Proflex Market Update - Wk 37​
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Rate Cuts Confirmed | Yields Collapse | Gold Bull-Run

US markets finished last week near record highs, with the S&P 500 up about 0.3% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.74% for the week following renewed optimism around a September Fed rate cut and a volatile jobs report.
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Macro parameters in US are shifting at a warp speed, with the Federal Reserve widely expected to cut rates by at least 25 basis points at the upcoming September 17 FOMC meeting after softer employment numbers.

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Markets are now pricing in a 90% probaility of a September cut (CME Fedwatch Tool) with forecasts of more than 3 back-to-back cuts till December FOMC meet.
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This aggressive pivot, largely fueled by consistently softening employment numbers and a flexible inflation target sets a new era of cheaper capital redefining asset allocation, even as the economy flashes warning signs.
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The upcoming AAPL event and next week's FOMC meeting are now front and center for investors.

Insights for Proflex Weekly Macro Call
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Cooling Jobs, Faster Cuts: Risk Assets Repriced​
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Consensus has finally caught up to our long-standing forecast of an accelerated easing cycle.
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The recent wave of weak employment data has turned a "maybe" into a "when."
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Markets are now increasingly convinced the Fed will cut rates by 0.25% at the September meeting, with Forecasts suggest three more 25 bp cuts after September.

This accelerating timeline for rate cuts is the biggest story the mainstream is still under-appreciating, and it changes everything for capital allocation.

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Key Drivers This Week

Yields Collapse: The Tailwind for Risk Assets

The most critical benchmark, the 10-year Treasury yield, is “falling off a cliff,” signaling an urgent repricing of risk across all asset classes.

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This rapid decline in yields, alongside even faster crashes in shorter-term rates, reflects accelerating expectations for rate cuts. Lower rates translate directly into a “reducing cost of capital,” making risk assets inherently more attractive.
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​The contradiction is stark: stocks hitting new all-time highs even as falling yields whisper of recessionary fears.
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However, this dynamic is a direct consequence of easier money. This trend dictates whether capital continues to flow into growth or rotates into value, setting the stage for the next market leaders.

Gold's Breakout & Bitcoin's Consolidation

Gold breaking out from consolidation is a crucial leading indicator that investors are chasing opportunities as money supply remains robust and yields continue to drop.
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This bull run is fueled by consistent sovereign demand, particularly from nations like China, solidifying gold's role as a hedge against global uncertainty and a beneficiary of easier monetary conditions.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is currently in a consolidation pattern, showing stability but indecisive action. It has taken support on a key breakout line and successfully broken out from a downtrend, but remains within a range.
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From a macro perspective, Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as "digital gold" or a risk asset tied to money supply and the cost of capital, making it similarly affected by falling yields and the broader liquidity narrative.
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Software & AI: The Coming Schism

The long-term impact of AI on the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector remains a critical debate.
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While AI penetration in the industry is currently slow, meaning companies are not immediately losing revenue, a significant divergence is on the horizon.
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The ability of software companies to effectively utilize AI as a tool to grow their business, enhance efficiency, or develop new offerings will be the ultimate differentiator.

Individual investors should continuously review companies' AI deployment progress and listen closely to earnings calls for strategic insights.
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🧭 Proflex Playbook – Rate Cuts Are Here, Capital Rotation Next

We're seeing a re-pricing for a new regime of cheaper capital and robust liquidity. Consensus is still underestimating the breadth of this move.

Our stance stays anchored in the data:

✅ Stay Long Hard Assets — Bitcoin, gold, and silver have front-run policy
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✅ Lean into AI's Second Wave — Beyond core leaders, look for rotation into "laggard" tech names like Apple that have significant upside.
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✅ Position for Deeper Rate Cuts — Despite contrarian voices, the market is pricing in cuts, and this liquidity injection will fuel risk assets.
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✅ Actively Manage Risk Around Key Events — The FOMC meet and Apple launch present immediate volatility and opportunity.

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If you're an All-Access or Managed Portfolio subscriber, our positioning has already shifted ahead of this moment—scaling up asymmetric hard asset plays while hedging for earnings volatility and geopolitical tail risks.
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Until next week,

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— The Proflex Team
​ Trusted Macro Insights. Calm Investing. Tactical Trades.

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