Trader Talk Why October could be make or break for the markets
Oct 1, 2025
Barry Knapp, veteran Wall Street strategist and founder of Ironside's Macroeconomics, offers decades of market and macro insight. He compares today to past cycles and debates whether AI-driven CapEx can spark a 1960s-style boom. He breaks down Fed policy, small bank stress, and which sectors to favor or avoid as the economy shows signs of slowdown.
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Rebalance Instead Of Chasing Rallies
- Rebalance after a rate cut and avoid chasing every rally.
- Buy quality growth on pullbacks and keep disciplined risk management.
1960s Parallels To Today's Cycle
- Today's cycle has echoes of the 1960s with easier policy and rising capital spending.
- Faster inflation can hurt bonds but still coincide with strong equity returns if earnings rise.
Underinvestment Points To Future CapEx
- Current capital spending is concentrated in AI but broader rebuilding is possible.
- Underinvestment since the 2010s means potential for significant future capex beyond AI.