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U.S. equities finished the week slightly lower as a violent reversal in precious metals and a surging U.S. dollar triggered a late-week risk reset. Strength in Energy and Communication Services stood out, while Basic Materials suffered steep losses following historic declines in gold and silver. Technology, Consumer Cyclical, and Healthcare lagged as investors reassessed inflation trades, monetary policy expectations, and month-end positioning.
Gold and silver suffered a violent one-day reversal after months of parabolic gains, with the move accelerated by a sharp shift in rate expectations and a stronger dollar. Reports that President Trump would nominate Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell pushed markets to price a more hawkish Fed path, triggering a rapid unwind of the “debasement trade.” The size of the drop also reflected thin liquidity and crowded positioning—turning precious metals into a headline-driven, meme-stock-like swing market.
Investors are suddenly questioning whether AI “agents” could hollow out parts of the $1.2T software industry after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork rollout showed how quickly workflows can be automated with natural-language prompts. The selloff reflects fear that companies will “vibe code” internal tools and cut SaaS subscriptions—but many executives argue mission-critical software is too compliance-heavy and deeply embedded to rip out overnight. The more realistic outcome is a split market: adaptable platforms that embed agents and remain systems-of-record can thrive, while undifferentiated “dumb software” faces pricing pressure, tougher renewals, and consolidation.
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