CNBC's Cramer argues rising yields and oil fears are overdone, citing resilient spending and tech. He sees buying opportunities in Micron and Home Depot.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday that market pessimism has gone too far, creating opportunities for investors who can look past the headlines. Rising Treasury yields, persistent inflation, and elevated oil prices weighed on stocks. The 30-year yield touched 5.33%, a level not seen in nearly two decades, while Brent crude topped $90 a barrel as U.S.-Iran negotiations stalled.
Cramer argued those concerns are overdone. He said higher crude prices may not push Brent much past $100 because additional supply is coming online. On bonds, he said rising yields could eventually attract buyers, locking in attractive returns in government debt.
A record number of short bets against the Nasdaq 100 gives him another reason to buy. Cramer's Charitable Trust recently purchased Micron shares, betting on strong demand for memory used in AI infrastructure. "I know 'not bad' isn't much of a clarion call," Cramer said. "But you're certainly getting better prices than you'd see if the backdrop were good."
Consumer spending remains resilient. Airbnb reported strong travel demand. Home Depot, which Cramer called its best quarter in five years, carries a mixed Alpha Score of 48 on AlphaScala – cautious even as the retailer delivers strong results.
"All I can tell you is that, at the end of the day, we're a service economy," Cramer said. "If service is doing well then you can't be too negative."
The 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.33%, its highest since 2007, as Cramer argued the selloff may draw buyers and the economy's underlying strength remains intact.
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