Prof G Markets Markets Rebound from China Tariff Threats, OpenAI’s Broadcom Deal & JPM’s America-First Plan
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Oct 14, 2025 
Luke Kawa, Markets Editor at Sherwood News, dives into how the markets reacted to Trump's tariff threats, emphasizing investor sentiment and crypto's volatile landscape. Scott Galloway, a business professor and commentator, offers insights on JPMorgan's $1.5 trillion America-first plan, questioning its true value versus branding. They also discuss OpenAI's partnership with Broadcom, critiquing the hype surrounding AI valuations and the vagueness of corporate announcements.
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Tariff Tweets Move Sentiment, Not Always Policy
- Markets initially plunged on Trump's tariff threat but rebounded after he softened his stance over the weekend.
- Traders treated social posts as catalysts, not final policy, so sentiment swung quickly.
Speculative Appetite Shields High-Flyers
- Investors are aggressively bidding speculative winners, cushioning some high-flyers from tariff-driven drops.
- Record call-option activity shows appetite for asymmetric, high-upside bets despite macro noise.
Leverage, Not Tariffs, Drove Crypto Cascade
- Crypto's extreme drawdowns were amplified by leveraged perpetual futures concentrated on non-U.S. exchanges.
- Large leveraged short positions created cascades that wiped out liquidity and forced sales unrelated to fundamentals.