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May 31, 2026

All Greed No Fear: Equity Markets Driving the Macro

Weekly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyEnergy

The market is currently dominated by an 'all greed' sentiment driven by AI infrastructure spending, with equity prices leading the macro narrative. However, a potential Iran peace deal and a new Fed chair could trigger a major rotation from AI and Energy into broader global cyclicals and Emerging Markets.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The market is in a 'rare period' where equity price action, specifically AI infrastructure build-out, is driving macro narratives rather than responding to them.
  • 2.Market technicals show extreme 'greed' over 'fear', with momentum exposure at record all-time highs in Prime brokerage books.
  • 3.A potential peace agreement regarding the Iran conflict could trigger a massive market rotation from AI and Energy into Emerging Markets, Europe, and cyclical value stocks.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Technical Market Standouts
  • Eight Quick Points from Wilson
  • AI Theme and Terminal Value
  • Bloomberg Macro Strategy Summary: The Potential Rotation

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Authors

Mark WilsonTyler DurdenMichael Ball

Securities

SK HynixSPXSNOWDLTR

Themes

AI Infrastructure BoomMarket Rotation (Geopolitical Driven)Momentum Extremes

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesSouth KoreaChina