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NDX Teeters on the Brink of Breakout, NASDAQ Stagnates
The NDX has been stuck in a tight range for months, with support from multiple levels converging at the low end of the range. The major trend line, 200-day moving average, and recent lows all cluster slightly lower, creating a potential breakout point for bulls. However, the NASDAQ has failed to make any significant headway…
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Anthropic ‘Enterprise Agents Briefing’ Kicks Off: Market Reacts to Key Thematic Shift
The Anthropic “Enterprise Agents Briefing” kicked off earlier today, and the market is reacting with excitement to a potential shift in the AI-at-risk complex. The event has been a topic of discussion among investors and analysts, and it’s clear that the market is viewing this as more of a partnership between incumbent SaaS vendors and…
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The Future of AI: Citrini vs. Bloch – An In-Depth Analysis
The debate surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market and economy has long been a topic of interest and concern. Recently, a hypothetical scenario analysis by Citrini Research has sparked renewed discussion, with the author envisioning a future where AI’s success could destabilize the economy. However, Michael Bloch has presented a…
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The Power of Personalized Learning in the Digital Age
As technology continues to advance and play a larger role in education, personalized learning has become an increasingly important aspect of teaching and learning. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of personalized learning, how it can be achieved through digital tools, and why it’s crucial for student success in the 21st century. Personalized…
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US Retail Buy ETFs, But Volumes Slide: A Market Making Perspective
US retail investors are showing a preference for ETFs over individual stocks, according to UBS’s market making clients. Despite the second-lowest dollar volume day of 2026, with inflows totaling $48 million, volumes slid by 18% compared to this year’s average. ETFs were the primary driver of inflows, indicating a trend towards diversification and passive investing.…
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Fed’s Waller Sees March Rate Call Dependent On February Labor Data
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently expressed his views on the potential for a rate cut at the upcoming March meeting, depending on the labor market data in February. In his speech at the National Association for Business Economics, Waller emphasized that one month of strong labor market data does not necessarily indicate a trend,…
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The Upside of Implosion: Understanding the Implications of Downside Skew in Options Trading
In options trading, skew refers to the relationship between the implied volatility of a option and the underlying asset’s price. A positive skew indicates that higher-strike options are more expensive than lower-strike options, while a negative skew means the opposite. However, when upside skew implodes and downside skew explodes, it can create an interesting dynamic…
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Trapped in a Range: SPX Futures Struggle to Break Free
The SPX futures market has been stuck in a narrow range for several months now, with little movement outside of a ~200-point band. Despite several failed breakout attempts, the index continues to choppily move within this confined space. Currently, the 50-day and 100-day moving averages provide support just below the current price level, while resistance…
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Grinding Higher: Markets Rebound After Macro Heavy Friday
Yesterday’s markets were filled with excitement as investors reacted to a flurry of economic data releases and a landmark Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. The Goldman mid-day wrap provides an in-depth analysis of the market performance, highlighting the top performing thematic pairs and the resurgence of alt concerns. The day started with markets grinding higher…
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Taiwan Surpasses China as a Source of US Imports: A Shift in Global Trade Dynamics
The United States has long been dependent on imports from mainland China, but recent data reveals that Taiwan has overtaken its communist neighbor as the top source of US imports. According to the US Census Bureau’s latest trade data, Taiwan accounted for $127.6 billion in US imports in 2022, while China came in at $126.8…
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