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| Markets have rallied sharply on strong earnings, but the foundation is now weakening. Breadth continues to deteriorate, with fewer stocks participating in the advance, creating a negative divergence that often precedes pullbacks. Momentum is stretched, with relative strength near overbought levels, while the advance-decline line is starting to slip. At the same time, volatility $VIX remains extremely low, signaling complacency and increasing vulnerability to downside moves. On the macro side, #crudeoil above $100 due to geopolitical tensions adds pressure on growth and consumers, especially if sustained into the summer. Markets are currently pricing in a quick resolution, but if that proves wrong, risk rises further. This is not a crash call, but the setup for a normal 5–10% correction is clearly building. 📺Full episode: -whRmY Catch me daily on The Real Investment Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealInvestmentShow |
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