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Market Flash - ENG

Written by: Kairos Partners SGR
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 The podcast for those who want to stay informed about financial markets, presented by Alberto Tocchio, Head of Global Equity and Thematics at Kairos Partners SGR.Copyright Kairos Partners SGR Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
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  • Market Flash of February 17, 2026

    Market Flash of February 17, 2026
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode:
    Six weeks into the year, markets have already gone through an extremely intense phase, marked by rapid rotations, frequent leadership changes, and strong volatility beneath the surface.Despite the S&P 500 remaining broadly unchanged, the average stock has experienced significant moves, highlighting a clear divergence between index stability and elevated dispersion across individual names.After a strong start supported by record inflows, the market has entered an accelerated adjustment phase. The sharp unwind in gold and silver, the decline in cryptocurrencies, and rotations linked to AI and momentum themes have triggered a normalization process, mainly impacting crowded positioning and growth factors.At the same time, the escalation of investment in artificial intelligence continues to represent the dominant structural theme. While concerns are emerging around the sustainability and monetization of these investments, the rapid improvement in model capabilities and productivity gains suggest a potentially historic economic transformation.The overall environment remains complex, with high volatility at the single-stock level and an increasing overlap between technical, political, and technological drivers. As a result, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by selection, flexibility, and active risk management.To learn more, listen to the latest episode of the Market Flash podcast series, curated by Alberto Tocchio, Head of Global Equity and Thematics.
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    12 mins
  • Market Flash of January 27, 2026

    Market Flash of January 27, 2026
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode:
    After one of the strongest starts to the year on record, markets are showing the first signs of a pause, without undermining the underlying message: 2026 is shaping up to be the year of broader participation and the end of extreme concentration. The outperformance of small and mid caps, the improvement in market breadth, and the quiet underperformance of mega-caps point to a deep structural shift compared with recent years. The macroeconomic backdrop remains surprisingly constructive, with twelve consecutive months of positive economic surprises and Europe benefiting from the rollout of fiscal plans, opening the door to growth exceeding expectations. At the same time, commodities are back in focus, with technical and fundamental signals suggesting a potential multi-year regime change, supported by geopolitical and strategic dynamics such as the growing importance of Greenland and critical raw materials. On the risk front, attention turns to Japan: the return of inflation, rising yields, and the implications for the global carry trade represent a potential source of systemic instability. In this environment, the earnings season will be crucial in confirming the broadening of the market, against a backdrop of elevated valuations, crowded positioning, and optimistic sentiment. The key message for 2026 remains positive but selective: markets supported by strong stimulus and structural trends such as AI, M&A activity, and corporate buybacks, but with higher volatility and a growing need for flexibility and adaptability to capture opportunities while managing risks. To learn more, listen to the latest episode of the Market Flash podcast series, curated by Alberto Tocchio, Head of Global Equity and Thematics.
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    11 mins
  • Market Flash of January 13, 2026

    Market Flash of January 13, 2026
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode:

    • The year opens with a strong start for markets after a challenging December: the historically positive signal from the first days of the S&P 500 reinforces the core message from the end of 2025, namely the transition into a new market phase that is less concentrated and increasingly driven by sector rotation.
    • The political and geopolitical backdrop is already complex, as is typical of a mid-term year in Trump’s second term, with fiscal, monetary and regulatory policies seemingly moving in the same direction, supported by an unprecedented push for innovation.
    • From a technical perspective, very constructive signals are emerging: upside breakouts across European indices, the S&P 500 approaching the 7,000 level and, above all, a continued broadening of market participation.
    • As earnings season gets underway, attention will focus on AI-related capex and guidance, against a backdrop of exceptionally low volatility, elevated positioning and strong retail participation—factors that argue for a more cautious approach.
    The key message for 2026 remains constructive but selective: global equities are favored, with strong rotations, regional divergences and risks to monitor, alongside attractive opportunities particularly in Europe and Asia, in infrastructure-related themes, defense and sectors benefiting from productivity gains driven by artificial intelligence.
    For more insights, listen to the latest episode of the podcast hosted by Alberto Tocchio, Head of Global Equity and Thematics.
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    10 mins
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