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China’s exports to the United States have plunged over 43% year-over-year in May, representing a $15 billion drop in trade value, yet at the same time, China’s total exports have increased 4.8%, according to official figures, despite the trade and tariff-related turbulence. What...

Amid the turmoil and uncertainties in recent months, U.S. equity markets have reached a staggering new milestone, with market capitalization hitting $63.8 trillion. What Happened: On Monday, in a post on X, The Kobeissi Letter shared recent data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) showcasing...

China is accelerating its move away from U.S. dollar-denominated assets, with the share of U.S. Treasuries and the Dollar in the country’s reserves reaching its lowest levels in over a decade. What Happened: On Thursday, The Kobeissi Letter, in a post on X, captured this dramatic shift,...

U.S. money market funds are witnessing an unprecedented surge in inflows as investors increasingly favor safety and liquidity over risk assets. What Happened: According to data shared by The Kobeissi Letter in a post on X, on Tuesday, money market funds have attracted $902 billion in net inflows...

New figures from U.S. equity markets indicate a troubling trend, as foreign investors pull back amid mounting uncertainties and persistent volatility over the past two months. What Happened: On Sunday, popular investment newsletter, The Kobeissi Letter, posted on X, citing Goldman Sachs data,...

Market observers on X are taking note of the disconnect seen in U.S. Treasuries, as a major shift in trade and tariff policies overnight does little to slow the rising yields. What Happened: In a post on X on Wednesday, The Kobeissi Letter highlighted the surge in U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields,...

Market observers are raising fresh concerns regarding the fiscal health of the United States, with the country’s deficit spending already mirroring those seen during previous recessions. What Happened: Popular market newsletter, The Kobeissi Letter, shared a post on its X account on Monday,...

A viral post on X speculates that President Donald Trump might see a strategic upside in a recession. What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter, The Kobeissi Letter, posted on X, drawing parallels between Trump’s economic agenda and the current state of the markets and the broader macro-...

Institutional investors are quietly ramping up bearish bets, signaling a level of caution that market watchers say hasn't been seen in years. What Happened: On Wednesday, popular investment newsletter The Kobeissi Letter posted on X, showing the substantial rise in the short interest of a median S...

Options activities show a sudden burst in bearish sentiment in the markets, particularly among large-cap tech stocks, following $33 million worth of put options being purchased. What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a chart on X, showing rising put option volumes...

According to the latest data, zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options hit record high volumes this week, a sign that “risk appetite is skyrocketing,” say market observers. What Happened: On Thursday night, popular investment newsletter The Kobeissi Letter shared a chart on X, made by...

Retail investors are raising concerns over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent remarks on tariffs and the ongoing trade tensions with China, delivered at a closed-door investor summit hosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). Bessent’s comments, which sparked a $2.2 trillion...

The turmoil in U.S. equity markets has spooked foreign investors, leading to massive outflows over the past week, as tariff-related uncertainties continue to persist. What Happened: According to a research note by Bank of America Global Research, foreign investors dumped $6.5 billion worth of U.S....

Stocks fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 20% tariff on goods imported from China, beginning Tuesday. Here's a look at reactions from Wall Street insiders and experts: The Kobeissi Letter pointed...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has seen a staggering $510 billion decline in market capitalization over the past three weeks, paving the way for Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) to reclaim its position as the world’s largest company, according to analysis from The Kobeissi Letter. What Happened: The...