One report I always enjoy getting is the AAII individual investors’ stock sentiment survey. In yesterday’s report, 50.3% of investors reported they are bearish on stocks. For reference, the historical average for bearishness is 31%.
Volatility indexes are often seen as barometers for how the market is reacting to newsworthy events, so how are they behaving in light of heightened geopolitics and higher rates?
Volatility indexes are often seen as barometers for how the market is reacting to newsworthy events, so how are they behaving in light of heightened geopolitics and higher rates?
Investors should expect to see continued bouts of volatility across equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Don’t be afraid of the VOL, embrace it by implementing some strategies that love operating in a higher VOL regime.
Investors should expect to see continued bouts of volatility across equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies. Don’t be afraid of the VOL, embrace it by implementing some strategies that love operating in a higher VOL regime.
Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.
Last week the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their 2023 International Energy Outlook. It came out on Wednesday, the same day that Exxon Mobil (XOM) confirmed their acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), and they’re linked in more ways than simply their announcement date.
Positive seasonality is upon us at a time when breadth measures are extreme. Markets are currently in extreme FEAR mode, offering a contrarian opportunity.
The HANDLS Indexes Monthly Income Report for May 2025 underscores notable recoveries across sectors, propelled by easing tariff and trade uncertainties.
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