Goldman's derivatives guru Brian Garrett warns that the AI credit blowout is no longer contained to bonds, it's spilling into the broader market. Hyperscaler bond spreads are at record wides, and even strong first-half performers are struggling in July. This is the most direct warning yet that AI infrastructure spending concerns are metastasizing.
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Goldman warns AI credit blowout spreads
The AI credit selloff is no longer just a bond story. Goldman's top derivatives trader says the spillover is hitting the broader market, and the numbers back him up. Meanwhile, Bank of America is bullish on Tesla and Microsoft ahead of earnings, offering a counterpoint to the macro gloom.
Credit spillover
The AI trade is cracking in credit markets, and Goldman says it's spreading.
Earnings optimism
BofA is betting on two big names ahead of their earnings reports, even as the broader market wobbles.
Bank of America raised Tesla forecasts ahead of its July 22 earnings, citing stronger deliveries and robotaxi expansion. The upgrade signals confidence in Tesla's fundamentals despite recent SpaceX-related stock dips.
BofA reiterated its Buy rating and $500 target on Microsoft ahead of fiscal Q4 earnings, pointing to stronger Azure growth. The call comes as Microsoft shares are down 20% YTD, making it a contrarian bet on AI monetization.
Crypto regulation
Polymarket traders are losing faith in the CLARITY Act, while a new exploit hits an RWA protocol.
Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act passing this year have hit a record low of 32% as Senate negotiations stall over a bipartisan ethics provision. The crypto industry's hopes for regulatory clarity are fading.
Ostium, a real-world asset trading protocol, lost $23.7 million USDC in an oracle exploit on July 15. The team says individual funds are safe due to isolated vault architecture, but the breach underscores ongoing DeFi security risks.
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