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In this episode of Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour from Jul 23, 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss the market’s continued melt-up, driven by mechanical bullish flows, AI enthusiasm, and policy speculation.

Despite flat to falling earnings and concerns over the real economy, they highlight strong investor sentiment, low volatility, and the absence of broad selling as reasons the rally could persist. 

They debate whether falling yields are inevitable, with Hans seeing lower rates and AI-driven productivity ahead, while Samantha warns of sticky inflation, fiscal dominance, and long-term risks to the dollar and consumer strength. 

The conversation also explores sector rotations (e.g., China, utilities, gold), the risks of overconcentration in mega-cap tech, and the fragility of a market fueled by speculation and short covering.

Video Length: 00:49:32

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