QQQ bullish call by Meet Kevin

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“We could be at a good setup for a breakout off this 100 day moving average on the cues.”

Thesis at the time

Bullish

Kevin believes the Nasdaq-100 has been consolidating due to war-related uncertainty and rate fears, but sees a setup for a breakout once those fears peak and resolve. He frames the current price action as a bottoming process ahead of a potential rally.

Key arguments

AI capex boom and economy still show strength per Atlanta Fed GDP tracker
Consolidation is attributed to war/rate uncertainty rather than deteriorating fundamentals
Peak rate fear, peak Iran fear, and political uncertainty could align for a breakout

Counter-arguments acknowledged

If AI capex earnings roll over, a recession could follow
Hardware may have gotten 'too cheap' relative to the current cycle phase, an unresolved risk

Hedges and caveats (from the video)

Acknowledges rate hikes will create challenges for AI capex buildout
Notes uncertainty about when AI spending will roll over and trigger recession
Warns that worst-case scenario (three rate hikes) is already priced into markets
Emphasizes reliance on AI earnings as canaries in the coal mine for market direction
Recognizes new Fed chair may hike sooner to establish credibility
States 'we just don't know when it's going to roll over' regarding AI bubble