There is a bull vs bear cage match right now, investment expert says

Fox Business | July 13, 2026 at 08:31 AM UTC
Bearish 95% Confidence
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Key Points

  • A violent reversal in momentum trades (long high-momentum, short healthcare/software) was observed, one of the biggest in 30 years.
  • Tech giants like Meta and Microsoft are driving record-breaking CapEx, with total spending from major tech firms projected to hit $412 billion in 2025.
  • McDonald expresses concern about off-balance sheet financing for data centers, particularly by Meta, suggesting it could lead to a 'banking crisis' if CapEx slows.
  • He anticipates a market rotation in the second half of the year, with money shifting out of tech and into energy and infrastructure companies.

AI Summary

Larry McDonald discusses significant market volatility, highlighting a major reversal in momentum trades and concerns over tech giants' CapEx spending. He warns of potential risks to banks due to off-balance sheet financing for data centers and predicts a rotation of capital from tech into energy and infrastructure sectors.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bearish 95%
Consensus Bearish 95%