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Rates volatility is a crucial factor to consider when developing investment strategies. While the actual level of interest rates can have a significant impact on financial markets, it’s the volatility of these rates that can have even more profound effects. Recently, the MOVE index has seen a sharp increase in volatility, leading to a widening…

The United States has long been considered a global superpower, but recent events have shown that it may not be as dominant as once thought. In fact, other nations like China, Russia, and Iran are playing a longer game when it comes to geopolitics, using strategies that are designed to outlast the US political clock.…

The US retail market has seen a significant acceleration in outflows, according to UBS’s RMM clients. On Monday alone, there were $247 million in outflows, the largest daily outflow in over a month. This shift in investor sentiment is particularly notable in the semiconductor sector, which remains the primary driver of retail selling. However, there…

As observed by BTIG’s Krinky, there are some interesting volume anomalies occurring in the market that could signal a potential correction. According to Krinky, QQQ volume is on track to exceed SPY volume by more than $5 billion on a notional basis, which has only happened once before in the past 20 years. This is…

As we continue to monitor the tech sector, two key players are worth examining: IGV and software. In recent weeks, IGV has experienced a significant bounce from major range lows, while software has been consolidating. A close above $92 could reignite the squeeze, as we are already back above the 100-day moving average. Interestingly, a…

As we continue to navigate the complex landscape of interest rates, it’s worth examining whether the current levels of the MOVE index can be sustained. To better understand this relationship, let’s turn to the chart showing US 10-year breakevens versus bond volatility. Firstly, it’s important to define the terms used in this analysis. The MOVE…

As the US retail market making (RMM) clients of UBS experienced net outflows of $176 million on Monday, it highlights the persistent pressure in the semiconductor sector. According to UBS’s data, the selling was concentrated among the four largest stocks sold by RMM clients on Monday, which included Micron ($38 million), Intel ($38 million), Nvidia…

The US stock market saw a mixed day of trading on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 80 basis points (bps) despite a hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading. The CPI growth rate reached its highest level since 2023, but the market was unable to sustain gains due to a correction in semiconductor stocks. The…