June 19, 2025
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💬 Daily Observation
“Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is concentrated strength.”
— Bruce Lee
Imagine your portfolio and life like a lighthouse on a rocky shore, it stands firm through storms but needs routine maintenance to stay bright.
Yesterday we talked about weaving life goals into investment plans. Well, my time has arrived to do so. I've been wanting to go travel for a while and I finally get to (special thanks to my boss, Alexander Harmsen!).
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be on vacation through Saturday, June 28, trading spreadsheets for seaside walks to recharge my focus. During my break, our talented co-pilot Vinicius, who already writes our articles, will captain Diversification Daily & Weekly.
☕ So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in today’s fresh edition of Diversification Daily.
🗞️ Today's stories that matter (and why)
1. 💵 Fed holds rates steady, other Central Banks cut
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate at 4.25%–4.50%, citing “meaningful” inflation risks from proposed tariffs and global conflicts. While the Fed held steady, Norway’s Norges Bank and the Swiss National Bank cut rates, underscoring divergent monetary paths amid uneven inflation dynamics.
Chairman Powell stressed a cautious, data-dependent approach as policymakers revised 2026–27 forecasts higher.
Why it matters: The Fed’s measured stance anchors global borrowing costs and equity valuations, even as other central banks diverge.
Assets in focus: Equities
2. 🇪🇺 Eurozone inflation falls below ECB’s 2% target
Euro-area headline inflation eased to 1.9% in May—down from 2.2% in April and below the ECB’s 2% goal for the first time since September 2024. ECB speakers in Milan emphasized their data-driven stance and warned that too-rapid disinflation could prompt intervention.
Why it matters: Cooler price growth may drive European bond yields lower and weaken the euro, making euro-area fixed-income and currency positions relatively more attractive.
Assets in focus: Equities
3. 🛢️ Oil volatility rises on geopolitical “risk premium”
Goldman Sachs estimates a geopolitical risk premium of about $10 per barrel on Brent crude amid the Israel-Iran conflict, with its base case at $60/barrel for Q4 2025, but warns prices could surge past $90 (and even $100 in severe scenarios). Recent skirmishes around the Strait of Hormuz have amplified supply-shock fears.
Why it matters: Elevated oil risk premia feed into inflation expectations, squeeze corporate margins, and influence central-bank decisions.
Assets in focus: Commodities
4. 🏠 US housing slump hits buyers and builders
Existing home sales fell to their weakest level since 1995 in April as rising mortgage costs sidelined buyers, while Redfin reports nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers.
Home builders are offering discounts just to clear inventory—an early canary in the coal mine for consumer demand.
Why it matters: A downturn in housing dents construction jobs and materials demand, and weighs on household wealth and spending.
Assets in focus: Real Estate
5. 💹 Circle shares surge after stablecoin framework advances
Shares of Circle Internet surged 16% after the US Senate cleared the GENIUS Act, mandating stablecoins like USDC be backed 1:1 by liquid reserves and subject to monthly disclosures.
The sector’s market cap hit $256 billion, up 22% year-to-date, reflecting renewed confidence in crypto’s mainstream role.
Why it matters: Regulatory clarity reduces crypto’s systemic uncertainty, paving the way for broader institutional adoption of digital assets as payment rails.
Assets in focus: Alternatives
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📊 Market Movements Snapshot
Asset Classes:
- 🟢 Gold+22.01 YTD. Investors have sought shelter in gold amid escalating Middle East tensions and persistent inflation fears. Central bank purchases and strong ETF inflows have underpinned this rally.
- 🟢 Large Cap US Equities (S&P 500): +2.20% YTD. The S&P 500’s modest gain reflects better-than-expected corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s dovish outlook on rate cuts. Tech and AI-related names led the advance, offsetting geopolitical headwinds.
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Sectors:
- 🟢 Financials: +3.20% YTD. Financial stocks have outperformed thanks to a steeper yield curve boosting bank net interest margins. Resilient loan demand and lower credit costs have driven earnings upgrades across major banks.
- 🔴 Health Care -4.59% YTD. Health Care has lagged due to regulatory uncertainties and rising medical costs that pressured insurers’ forecasts. Patent expirations and muted innovation beyond obesity drugs have further dampened sentiment.
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🤯 Alternative investment highlight: 🏡 Luxury Real Estate, fractional style: Inside Pacaso’s LLC model
Pacaso, founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives, has revolutionized luxury second-home ownership by fractionalizing single-family homes into LLC shares (typically ⅛ to ½ ownership). To date, the startup has sold over $1 billion in shares across 40 markets, including Europe and Mexico, and now enables buyers to finance up to 70% of their share price.
Co-owners book stays via Pacaso’s SmartStay™ scheduler (up to 44 nights per year for an ⅛ share), while the company handles property management, interior design, and resale via its built-in marketplace, where owners typically see an average 10% equity gain on sale after one year.
By turning a $4 million villa into eight $500 000 shares, Pacaso demonstrates that real estate scarcity and prime locations can be parceled and traded, much like stocks, opening high-end second homes to a broader set of investors.
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