Fog of War Markets entered the week under a cloud of geopolitical uncertainty as open conflict between Iran and Western allies injected a sudden fog of war into global markets. Historically, markets dislike uncertainty far more than conflict itself, and the initial reaction was swift. The week produced two decisive downside engagements. Tuesday, March 2nd […]

Broadening Holds the Line as Supply Tests Conviction The week unfolded as a tug of war between conviction and caution. Wednesday, February 25th, delivered a decisive 95% capital inflow day on average volume, signaling strong demand beneath the surface. That thrust was quickly challenged. Thursday produced an 85% outflow day on above average volume, followed […]

It was a shortened week following the President’s Day holiday, weekly activity was light as typically expected in a four day week.. Even so, participation leaned constructive. Despite only four trading days, upside volume finished slightly above average. For the week, 68% of Capital Weighted Volume registered to the upside. The standout session came Wednesday, […]

Broadening Divergence Remains in Vogue The campaign continues to fragment along familiar lines. Broadening divergence remains the dominant theme, consistent with the broadening wider and deeper narrative, rotating away from narrow leadership and into broader ranks. The capital weighted S&P 500, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, declined -1.28% on the week. The […]