US Stock Market: Bessent applauds Fed communication reset, questions dot plot’s relevance

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has backed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s push to revamp the Fed’s communication strategy, including a review of its widely watched dot plot interest-rate forecasts and forward guidance. Bessent argued that markets have become overly reliant on these projections, which often fail to accurately predict future policy moves.

Global chip stocks surge as blowout Micron results reignite AI rally

Global chip stocks experienced a significant rally on Thursday, fueled by Micron Technology’s stellar financial results and optimistic outlook. The company’s strong performance and forecast for robust demand, particularly in AI-driven sectors, have boosted investor confidence. This surge has positively impacted major players across the US, Europe, and Asia, signaling a sustained boom in the…

Quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: “In any diversified portfolio, there will be both winners and losers, and the consideration that should determine which you should sell, if any, is certainly not the price at which you bought it originally”

Daniel Kahneman’s insight highlights how anchoring to purchase price distorts investment decisions. Investors often hold losing stocks and sell winners too early. The piece emphasises focusing on future returns, fundamentals and portfolio role rather than past prices, reinforcing that diversification naturally includes both winners and losers.