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A Year of Market Fear — and Resilience: Breaking Down the VIX in 2025

Revisit the major volatility catalysts of 2025 to gain insight into what new ones could be in store next year....   READ MORE 

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2025 Market Recap & 2026 Outlook: Trends, Psychology, and What Comes Next

2025 Market Recap & 2026 Outlook: Trends, Psychology, and What Comes Next

Grayson and Dave give their year-end thoughts about the wild market action of 2025, what worked (or not) for traders over the course of the year, and what lessons to take for 2026. ...   READ MORE 

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The Year-End Macro Marathon: Why Every Data Point Matters & Where to Look

The StockCharts Sample Gallery contains charts of economic data, such as unemployment rate, inflation, and mortgage rates. Calm bond and mortgage markets could offer a potential tailwind as we head into 2026....   READ MORE 

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The Market’s Stuck in Neutral: What Could Break the Standstill?

The stock market churned but went nowhere this week as breadth held steady and rate-cut odds shifted. Here's what investors should watch next week....   READ MORE 

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Market Pullback or Pause? Inside the November Dip and What Comes Next for Stocks

Intermarket relationships between stocks, bonds, the US dollar, and commodities are unsettled at the moment. What happens next? Here are the charts investors should be watching for clues....   READ MORE 

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The Market's Muscle: What Broad Tech Strength Says About This Bull Run

Mega-cap tech stocks powered markets higher, but strength across the sector shows this rally is strong. Learn how to track it with these charts....   READ MORE 

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Year-End Rally Watch: How Sector Rotation Is Fueling the Bull Case

It's a market-moving week with the FOMC meeting, mega-cap earnings, and global trade headlines taking place. These tools will help you keep track of sector rotation, yield trends, and the next potential leg of the rally....   READ MORE 

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Late-October Volatility Playbook: What the VIX, KRE, MAGS, and Gold Are Telling Us

October tends to be a volatile month in the stock market. Here's a look at what the charts of VIX, KRE, Mag 7, and gold are indicating. ...   READ MORE 

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Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays Above Crucial Supports; Prolonged Complacency in the Markets Remains a Concern

Week Ahead: NIFTY Stays Above Crucial Supports; Prolonged Complacency in the Markets Remains a Concern

The Nifty is consolidating with a slightly positive bias. Here's an analysis of the index and a look at sector performance....   READ MORE 

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Jackson Hole 2025: Investors Stay Calm as Bond Volatility Hits Lows

Despite rising inflation pressures and fresh Fed minutes, Treasury volatility and credit spreads remain near multi-year lows ahead of Powell’s speech....   READ MORE