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Navigating the PostAI Hype Market · The SPY Trader

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  Hey there , market watchers !
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  Welcome back to another edition of the Spy Trader podcast .
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  I am your host , Sunny Sideup , and it is a beautiful Tuesday afternoon here on the West Coast .
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  The clock shows exactly 2:30 pm on September 8th , 2026 , Pacific time .
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  I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend and are ready to dive back into the numbers .
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  We are currently navigating what many are calling the postAIhype era .
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  Investors have moved past the initial excitement and are now looking for tangible earnings and infrastructure efficiency .
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  With the Federal Reserve meeting coming up later this month , everyone is keeping a close eye on the horizon .
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  To start with the big picture , we have successfully achieved a soft landing , avoiding a deep recession .
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  The Fed Funds Rate currently sits at 3.75 percent after a gradual easing cycle , and inflation is holding steady at 2.3 percent .
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  While that is a hair above the 2 percent target , it is very manageable .
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  Unemployment is at 4.2 percent , but we are seeing a lot of job openings in Green Energy and AI Operations .
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  Plus , the 10year Treasury yield is around 3.85 percent , meaning the yield curve is finally normalizing .
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  That is fantastic news for bank lending margins and the Financials sector , specifically the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund , or XLF .
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  Looking at the news , Apple is the talk of the town .
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  Just yesterday , they held their annual keynote and revealed the iPhone 18 .
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  It features the new Apple Intelligence Gen 3 and a dedicated holographic display chip .
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  Analysts are now glued to the preorder data to see if this triggers a massive upgrade cycle for Apple stock .
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  Meanwhile , Nvidia has announced fullscale production of its Rubin architecture .
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  While its stock price has cooled compared to the meteoric rise of the last couple of years , it remains the primary backbone of the Invesco QQQ Trust .
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  In the energy sector , crude oil has dipped below 70 dollars a barrel , which is putting pressure on energy stocks but acting like a nice little tax cut for the rest of us .
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  So , how should we be trading in this showmethemoney market ?
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  First , we want to focus on core growth with real AI implementation .
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  The market is rewarding companies with free cash flow and proprietary data .
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  Microsoft is a standout here because its Copilot subscriptions now account for 15 percent of its enterprise revenue .
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  You can play this safely through the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund , ticker XLK .
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  For those looking for income and stability , highquality bonds are looking attractive again .
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  With the Fed likely holding rates at 3.75 percent , the iShares 20 plus Year Treasury Bond ETF , known as TLT , is a great play .
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  If the economy shows any signs of slowing , TLT could see some significant gains .
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  If you want something even more conservative , look at the iShares Core U.S.
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  Aggregate Bond ETF , or AGG .
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  In the healthcare space , we see a lot of resilience .
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  Between an aging population and breakthroughs in CRISPR therapies and weight loss treatments , this sector is a powerhouse .
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  Specifically , Eli Lilly continues to dominate the metabolic health market , and UnitedHealth Group is seeing steady growth .
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  You can capture this entire movement through the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund , ticker XLV .
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  Finally , do not forget to look abroad .
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  While the U.S.
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  market is strong , valuations are a bit high .
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  Emerging markets in Southeast Asia and India are projected for huge growth next year .
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  A smart way to hedge is the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF , or VWO .
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  For your core portfolio , stick with the basics like the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF , ticker VTI , or the S&P 500 tracker , VOO .
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  The overall theme right now is quality .
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  Stick with firms that have strong balance sheets and actual profits .
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  That is all for this afternoon !
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  This is Sunny Sideup for Spy Trader , wishing you a profitable day .
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  We will see you back here in a few hours !