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Market Sizzle: Bubble trouble, rent hikes return, green bond surge, retail sales slow ? ? ? ?

Market Sizzle: Bubble trouble, rent hikes return, green bond surge, retail sales slow ͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­͏   ­ Forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]() for more [Tomorrow's $5.5 Trillion Market Shake-Up]( Market Sizzle: Bubble trouble, rent hikes return, green bond surge, retail sales slow [Josh Belanger](joshbelanger) Jun 21 joshbelanger   [READ IN APP](   Tomorrow marks another triple witching event—a day when traders might finally get the volatility they've been craving. With $5.5 trillion in options tied to indexes, stocks, and ETFs expiring, we could see some serious market swings. As these contracts fall off the board, investors will need to adjust their positions, creating a burst of volume that could shake things up. This comes as implied volatility on S&P 500 options is near its lowest level since before the pandemic, even with the index surging thanks to Nvidia and other AI-driven stocks. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride! Bubble Trouble Ahead The S&P 500 might rise another 10% this year, says Stifel. Chief equity strategist Barry Bannister predicts the index could hit 6,000 before 2024 ends. However, he warns it will drop to 4,800 by mid-2026. Bannister expects a market correction soon, with a year-end target of 4,750, implying a 13% drop. The S&P 500 has risen nearly 15% this year, driven by cooling inflation and strong earnings. Yet, experts say the market is overbought and vulnerable. Bannister highlights Bitcoin's recent weakness as a warning for stocks. He expects a summer correction as the Fed responds to high inflation. Though Bannister predicted the 2023 rally, he remains cautious about future gains, suggesting muted returns ahead. Green Bonds Boom Green bond sales hit a record high this year. In the first quarter alone, $273 billion in sustainable debt was issued. Green bonds raised $195.9 billion, up 43% from last quarter. Investors like green bonds for their eco-friendly projects. These bonds are also giving good returns thanks to high interest rates. The US was the top source, with $27.6 billion issued. Constellation Energy used a green bond to fund nuclear energy. Emerging markets like Ivory Coast also joined in, issuing their first green bond in years. Green bonds stay popular even if their price advantage, called “greenium,” is shrinking. They attract steady investors and show a commitment to the environment. Despite issues with some other green debt types, green bonds continue to grow. Rent Hikes Are Back Rent growth is back after a brief pause. In many Northeast and Midwest cities, rents are rising again. Kansas City and Washington, D.C., are among them. Nationally, rent growth is flat due to the Sunbelt. High supply in this region has kept rents low. However, fewer renters are moving out to buy homes. High home prices and mortgage rates keep them renting. Strong job growth is giving landlords more power to raise rents. Igor Popov from Apartment List says rental demand is rebounding. Rising rents complicate inflation and interest rates. The Federal Reserve finds it hard to lower rates with high rent prices. Most analysts think rent growth will slow, but big landlords disagree. They see the worst of the rent slowdown as over. Rate Cut Coming? Slower retail sales might lead to rate cuts. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler says big retailers are lowering prices. This suggests consumer spending is finally slowing. Retail sales in May rose only 0.1%. This could mean spending is decelerating. If this continues, the Fed may lower interest rates later this year. Kugler noted that consumers are choosing cheaper products. Retailers like Target and Walmart are cutting prices to keep customers. Sam's Club has also dropped prices on many items. These trends show economic conditions might support a rate cut. Other Fed officials agree, noting increased price sensitivity among consumers. Quick Sizzles: - Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Again: Fisker, the EV startup aiming to mimic Tesla, filed for bankruptcy after burning through its cash reserves. This is Henrik Fisker's second automotive failure. - Regional Banks' Risky Deals: Regional banks are making complex deals with hedge funds to sell off loan risks. They're trying to avoid last year's turmoil caused by Silicon Valley Bank's failure. - AI Stock Hype Fizzles Out: Stocks hyped as AI winners are falling as investors demand real evidence of success. Companies like Nvidia thrive, but others like Salesforce and Intel drop. That's a wrap for today's Market Sizzle! You're currently a free subscriber to [Josh Belanger](. For the full experience, [upgrade your subscription.]( [Upgrade to paid](   [Like]( [Comment]( [Restack](   © 2024 Josh Belanger 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 [Unsubscribe]() [Get the app]( writing]()

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