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May 13, 2026

Up and Adam

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The report highlights the upcoming April CPI data as the primary driver for potential Fed rate cuts while maintaining a positive outlook on the Industrials and Technology sectors despite geopolitical tensions and overbought technical levels.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Focus on Core CPI as the key driver for potential Fed rate cuts later this year.
  • 2.European military buildup and replenishment of stockpiles are positive for US defense contractors and the Industrials sector.
  • 3.Despite being overbought technicaly, the Technology sector remains fundamentally strong due to EPS growth and positive market breadth.

Table of Contents

  • Previous Close
  • Future
  • April CPI At 8:30 AM ET: Pace Of Headline CPI Could Reach 25-Month High—But Focus On The Core Rate
  • As Cost-Of-Living Concerns Mount, The White House Has Taken Notice
  • Hantavirus Is Unlikely To Turn Into A Pandemic—But It May Create Opportunities For Pharma
  • Despite Tense Relations, Germany Seeks To Buy US-Made Tomahawk Missiles
  • After Market-Leading Gains, What Do Technicals Indicate For The Technology Sector?
  • Disclosures

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Authors

Larry Adam

Securities

S&P 500NDX10-Yr YieldDXY

Themes

Inflation Dynamics and Central Bank PolicyGeopolitical Defense BuildupCost-of-Living and Consumer Sentiment

Regions

North AmericaEuropeMiddle EastUnited StatesGermanyRussia