Retail’s “buy the dip” mirrors early 2022—S&P 500 bottom came much later. S&P 500 forecasts fall, bull flag in CDX HY spread signals potential trouble ahead

It looks like a bull flag has formed in CDX HY spread. If that's the case, the real fun is about to start. pic.twitter.com/RuFD8oObMP — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) March 26, 2025 So far, the “buy the dip” behavior from retail is very similar to Q1 2022. The $SPX didn’t …

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Corporate bond spreads surge, financial distress signals flash red. Recession fears mount as trucking index slides.

Markets are hanging by a thread, and most don’t see it coming. High-yield corporate bond spreads just spiked 60 basis points in a month—hitting a six-month high. Investment-grade spreads aren’t far behind, climbing to their highest level since September. These are stress fractures in the system, warning signs that something …

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Finally, an adult in charge: Treasury signals end to Washington’s spending spree

Scott Bessent on CNBC: “The market and the economy have become hooked, become addicted, to excessive government spending and there’s going to be a detox period.” pic.twitter.com/jvWGeFQNCG — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 16, 2025 You gotta love this guy. Finally we have an adult in the room as Treasury Secretary pic.twitter.com/S3Cfo9iQZo …

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Heavy SPY trading volume often signals uncertainty. Early buying doesn’t guarantee strength. Watch for reversal.

$SPY first-hour trading volume was notably high, with approximately 24 million shares exchanged. A similar pattern occurred on December 30, 2024, when SPY experienced a gap down at the open, followed by two consecutive green hourly candles, before declining further later in the session. This historical context suggests that despite …

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China’s 30-year yield at 1.854% signals deflation, lost decade fears. Lack of trust in stocks and real estate drives Chinese bond surge.

China 30 year continues to drift lower, yield 1.854%. Deflation and the lost decade are real possibilities. With over capacity in manufacturing it’s only a matter of time before deflation reached the west. pic.twitter.com/GUzESzA0QB — James E. Thorne (@DrJStrategy) January 8, 2025 🚨DEFLATIONARY IS COMING TO CHINA🚨 China's economy has …

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FRED signals it’s recession time. Yabba Dabba Doooo. 2025’s blind optimism is a risky gamble.

History suggests the recent uninversion of the 10y-2y chart portends a recession to begin soon…. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1CyYI Rest of world going down fast as we speak. look under your desk. will drag US down. decoupling is fantasy. The government funded distractions always hit when they're about to crash markets — Financelot …

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Bellwethers show topping formations, while Santa Rally’s option skew hits historic highs, diamond reversal signals weakening uptrend.

Bellwethers. Large weekly topping formations depicted. pic.twitter.com/SkI4SUEnJj — The Great Martis (@great_martis) January 1, 2025 Santa Rally option skew through yesterday's close is the highest in history. As the algos maintain the illusion through year end. pic.twitter.com/hDWqahSbXe — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 31, 2024 $MEK.ax One of the cheapest Goldies on …

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FED cuts rates, but bond market signals inflation isn’t over, 1973-75 repeat possible. Buckle the f**k up!

FED reassures the market that inflation is over by cutting rates.Bond market reassures FED that inflation ain't over. Shaping up to rival 73' -75' repeat. God help us all. pic.twitter.com/ZiKJ4qazxB — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 27, 2024 Yields will now keep rising until the equity market collapses. The die …

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MicroStrategy’s RSI(14) surpassing 80 signals overbought territory, risking sharp corrections. Speculative momentum adds vulnerability.

This is not looking good. MicroStrategy has a history of experiencing deep drawdowns when the RSI(14) monthly reaches extreme levels (above 80), followed by a negative month. Combine this with the speculative and euphoric momentum… pic.twitter.com/T7s3lqVSZ4 — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) December 26, 2024 IRONY: bitcoin's fate now in the hands …

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Momentum Tech and Bitcoin’s 95% correlation signals synchronized post-holiday market reactions. Bitcoin erodes privacy, enabling control, sanctions, and societal surveillance instantly.

On a rolling ninety day basis, Momentum Tech and Bitcoins are 95% correlated, the highest in history. Which means that while gamblers are watching Bitcoins implode over the holiday, we can be 95% certain of what will happen the day after. pic.twitter.com/yLcy44LcyX — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) December 23, 2024 Bitcoin is …

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Rising bond yields despite falling inflation and macro momentum signals worst-case scenario. Many investors lack recession experience, leading to a warped understanding of risk.

It cannot also just be weird flows in thin markets currently. But I dislike when bond yields trade UP, when macro surprises are clearly SOFT — Andreas Steno Larsen (@AndreasSteno) December 23, 2024 Excellent read. Too many investors today have never lived through hard times or a recession thus their …

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Was 100k the top? Bitcoin breaking down versus gold signals potential serious trouble for Bitcoin. Is the cattle ready for the abattoir?

