Summary: 1. The markets have returned to a state known as the "volatility Hurt Locker", characterized by intense fluctuations, as indicated by the S P 500's recent decline by about 53 handles. 2. A significant market level, 4211 in the S P futures, is considered pivotal; trading below this number ha
We're seeing higher than usual volatility both in headline news risk but also major stocks reporting earnings before and after the bell. While we continue to see higher risk in higher volatility, along with surprises, we're also seeing aggressive trading opportunities as well. Here's your guide to t
Markets temporarily reversed following a message on X by Bill Ackman. The five word message, "We covered our bond short." With yields testing 5%, it;s a natural position to cover, but it's the implications that are both bullish for bonds and largely bearish for the market. (OXY, NEE, WPM, GDX, FXI,
-Bonds have crashed -Vol elevated but is it high enough? -Tech getting dangerous with earnings coming -Risk/reward and capital preservation SPX Expected Move- -Last Week - 90.24 (expected move 5 day week) -Next Week - 93.72 (expected move 5 day week)
In today's video we discuss Geopolitical risks and uncertainty, focussing on Middle Eastern conflict and we review major events in recent history and the impact on oil and the U.S. economy. We also look at a pairs trade opportunity during these moments of risk, considering a trade in favor of consum
- The market is currently at a geopolitical crossroads with risk increasingly affecting the tech sector. - Despite the market being down 1.3%, the SPX's expected moves suggest the market is relatively unchanged for the week. - Volatility indicators like VIX and volatility futures suggest heightened
We're continuing to see resilience in the US Stock Market in the headwinds of otherwise bearish or bad news, but is this the beginning of a larger rally or may the resiliency come to an end soon? In tonight's video, we pinpoint what's keeping stocks strong and then highlight the recent strength in O
A lot of bullish unusual option activity across the "Monsters of Tech" as traders look to create a gamma squeeze higher amidst a bevy of earnings announcements from the banking sector. Bearish UOA on USB and OZK points to a more uncertain outlook. (AMZN, MSFT, AMD, NVDA, RIOT, DQ, XRT, XLE, XOP)
-risk metrics come alive -vol futures / VVIX -bonds bid -gold rips with dollar higher -energy sector holds markets together -inflation making a comeback -financials fade on strong earnings SPX Expected Move - -last week - 76.75 (expected move 5 day week) -next week - 90.24 (expected move 5 day week)
