Market Inflation Trends and Federal Reserve Policy Outlook  After the market experienced extreme fluctuations throughout recent years in response to inflation data the focus gradually shifted from inflation concerns to employment metrics Conventional wisdom suggested that inflation was under control which left the labor market as the primary d...

Stock Market Showing Similarities to 2022 Plunge, Caution Advised  The recent decline in stock prices is reminiscent of patterns observed during the stock market downturn in 2022, serving as a cautionary signal for current equity investors. Over the past 11 trading days leading up to Monday, the S&P 500 has dropped in value for seven of th...

Volatility Spikes Signal Market Turbulence Ahead  Last week, Goldman Sachs trader Brian Garrett observed a notable reaction in the volatility market, signaling a significant increase in their "US Panic Index" and its impact on the spot VIX, suggesting more turbulence ahead for the VIX. This aligns with their previous advice in mid-March to pur...

Hedge Funds Persistently Shorting Stocks Amid Market Highs  Since the lows in October 2023, the S&P has seen a notable increase in green weekly candles, with only a few red ones. Surprisingly, despite the market reaching new highs almost daily, hedge funds have persistently bet against individual stocks. This trend intensified after the re...

ECB Expected to Maintain Rates Amidst Anticipation of Future Cuts: Market Analysis  Unless there's a significant unexpected event, the European Central Bank (ECB) is likely to maintain its current interest rates for the fourth consecutive meeting happening on Thursday. Analysts unanimously expect that the deposit rate will remain at its record...