The Rundown

In this deep dive, Zaid breaks down the surge in Treasury yields, the Treasury Secretary's failed attempt to stop it, and the three forces driving borrowing costs higher: inflation, a $40 trillion national debt, and Big Tech's AI borrowing boom. Then he shares his take on what the 5% world means for stocks, housing, and the next decade of investing.

Market update for August 21, 2026. 
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In today’s episode, Zaid covers:
Why Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bond buyback plan failed to calm investors and what rising yields say about America’s growing debt problem.

China’s Unitree Robotics IPO, where the humanoid robot maker surged 460% on its first day of trading and why investors are betting robots could become the next major AI platform.

Anthropic’s potential mega IPO timeline

Ross Stores’ strong earnings and why bargain hunting is helping discount retailers win

The Atlanta Falcons’ $10.6 billion valuation and how sports teams have become some of the hottest investment assets in the world.

Market update for August 20, 2026
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In today’s episode, Zaid covers:
Why Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is stepping in to push long-term Treasury yields lower

What the Treasury’s bond buyback strategy means for stocks, mortgages, and borrowing costs

Walmart earnings after the retailer posted its slowest U.S. sales growth in more than six years

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Coinbase, and other crypto names are rallying

Alibaba’s 75% profit plunge as AI spending surges

How billions of dollars in tariff refunds are boosting corporate earnings

Market update for August 19, 2026
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In today’s episode, Zaid covers:
Why bond yields are surging around the world, and what 5% long-term rates could mean for stocks

Trump’s last-minute pause on 50% tariffs targeting Canadian goods

Target’s latest earnings and whether its turnaround is actually working

Moderna’s major personalized cancer vaccine breakthrough and Lowe’s disappointing outlook

Why some Gen Z investors are treating sports betting like part of their long-term financial strategy

Market update for Tuesday August 18, 2026
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In today’s episode, Zaid covers:
Why surging Treasury yields and higher oil prices are becoming a major risk for the stock market

Home Depot’s earnings and what they reveal about the frozen housing market

Tesla’s plan to launch its steering-wheel-free Cybercab in Austin as soon as August

Duolingo’s rebound on upgrade and Baidu’s struggle to turn its AI investments into growth

Why Google is paying $10 million to buy decades of Spirit Airlines’ internal business data for AI