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July 8, 2026

What Matters Today

Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesInformation Technology

This report covers the significant drawdown in momentum factors, the upcoming global release of OpenAI's GPT-5.6, and the transition of global equity markets toward earnings-driven growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.High Beta Momentum (Momo) factor experienced a 20% selloff over 5 days, exceeding expectations but resetting positioning.
  • 2.OpenAI is launching its advanced GPT-5.6 model globally, while China reportedly considers tightening controls on overseas access to domestic models.
  • 3.Global equities show narrow leadership driven by AI infrastructure spending; markets are shifting from valuation-led to earnings-led growth.

Table of Contents

  • Momo Selloff as Large as COVID Reopening but Positioning Still High
  • OpenAI to Release New Model Tomorrow
  • A Macro Guide to the Micro World

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