The Markets

A “Blow-Off Top” Ahead?

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Oct 31, 2025
Shawn Tuteja, who manages ETF and volatility trading at Goldman Sachs, shares his insights on current market dynamics with Mike Washington. He discusses the implications of recent Fed guidance and the unusual stock reactions during earnings season. Tuteja warns about risks in sectors outside of AI that could impact client positioning. He also suggests buying cyclical sectors like regional banks as the economy may reaccelerate, while addressing the potential for a year-end rally if broader sector participation occurs.
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INSIGHT

Fed Said December Cut Is Uncertain

  • The Fed signaled December is not a foregone conclusion, introducing more interest-rate uncertainty into markets.
  • That uncertainty could dent speculative rallies that priced in rapid cuts, especially in non-profitable tech names.
INSIGHT

Earnings Beats Aren't Getting Rewarded

  • Over half of S&P market-cap has reported and many beats aren't receiving the usual next-day reward.
  • That suggests positioning is crowded into winners and earnings beats are being muted by heavy pre-existing ownership.
ADVICE

Position For A Crowd-Driven Year-End Move

  • Prepare for a potential year-end 'blow-off top' where clients are grossed up in risk and long AI exposures.
  • Consider the risk that an upside led by non-AI sectors could cause painful unwinds for crowded AI longs.
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