Saxo Market Call Is Palantir's goose finally cooked?
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Aug 20, 2025 Palantir's stock took a serious hit after a prominent short seller criticized its valuation, sparking debates on whether the tech giant has reached its peak. The discussion also covers the unexpected rise of Intel, gold's struggles, and the volatile coffee market fueled by Brazilian export challenges. Moreover, insights into currency movements reveal how recent monetary policies and inflation data are shaping international markets. Finally, there’s a look into the renewed interest in physical books amid the ongoing space race tensions.
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Palantir's Sharp Drawdown Signals Divergence
- Palantir led tech declines after steep selling and a critical short-seller report, falling over 15% from its peak.
- The pullback highlights widening divergences where speculative tech falls while equal-weight S&P holds up.
Risk Monitor Struggles To Foresee Current Moves
- John's global risk monitor has lost its recent predictive power in this cycle and failed to front-run risk appetite shifts.
- The risk indicator peaked the day markets reversed into the April plunge, reducing its divergence utility this year.
Gold Stuck But ETF Demand Is Rising
- Gold trades stuck near $1,335–1,350 despite rising ETF flows and hopes for rate cuts lowering carry costs.
- Ole Hansen sees ETF demand rising and interprets dips as buying opportunities amid lower funding cost expectations.