In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Jul 9, 2026), Samantha LaDuc believes markets are entering a transitional phase where macro forces temporarily overshadow the AI narrative.
Escalating geopolitical tensions support a rebound in crude oil toward roughly $85, which should also keep Treasury yields elevated and create short-term headwinds for equities.
At the same time, the AI memory and semiconductor trade is entering a healthy consolidation as investors shift their attention from AI spending to AI monetization.
While she remains bullish on the long-term AI story, she expects sector rotation, valuation compression in semiconductors, and stronger leadership from refiners and selected cyclical industries until earnings season provides greater clarity.
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