Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Loose Change · Issue #142

Powell blinked. Here's what changes.

"The Fed just handed you the rotation trade."

Jul 7, 2026

Money ideas worth your time

The most important word in Powell's statement wasn't "inflation." It was "conditions." That single word is the setup for a rotation trade in small caps, regional banks, and - quietly - Europe.

Idea #1 - Small caps

The Russell just ripped 3%. That's not retail. That's a fund covering into strength.

Idea #2 - Regional banks

KRE is the tell. Break of the July high and the trade extends.

Idea #3 - Europe

DAX up 14% YTD in silence. When nobody is talking about it, that's exactly when you want to be in it.

Idea #4 - Bitcoin

$70k is the new $40k. ETF flows are institutional-scale.

Idea #5 - Cash

The 5% money market is still the best trade nobody talks about.

- The Money Morning Live newsroom