# Second-Half Market Outlook & Playbook with Liz Thomas Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/riskreversal-pod-1366742/second-half-market-outlook-playbook-with-liz-thomas Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/riskreversal-pod-1366742/second-half-market-outlook-playbook-with-liz-thomas.md Podcast: [RiskReversal Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/riskreversal-pod-1366742) Published: 2026-07-13T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RRM6063732022.mp3 Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RRM6063732022.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/riskreversal-pod-1366742/episodes/second-half-market-outlook-playbook-with-liz-thomas Duration seconds: 1840 ## Resource Learn more about Astraeus Wealth Management: http://astraeuswealth.com/partner-with-us Guy Adami and Liz Thomas discuss recent “momentum on, momentum off” volatility, with semiconductors swinging and earnings season starting with banks that have traded well despite a flattening yield curve. They debate rising long-term Treasury yields, arguing hikes aren’t appropriate in a slowing economy and tying yield pressure to Middle East conflict, oil inflation fears, and U.S. fiscal indiscipline, with the bond market challenging the Fed’s 2% target under new Chair Kevin Warsh. They touch on private equity weakness versus tight credit spreads, whether credit cycles still exist amid repeated policy “saves,” and upcoming CPI (3.8% expected) and PPI (6.2% expected). They flag Japan’s weakening yen and stressed bond market as an underappreciated risk, review gold’s move as central-bank and retail flows shift, and outline a second-half view: stocks higher but volatile, with opportunities in Mag Seven, financials, healthcare, commodities, and energy. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media The financial opinions expressed in Risk Reversal content are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on Risk Reversal. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in Risk Reversal carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/riskreversal-pod-1366742/episodes/second-half-market-outlook-playbook-with-liz-thomas/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/riskreversal-pod-1366742/second-half-market-outlook-playbook-with-liz-thomas.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.