Thibaud Rebour @PeakProfit: "Market Update: When Patience Meets..."

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Market Update: When Patience Meets Opportunity 📉➡️📈 Today is a rewarding day for our portfolio. While we never build our strategy around single-day movements, days like this serve as a valuable confirmation that our long-term convictions are well-positioned relative to the current macroeconomic environment. Here is a breakdown of what drove today's performance and how it connects to our strategy: 1. The Macro Picture: A "Soft Landing" in Sight The market is reacting positively to a perfect combination of data. The PCE report came in line with expectations, while the University of Michigan data showed a drop in inflation expectations and improved consumer sentiment.This creates a supportive environment for risk assets, pushing the Nasdaq (US100) higher and benefiting our growth-focused allocation. 2. Software Sector Validation We are witnessing a strong rotation back into high-quality software. Salesforce $CRM (Salesforce Inc) Following solid results, the stock is up over 5%. Adobe ( $ADBE (Adobe Systems Inc) ): Also up over 5% in sympathy.With earnings reports from Adobe, Oracle, and Synopsys coming up, the sentiment around the software industry is improving. This validates our patience in holding these cash-generative leaders alongside the more hyped semiconductor names. 3. AI Infrastructure is Still Booming Interestingly, seeing CoreWeave jump 23% this week signals that fears of an "AI investment slowdown" might be exaggerated. This continued demand for GPU infrastructure indirectly supports the broader tech ecosystem we are invested in. 4. Geopolitics & Diversification ( $BIDU (Baidu, Inc.-ADR) ) Our strategy includes curated exposure to international markets, including China. Today, the constructive talks between US Treasury's Scott Bessent and China's He Lifeng have helped lower the risk premium on Chinese assets. Baidu ($BIDU) is up +5.33%, showing that our geographical diversification can pay off when geopolitical tensions ease. 5. Cyclical Recovery ( $ALB (Albemarle Corporation) ) Albemarle is our top performer today (+7%). As risk appetite returns, battered cyclical sectors like lithium/materials often rebound the hardest. It’s encouraging to see this position contributing strongly to the portfolio's recovery. 🔍 In Summary We don't chase daily highs, and we remain humble in the face of market volatility. However, today illustrates that our strategy—identifying global transformational trends and balancing US growth with international value—remains robust. We stick to the plan: focus on the long term, ignore the noise, and let the fundamentals play out.Have a great weekend everyone.

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