inflationary regime.

    1. The Retail Litigation Proxy Forecast: Target (TGT) Trend Up 🔼

    All eyes turn to Target as the representative for the retail sector this week. As a major importer, Target is in the crosshairs of the tariff fight, but the market is already pricing in a “survival of the fittest” outcome. CI Markets forecasts TGT to trend higher this week. The sentiment is clear: if the retail coalition wins its lawsuit, the relief rally could be significant; if it loses, the market expects Target’s scale to allow it to outmaneuver smaller competitors through supply chain agility.

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    2. The Strengthening Tariff Wall Forecast: US Dollar Index (DXY) Bullish 🔼

    Tariffs are historically a Dollar-bullish event, and this time is no different. As barriers go up, the greenback is finding a renewed bid from investors hedging against a more isolated, higher-cost domestic economy. CI Markets forecasts the DXY to move higher this week. Despite the domestic unrest seen over the weekend, the “Tariff Premium” is currently outweighing social risk in the currency markets.

    3. The Inflationary Yield Squeeze 🔽

    The market is connecting the dots between tariffs and sticky inflation. As importers warn of price hikes, the bond market is pre-emptively repricing for a less-dovish Fed. CI Markets forecasts TLT to trend lower (meaning yields are moving higher) this week. With the 10-year yield finding a floor, the “Yield Search” we tracked earlier is turning into a flight to shorter duration and the safety of the strengthening Dollar.

    Conclusion

    The signal for the week of February 23 is Litigation Volatility. The market has moved beyond the “Warsh Pivot” and into a direct confrontation between the private sector and the administration’s trade policy.

     

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  • Weekly Outlook: Feb 9, 2026

    Weekly Outlook: Feb 9, 2026

    The “Warsh Pivot” has shifted from a shock to a stabilization factor.

     

    After the initial cratering of the “debasement trade” (Gold and Bitcoin) following the nomination of Kevin Warsh, the markets are entering a week of cautious recalibration. The initial sell-off post-nomination appears to be finding a floor, as seen in today’s reclaim of the psychological $5,000 mark in Gold and a cooling of the 10-year yield volatility.

     

    While uncertainty remains high regarding the administration’s tariff implementation, the market is voting for “Growth with Credibility.” CI Markets signals a rotation into High-Conviction Tech, Energy Security, and Defensive Quality as capital seeks shelter from the next round of binary policy headlines.

     

    1. The Relentless AI Capex Cycle Forecast: NVIDIA (NVDA) Trend Up 🔼

    While Fed Chairs and tariff regimes dominate the headlines, the fundamental demand for compute remains a constant. Monday’s 3.3% surge in Nvidia following the news of its strategic expansion into private cloud infrastructure (CoreWeave) confirms that the AI trade is decoupling from generic macro volatility. CI Markets forecasts NVDA to trend higher this week as it continues to lead the earnings momentum.

     

     

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    2. The Geopolitical Energy Floor Forecast: Energy Select Sector (XLE) Moving Higher 🔼

    Geopolitics remains the “ghost in the machine.” Between the ongoing military purge in Beijing and the logistical reconstruction in Venezuela, energy security has returned to the forefront of institutional positioning. CI Markets forecasts XLE to move higher this week. The sector is increasingly acting as both a hard asset hedge against Dollar instability and a play on a global industrial recovery that the new Fed leadership seems intent on supporting.

     

    3. The Flight to Quality Refuge Forecast: Consumer Staples (XLP) Trending Up ↗️

    In a week defined by “Wait and See” (ahead of Friday’s inflation data), “boring is beautiful.” As the market digests the potential for structural inflation from tariffs, capital is rotating toward companies with the pricing power to weather the storm. CI Markets forecasts XLP to trend higher as investors prioritize the reliable cash flows of staples over more policy-sensitive cyclicals.

     

    Conclusion

    The signal for the week of February 9 is Recalibration. The market has survived the initial shock of the Warsh nomination and the tariff bombshell; now it is looking for a floor. The Wildcard: Watch for a midweek announcement from the White House. President Trump has signaled a desire to support the “American Investor.” Any move to clarify tariff exemptions or specific incentives to floor the recent downfall in metals and tech could spark a violent short-squeeze.

     

    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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  • Weekly Outlook: Feb 2, 2026

    Weekly Outlook: Feb 2, 2026

    The “Shock and Awe” phase of the 2026 market open has met its first major hurdle: The Warsh Pivot.

     

    Friday’s announcement of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair nominee (effective May) has triggered a massive “Sell the News” event across the debasement trade. Gold, which touched record highs early last week, suffered one of its worst reversals in years, while Bitcoin gapped lower as the “Fed Independence” premium began to reprice.

     

    The consensus entering this week is one of Wait and See. With Jobs Week (NFP on Friday) and major earnings from Alphabet and Amazon on deck, the market is no longer trading on vibes alone. It’s looking for data to justify these valuations.

     

    CI Markets signals a shift toward Relative Value, Yield Stability, and Structural Growth as the “Chaos Trade” takes a breather.

     

    The “Post-Shock” Stability Forecast: 10-Year Treasury Yield (TNX) Consolidation ➡️

    After the volatility of the Warsh announcement, yields spiked then stabilized. CI Markets forecasts the 10-Year Yield to hold in a tight range between 4.20% and 4.30% early this week. While Warsh is a known hawk on inflation, the market is betting his proximity to the White House might eventually lead to a more “pragmatic” (lower) rate path. Until Friday’s Jobs Report, expect the bond market to be the “quietest house on the block.”

     

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    The Valuation Refuge Forecast: Alphabet (GOOGL) Moving Higher 🔼

    With the “Magnificent 7” earnings season in full swing, capital is moving toward the names with the most reasonable multiples. While the broader Nasdaq faces pressure from the higher-for-longer yield narrative, Alphabet is catching a rotation bid ahead of its earnings this week. CI Markets forecasts GOOGL to outperform its peers as investors look for “Growth at a Reasonable Price” (GARP) in an uncertain regulatory environment.

     

    The Energy Floor Forecast: Brent Crude Oil ($BZ=F) Trending Up ↗️

    While the metals (Gold/Silver) are falling, the energy complex is finding a floor. The geopolitical risk in Venezuela and the Middle East hasn’t vanished just because a new Fed Chair was named. CI Markets sees upward pressure on Crude this week. As the dollar stabilizes after its initial post-Warsh bounce, the supply-side constraints remain the dominant fundamental.

     

    Conclusion

    The signal for the week of February 2 is Recalibration. The easy money in the “Anti-Fiat” trade has been made, and the market is now demanding proof of economic growth. However, there is a wildcard on the horizon: President Trump has hinted at further market-supporting measures this week, potentially regarding tax incentives or tariff “adjustments”, that could floor the current downfall in metals and tech. We aren’t chasing the dip yet. Manage your risk.

     

    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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