Bitcoin is starting to breakdown versus gold. If it continues, it'll be the first time it's ever happened as Bitcoin versus gold tries to break above the previous cycle high. In other words, it shouldn't happen, and if it does, Bitcoin has a problem. pic.twitter.com/388oz1aQJu — Northstar (@NorthstarCharts) December 22, …

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Bitcoin prices may drop $20,000 as global money supply declines. Below $96,700 for 72+ hours signals imminent decline, future looks bleak.

Bitcoin Keeping it simple Below 96700 for more than 72 hours and its lights out. Either way, its lights out in the not to distant future. pic.twitter.com/COraOh44fL — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 21, 2024 will be zero soon https://t.co/1tVncx2mhD — Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) December 21, 2024 Who farted? Guess …

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Mortgage-yield spread signals rising consumer risk, hinting at economic downturn pressures. 30 year average US mortgage rates are above 7% again! Dow Jones 1929 vs 2024 update

My take is that 30yr mortgage is in a pause before heading higher. — Alistair (@kiwiangloameric) December 21, 2024 BREAKING: 30 year average US mortgage rates are above 7% again, per Mortgage News Daily. — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) December 21, 2024 $500 billion for 5 days? 🤨 https://t.co/RkcFxJ0OGq pic.twitter.com/NXfcFpSr3f — Financelot …

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Rising debt signals potential repeat of 1970s double-digit mortgage rates. If gold repeats 1970s parabola move. The largest bull market in history will be in gold.

Yields pre-warning that history is about to repeat. 1972 national debts 400million2024 national debt 35 trillion. How does a 10 to 15% mortgage rate look like today? pic.twitter.com/9Ki8eewmJb — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 15, 2024 If gold repeats 1970s parabola move. The largest bull market in history will be …

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Record-high U.S. consumer confidence in the stock market often signals impending downturns.

Highest ever! Renowned contrarians! (Not a precise timing indicator BUT almost always ends badly) Go figure….. US Consumer confidence about the 12m outlook for the US stock market pic.twitter.com/hGtFPqlOWG — Chris Watling (@LongviewEcon) December 3, 2024 Positioning on S&P 500 Is Very Extended pic.twitter.com/ZleRSyP4j3 — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) December …

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Copper/gold ratio collapse signals economic implosion. High Yield Spread tightens to levels last seen in early 2007’s pre-crisis era.

#recession … #StockMarket Bubble edition https://t.co/vl8Sc7lSwq — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) November 22, 2024 #recession … #GFC2 US edition https://t.co/5LZ6pkEmk0 — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) November 22, 2024 There is also a divergence between the SP500 and the HY Bond A-D Line. Read more about this topic from 2022 at https://t.co/x35ebJJ6Od. https://t.co/qmvpv2h4eH …

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The government is working to prevent a recession, but data signals an imminent downturn. Buckle up.

2/ Over the last 2 years, rates have risen from 0% to 5% at a very rapid pace pic.twitter.com/x4ZhknYJT2 — Bravos Research (@bravosresearch) November 20, 2024 4/ According to the NBER, which officially defines recessions, 4 key metrics matter: – Unemployment– Personal income– GDP– Industrial production As of Q4 2024, …

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It’s begun! $VIX signals rising stock market volatility, echoing patterns seen before 2008 crisis!

Yield erosion accelerates. Dow jones breaches 3 months trend line Nasdaq Double top . Semiconductors Down 13% from A/T high. Gold forewarning. Cattle misdirected with hope and bullish narrative. DXY up 5% from low. The $VIX forewarning. God bless and Godspeed. Yield erosion accelerates.Dow jones breaches 3 months trend lineNasdaq …

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The economy’s in trouble; past signals show recessions follow when ratios drop below averages.

The real economy is definitely not in good shape! Almost every time this ratio has crossed below the 4-year moving average, it has signaled either an ongoing recession or an impending one. Will be different now? pic.twitter.com/hu7259T8XN — Guilherme Tavares (@i3_invest) October 23, 2024 Said another way, S&P 500 SP500earnings …

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The 10-Year UST signals rising investor demand for higher yields amid reckless U.S. deficit spending and inflation. The US sovereign debt crisis is getting worse, faster

The trajectory. pic.twitter.com/7x59bmBk5k — Tuomas Malinen (@mtmalinen) October 23, 2024 Why in the hell are we cutting interest rates? Honestly it’s complete insanity. The bond market hates the idea as you can see by the rising 10 year yield. Inflation is still a major problem and is not under control. …

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