📈 Huge Week for the Fed, Nvidia, and TikTok

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From Nvidia’s growing tensions with China to the Fed’s potentially game-changing rate decision, this week is packed with market-moving events. We’re also looking at quantum leaps from IBM, TikTok's ticking clock, and 10 real lessons from inside the wealth management world.

Grab your Iced Latte and let’s get into it. ☕️ 👇️ 

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Market News

📈 investors await Fed decision after Nasdaq’s record close
U.S. stock futures were mixed Monday as a Chinese antitrust probe dragged Nvidia down 2% ahead of a key Fed meeting. Dow futures edged up 0.2%, S&P 500 stayed flat, and Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.1%.

🤯 Wednesday's Fed Meeting Will Be Extraordinary
The Fed is all but certain to cut interest rates by 0.25% this week, shifting focus from inflation to a rapidly weakening labor market that’s shed over 900,000 jobs in revisions. Despite inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target, policymakers see job losses as the more urgent threat, and may signal more cuts ahead. The meeting is also politically charged: Trump’s controversial attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook could disrupt the voting process, while his pressure for deeper cuts clashes with the Fed’s cautious stance. All eyes are now on the Fed’s updated projections, which could reveal an accelerated rate-cut path for the rest of the year.

📉 China says Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law
China’s market regulator just hit Nvidia with a preliminary anti-monopoly violation linked to its 2020 Mellanox acquisition. The investigation, which could strain ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, comes as tensions escalate over tech control. Nvidia shares dropped 2% premarket, as Beijing expands probes into American chip firms. No specific details yet from China on how Nvidia allegedly broke the rules.

🇨🇳 US, China close to TikTok deal
The U.S. and China are inching toward a deal on TikTok, but Beijing’s pushing for trade concessions in return. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said talks in Madrid are progressing, but warned, “We’re not sacrificing national security for a social media app.” At stake: ByteDance’s U.S. divestment deadline on Sept. 17, and broader tensions over tariffs, Russian oil, and global trade.

🔋 BYD’s $45 Billion Stock Wipeout Raises Doubts on China Outlook
BYD just took a $45 billion hit as investors bail, spooked by a brutal EV price war in China. The stock’s down over 30% from its recent peak, with analyst sell ratings hitting a post-2022 high. Profit plunged 30% last quarter, BYD’s first drop in over three years, while rivals like Geely and Leapmotor gain traction. Beijing’s now cracking down on the “involution” price race BYD helped fuel.

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💰️ 10 Things I’ve Learned About Wealth Management in 10 Years
After a decade in institutional asset management and another in wealth management, one advisor shares 10 powerful lessons that cut through the noise. Alpha is overrated, what truly matters is whether you’re on track to meet your goals. Trust, process, and communication are foundational, not optional. Wealth isn’t about numbers but perception; even millionaires can feel insecure. And when it comes to building portfolios or financial plans, simplicity wins, every time. In an industry that thrives on complexity, these insights offer a refreshing, grounded perspective on what really drives long-term success.

👀 IBM Is Leading the Way in the Race for ‘Quantum Advantage’
IBM is making a serious comeback in tech’s next big frontier: quantum computing. Once known for its “big iron” legacy, IBM is now competing head-to-head with Google, Microsoft, and a wave of startups to achieve “quantum advantage”, the moment quantum machines outpace classical ones. Armed with its own chip fabs and a growing developer ecosystem, IBM’s latest hardware, Quantum System Two, is already tackling real-world problems and sets the stage for its first fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. As Big Tech races toward commercialization, IBM’s early lead, and deep hardware roots, could position it as the quantum equivalent of Nvidia in the AI boom.

🧠 Nvidia Has $4.3 Billion Invested in These 6 AI Stocks
Nvidia has quietly poured $4.3 billion into six AI stocks, but one is clearly its favorite. While investors often track billionaire moves, Nvidia’s own portfolio reveals where the chip giant sees the most upside. With most of its AI bets concentrated in a single stock, this lesser-known strategy offers a powerful signal for anyone watching the next wave of AI winners.

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