June 07, 2025
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💬 Weekly Observation
"In investing, what is comfortable is seldom profitable.” – Robert Arnott
Markets often feel safest when everyone is piling into the same trades—think crowded rallies in “hot” stocks or sectors. But true upside frequently lies where few are looking.
Reminding yourself that comfort often masks consensus helps break the herd instinct. Recognizing this bias steers long-term investors away from overhyped trades and toward genuine diversification—so you’re more likely to uncover the next opportunity rather than chase yesterday’s winners.
☕ So grab your coffee and start your weekend right —with news that cuts through the noise in today’s edition of Diversification Weekly.
🗞️ Week's stories that matter (and why)
1. 📈 US adds 139K jobs in May; private sector only 37K
Total nonfarm payrolls increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate remained flat at 4.2 percent, signaling continued hiring strength despite economic headwind. However, private-sector firms added only 37,000 jobs—the weakest monthly gain since March 2023—and revisions trimmed 95,000 jobs from prior months, suggesting underlying caution.
Why it matters: A gain of 139,000 keeps consumer spending on track, but the weak 37,000 private-sector reading shows businesses are pulling back. That gives the Fed cover to hold rates steady, which supports bond portfolios and tempers risk-asset valuations.
Assets in focus: Equities
2. 💰 CBO: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” to add $2.4 trillion over next decade
On June 4, the nonpartisan CBO projected that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would widen federal deficits by $2.4 trillion over ten years (about $3.0 trillion including interest). The House approved the bill on May 22 by a razor-thin vote, extending 2017 tax cuts, expanding SALT deductions, eliminating tip/overtime taxes, and earmarking $200 billion for military and border spending.
Why it matters: A $2.4 trillion deficit jump pressures Treasury yields higher, which can attract income-seeking investors to bonds but also raises borrowing costs for businesses. US stocks may feel the pinch if higher rates slow growth, and a weaker dollar from rising deficits shifts returns for those with international exposure.
Assets in focus: Fixed Income
3. ⚡Tesla stock plunges 14%, then recovers 5% amid Trump–Musk clash
On June 5, Tesla shares tumbled 14%, wiping over $150 billion in market value after President Trump threatened to pull federal contracts following Elon Musk’s public criticism of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill". The sell-off accounted for roughly half of that day’s losses in both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, highlighting Tesla’s outsized influence on major indexes and ETFs.
By June 6, dip-buying lifted Tesla 5% as investors seized the rebound, though the stock remains down about 37% since mid-December.
Why it matters: Tesla’s moves aren’t just a story for auto-tech fans—they can drive broad market swings when a single stock commands significant weight. A flash crash followed by a quick rebound shows both the risks of concentrated positions and the potential for rapid recovery, guiding readers on how to balance growth-stock exposure with defensive allocations.
Assets in focus: Equities
4. 🇪🇺 ECB cuts rates to 2%, signals pause in July
The European Central Bank’s eighth rate cut in just over a year, lowering eurozone borrowing costs to 2%, while US bond yields slumped amid soft domestic data.
German industrial orders showed unexpected strength, but ECB policymakers maintained a dovish tone, cautioning that future adjustments will depend on incoming data. In the US, 30-year Treasury yields fell sharply, fueling a broad bond rally that lifted stocks globally; investors remain cautious about US-China trade talks and awaiting Friday’s jobs report for further direction.
Why it matters: A dovish ECB and lower US bond yields can support risk assets, as cheaper financing boosts equity valuations. However, persistent trade uncertainties mean any upside may be vulnerable to shifts in geopolitical negotiations or surprise data.
Assets in focus: Currencies
5. 🏡 US home sellers are sitting on nearly $700 billion worth of listings, an all-time high
In April 2025, US home listings reached a record $698 billion in total value, up 20.3% year-over-year according to Redfin; this marked the highest dollar amount ever recorded.
Of that, more than $330 billion of listings had been on the market for 60 days or longer, reflecting inventory accumulation as buyer demand weakened.
