Watch out for Jerome Powell speaking on Wednesday
Then the Fed’s blackout period ends on Thursday meaning you should begin to hear more commentary from other Fed officials starting Friday
CONNECT THE DOTS 🔴:
🔴 Beijing has stepped up its saber-rattling toward Taiwan today (see below)
🔴 ‘Taiwanese Reunification is inevitable’ -Xi
🔴 2027 is the year China hits its military modernization goals tied to the 100th anniversary of the PLA.
🔴 Next week marks the 20th anniversary of China's Anti-Secession Law, which explicitly authorizes the use of military force if peaceful "reunification" becomes impossible.
🔴 China's embassy in the U.S. warned this week that "if war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end."
🔴 "Taiwan should pay us for defense," Trump said last summer. "You know, we're no different than an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything."
🔴 Trump's approach toward Ukraine has put to rest the notion that he would help defend Taiwan solely for the sake of protecting a democracy from authoritarian aggression.
🔴 Trump has clearly questioned America's commitment to NATO and sided with Russia
🔴 Global dependence on TSMC has long been considered a powerful deterrent against Chinese aggression, but due to the threat of tariffs, TSMC announced a $100 billion investment in U.S chip production this week — to please Trump, but this likely makes the island more vulnerable
Nvidia $NVDA just released its 13F-HR. The company added $NBIS and $WRD as new positions, removed $NNOX, $SOUN, and $SERV, and cut its stake in $ARM by 43%.
$DECK reported earnings results today with a double beat:
✅Revenue: $1.83B vs. $1.73B expected
✅EPS: $3.00 vs. $2.61 expected
✅Owns highly popular brands like UGG, HOKA, and Teva, with HOKA experiencing rapid growth in the running and athleisure markets.
✅Brand strength and pricing power, allowing for higher margins compared to competitors in the footwear and apparel industry.
✅Increasing profitability and reducing reliance on third-party retailers.
❌UGG sales are highly seasonal, peaking in winter, and shifting fashion trends could impact demand for its core products.
❌Relies on overseas manufacturing, making it vulnerable to rising labor costs, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions.
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🚨 SMARTWATCH BANDS: LOADED WITH TOXIC “FOREVER CHEMICALS”
Notre Dame researchers found PFAS in 15 of 22 smartwatch bands tested—including brands like Apple, Fitbit, Google, and Nike.
Some bands had PFAS levels comparable to firefighting gear.
PFAS, linked to cancer and liver disease, can be absorbed through skin—especially when sweating.
One compound, PFHxA, appeared in 40% of the bands tested.
Some of the PFAS-laden bands cost $50 MORE.
Yep, you’re paying extra for poison.
Silicone bands are the safer option.
Maybe skip the “fluoroelastomer” label next time.
Source: AP, Guardian, Notre Dame Research
256,000 jobs were added in December, well above the consensus estimate of 157,000. This was the 48th consecutive month of jobs growth in the US, tied for the 2nd longest streak in history.
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All Features of the New Tesla Model Y
— Specs —
✅ ~3% range increase
✅ Range up to 719 km / 447 mi (CLTC)
✅ Smoother suspension system
✅ Only 5-seat configuration available (so far)
— Exterior —
✅ New Glacier Blue paint
✅ Front bumper camera
✅ Front light bar
✅ Rear indirect light bar
✅ New 19” “Interactive” and 20” “Spiral” wheels
✅ Sportier front and rear bumpers (similar to Model 3 Performance)
✅ Rear license plate moved to the bumper
— Interior —
✅ Dark or Light interior trim
✅ Steering wheel from the Model 3
✅ Single stalk (left) for turn signals
✅ 15.4” front touchscreen with smaller bezels
✅ Ambient lighting
✅ Ventilated seats
✅ Improved sound system
✅ 8” rear touchscreen
✅ Enhanced connectivity (improved car key range, clearer phone calls, faster WiFi connection)