Goldman Sachs warns that market liquidity tailwinds are fading as positioning becomes increasingly crowded at record highs. While short gamma positioning and cheap call options could support further upside, the firm flags multiple warning signs including massive pension rebalancing flows (~$25bn in sales), exhausted CTA buying programs, collapsin...

Historical analysis shows stocks typically recover quickly from military conflicts, with the S&P 500 averaging a 7% drawdown and recovering within 55 days. Despite ongoing Iran-U.S. tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, strong earnings fundamentals, improved valuations, and U.S. energy independence support market resilience. Technology secto...

Oil markets are driving investor sentiment as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate, with WTI crude spiking near $120 before retreating. The S&P 500 remains resilient, trading only 3% below record highs, while volatility indicators suggest fear may be peaking. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is critical for determining risk appetite and ...

In 2026, 63.2% of S&P 500 stocks are outperforming the index, marking only the second time in 50 years this has occurred. While broader market participation typically indicates a healthier market, historical precedent suggests this phenomenon often coincides with periods of market turmoil, recessions, and bear markets. The article cautions that d...

Asian equities hit record highs led by technology stocks as markets show strong momentum to start 2026. Despite geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, investors remain confident in risk assets while hedging with gold and precious metals. Oil prices stabilized as traders weighed geopolitical risks against prospects of future Venezuelan supply returni...