This summer, markets partied like risk didn’t exist. AI hype drove record highs, the dollar stayed dominant, and investors convinced themselves America could outgrow gravity. But now that fall has arrived, the euphoria is cracking. The U.S. is waging an economic cold war with the same country it relies on for critical materials. Debt keeps rising, yet yields remain irresistible. The “Magnificent 7” are unstoppable while everything else drowns in liquidity. In this week’s Fearless Investor, we’ll dissect the contradictions fueling today’s markets where power, policy, and profits are dangerously misaligned. Inside the full edition:
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