Shawn Snyder sees AI CapEx spending normalizing from hyper growth to a more sustainable pace, with Meta Platform's (META) Muse AI agent showing the industry can monetize its investment. He highlights a strong correlation between oil prices and Treasury yields as a key market driver, and watches whether retail gas and diesel prices will sway the midterm election. Snyder expects the Fed to hike once more while noting the consumer remains resilient with spending tracking 3.5 to 4% annualized in the third quarter.