June 4, 2026
Hey everyone. I grabbed a triple espresso and sorted out the events that really move the portfolio. It was an intense week: a game-changing IPO, a sharp crypto correction, and geopolitics heating up again. Let's get straight to what matters.
The Facts: SpaceX has filed for an offering of 555 million shares at $135 each, aiming to raise $75 billion — the largest stock market debut of all time.
I Would Buy – even with a steep valuation, the space monopoly and institutional demand justify an initial position.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: TSLA (indirectly), aerospace sector (BA, LMT), space-tech ETFs (ARKX), defense-focused venture capital.
The Facts: Bitcoin plunged 7.97% in the last 24 hours, breaking the $65,000 floor and recording the worst session of 2026, with volume 50% above the monthly average.
I Would Reduce – a technical correction combined with global risk aversion would make me cut crypto exposure and reallocate to short-term fixed income.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: BTC-USD, ETH-USD, miners (RIOT, MARA), exchanges (COIN), crypto index funds.
The Facts: Asian authorities are intensifying currency defenses against a strong dollar, with South Korea and Indonesia promising coordinated interventions.
I Would Hold – positions in yen and won will be volatile, but the carry trade in currencies like INR is still worth it for those who can handle the swings.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: USD/KRW, USD/IDR, Korean exporters (005930.KS), emerging market ETFs (EEM).
The Facts: The US government, via the DFC, is injecting $1.5 billion in partnership with I Squared Capital to build LNG infrastructure in India and Southeast Asia.
I Would Buy – the move strengthens US LNG exporters and opens a long-term energy corridor.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: LNG (Cheniere Energy – CQP), Indian infrastructure sector (GAIL, ONGC), terminal construction companies (KBR), Asian utilities.
The Facts: Israel and Lebanon have sealed a US-mediated ceasefire, demanding Hezbollah's withdrawal from southern Lebanon; full peace talks begin on June 22.
I Would Hold – the truce reduces the geopolitical risk premium in the short term, but implementation remains fragile; I'm maintaining positions in defense and oil.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: Oil (WTI, Brent), Israeli construction companies (ILCO.TA), defense companies (NOC, RTX), Israeli government bonds.
The Facts: All 27 EU members approved the opening of formal accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, amid the war with Russia.
I Would Buy – signals a flow of reconstruction and investment; European infrastructure and materials companies are an immediate buy.
Assets/Sectors Impacted: European construction companies (VINCI, STRABAG), cement sector (CRH), renewable energy developers (ØRSTED).
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