Know Your Risk Podcast Oracle's Debt Raise
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Sep 24, 2025 Oracle's bold move to raise $18 billion in debt sparks curiosity as market dynamics shift. The podcast dives into the performance of solar stocks and the implications of Chinese equity gains, highlighting volatility trends. Surprising data in new home sales contrasts with mortgage refinancing patterns, revealing insights into the housing market. Notably, discussions around Intel seeking Apple’s investment raise concerns over government influence in tech. Finally, the shifting dollar landscape hints at major changes ahead, influencing commodities and markets alike.
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Commodities React To Supply Disruptions
- Market internals showed small declines for major indexes while commodities and copper moved on supply disruptions.
- Taylor highlights copper's 3.8% rise due to curtailed production at a major mine and mixed sector performance.
New Home Sales Responded To Lower Yields
- New home sales jumped to an annualized 800,000 after mortgage rates fell, signaling demand responsiveness to rates.
- Taylor notes supply of new homes stopped worsening because sales picked up with lower 10-year yields.
Government Stakes Can Distort Corporate Funding
- Federal involvement in industrial investments risks government influence over private capital allocation.
- Taylor worries government stakes can let firms lean on powerful allies to secure funding, distorting competition.