Why it matters: Record-high listing values signal that sellers are struggling to transact at current prices; rising inventory tends to push sale prices lower, reshaping affordability and giving buyers more leverage.
Investors should watch for downward pressure on home-equity growth and potential rotation into residential REITs or fixed income as housing remains a key wealth component.
Assets in focus: Real Estate
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📊 Market Movements Snapshot
Asset Classes:
- 🟢 Gold +21.76 YTD. As central banks—especially in Asia and Eastern Europe—continued large-scale purchases to diversify reserves, pushing spot prices above $3,300 per ounce. Declining US Treasury yields (10-year at ~4.39% as of June 5) and a softer dollar have further bolstered gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.
- 🟢 US Bonds: +2.51% YTD. As Treasury yields fell from about 4.60% in April to 4.39% by June 5, boosting prices across the curve. Safe-haven flows amid mixed economic data and rate-cut hopes have supported high-quality bond demand, with short- and intermediate-duration Treasurys leading gains.
June 05, 2025.
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Sectors:
- 🟢 Utilities +8.03% YTD. Driven by defensive rotation into high-dividend names as inflation cooled (eurozone CPI 1.9% in May) and Fed rate-cut expectations lowered financing costs for capital-intensive utilities. Accelerating investments in renewables and grid modernization—spurred by clean-energy mandates and rising electricity demand—have further underpinned sector momentum.
- 🔴 Energy: −3.73% YTD. As oil prices slipped from $85–$90 per barrel in late 2024 to $63–$65 by early June, amid renewed U.S. production growth and muted OPEC+ discipline. Slower demand growth—particularly in China and Europe—combined with rising inventories have kept crude under pressure, limiting upside for energy equities.
June 05, 2025.
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🧭 Three macro themes to remember
- Looming fiscal imbalance after $2.4 trillion deficit warning: On June 4, the Congressional Budget Office projected that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” would add $2.4 trillion to federal deficits over ten years (about $3.0 trillion including estimated interest costs).
- Labor-market dichotomy, headline strength vs. private-sector softness: Official US data showed nonfarm payrolls rising by roughly 130,000–139,000 in May, with unemployment steady at 4.2%, underscoring headline labor-market resilience. Yet private-sector payrolls grew by just 37,000 jobs—the smallest monthly gain since March 2023—according to ADP, and revisions subtracted 95,000 jobs from March and April, signaling that businesses are pulling back amid policy and tariff uncertainty.
- Central-Bank divergence widens the yield gap The ECB cut its main refinancing rate to 2% on June 5, its first move lower in over a year, and signaled a pause at the July meeting as inflation nears target and growth remains sluggish. In contrast, the Fed held its federal-funds range at 4.25–4.50% on June 5, noting steady job growth and moderate inflation as reasons to stay on hold . That policy gap has driven the euro up nearly 4% trade-weighted and lifted short-term euro-area yields, while US Treasuries draw yield-hungry investors.
🤯 Alternative investment highlight: Cheetozard 🐉 The Pokémon Cheeto that sparked an $87K bidding war
In March 2025, a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto shaped like Pokémon’s Charizard—nicknamed “Cheetozard”—sold for $87,840 ($88K including buyer’s premium) at a Goldin Auctions event after 60 bids. The three-inch snack was affixed to a custom Pokémon card inside a clear display box and originally fetched a $250 opening bid on eBay before viral internet hype drove bids sky-high.
This oddball collectible—found in a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos between 2018 and 2022 by 1st & Goal Collectibles—garnered massive social media attention after being featured in an April 2024 Instagram post. Observers say the sale underscores how nostalgia and meme culture can turn a humble snack into a six-figure “alternative asset” without any financial jargon or return promises.
At roughly $3.33 retail, a bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos yields about 189 Cheetos, giving collectors 189 chances to find another “Cheetozard,” a return on investment even stranger than fine art trading.
Whether you’re a Pokémon superfan or simply amazed by internet-fueled auctions, the Cheetozard tale showes that sometimes, a crispy snack can outshine traditional collectibles.
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