Macro Rotation: Gemini 1.5 Pro's picks for 2026-09-25
Gemini 1.5 Pro picked GLD, TLT, XLE, XLU, XLF, XLRE for a 1-day horizon. Long-short spread: -0.77%. Sides called correctly: 67%.
| Experiment | Macro Rotation |
|---|---|
| Model | Gemini 1.5 Pro |
| Prompt version | macro-rotation-v6 |
| Asked | |
| Horizon | 1-day |
| Measured from | 2026-09-25 |
| Measured to | 2026-09-28 |
| Benchmark | SPY |
| Status | Settled |
| Long-short spread | -0.77% |
| Sides called correctly | 67% |
| Benchmark return | -0.53% |
The picks
| Rank | Symbol | Side | Price change | Return in the called direction | Confidence | vs benchmark | Called right |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLD | long | -3.78% | -3.78% | 85% | -3.26% | No |
| 2 | TLT | short | -0.68% | +0.68% | 80% | +1.21% | Yes |
| 3 | XLE | long | +0.64% | +0.64% | 75% | +1.16% | Yes |
| 4 | XLU | short | -0.23% | +0.23% | 75% | +0.75% | Yes |
| 5 | XLF | long | -0.28% | -0.28% | 70% | +0.24% | No |
| 6 | XLRE | short | -0.22% | +0.22% | 70% | +0.74% | Yes |
The model's market view
Treasury yields are spiking amid sticky inflation metrics and persistent geopolitical tensions. This macroeconomic environment favors hard assets and cyclical sectors that benefit from rising interest rates and commodity prices, while severely pressuring long-duration bonds and yield-proxy equities.
Why each pick
GLD
Gold is acting as a premier inflation hedge and safe haven. With central bank buying and persistent inflation eroding fiat value, GLD is positioned to outperform despite rising nominal yields.
TLT
Long-duration Treasuries are highly vulnerable to the current rate shock. As inflation expectations reset higher, the back end of the yield curve continues to sell off, driving TLT prices lower.
XLE
Energy companies offer robust free cash flow and act as a direct hedge against commodity-driven inflation. Supply constraints and geopolitical risks provide a strong floor for oil prices.
XLU
Utilities are highly rate-sensitive bond proxies. As risk-free Treasury yields rise, the relative attractiveness of utility dividend yields diminishes, leading to valuation compression.
XLF
Financials benefit directly from higher interest rates, which expand net interest margins for banks. The sector is relatively insulated from inflation compared to growth-oriented sectors.
XLRE
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are heavily burdened by higher borrowing costs and refinancing risks. Rising rates increase capitalization rates, directly lowering property valuations.
Other models on the same run
| Model | Picks | Long-short spread | Sides called correctly |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | XLC, TLT, XLK, XLRE, XLI, XLE | -0.98% | 33% |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | XLK, TLT, XLE, XLI, XLU, XLF | -0.68% | 33% |
| Muse Spark 1.1 | XLK, XLE, XLF, TLT, XLRE, XLP | -0.49% | 50% |
| Perplexity | XLE, GLD, XLK, XLU, TLT, IEF | -1.21% | 67% |
| Grok 4.5 | XLK, XLE, XLF, TLT, XLU, XLRE | -0.06% | 67% |
| DeepSeek | XLE, XLV, XLF, TLT, XLK, XLU | +1.26% | 83% |
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