Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to TheStreet, on October 11, Michael Burry shifted his short positions to index puts on Nasdaq-100 and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH-US), replacing most of his previous options holdings. The Nasdaq-100 put contracts expire in April 2027 with strike prices approximately 20% below current

According to Bloomberg compiled data, the CDX High Yield Index fell 0.4 points to 105.84 on the previous trading day. Option-adjusted spreads widened 7.4 basis points to 362.9 basis points. The technology sector posted the largest spread widening at plus 13.8 basis points, followed by

According to Bloomberg data, the CDX investment-grade index spreads widened 1.8 basis points to 62.3 basis points yesterday. Among sectors, healthcare and materials outperformed with spreads tightening 1.3 basis points, while technology and senior financials underperformed, with spreads

The Bank of Korea projected that US long-term interest rates, stock prices, and the dollar would decline if Democrats win control of both the Senate and House in the midterm elections scheduled for November 3, according to a recent report. The BOK's Washington office and New York office attributed t

According to Bank of Korea, if Republicans win both chambers in the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, long-term interest rates, stock prices, and the dollar would all strengthen, supported by expanded fiscal deficits and pro-business policies. Conversely, a Democratic sweep across both chambers

US stocks closed significantly lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite declining 2.15% and the S&P 500 falling 1.10% to 7,659.44, as investors reassessed AI infrastructure spending amid rising financing costs. Nvidia-backed CoreWeave faced particular

According to CNBC, on October 16, the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX), often called the "fear gauge," surged above 22 for the first time in four months amid broad selling pressure in artificial intelligence-related stocks. Large call option trades suggest traders are

As Meta prepares to report earnings next week on October 21, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen 8% this month amid growing concerns about whether AI infrastructure investments will deliver adequate returns. According to Goldman Sachs, the five largest tech companies are projected to

According to Bank of America investment strategist Sebastian Raedler, hyperscalers are now expected to spend $1 trillion over the next 12 months, up from $330 billion in early 2025. This spending represents about 3% of U.S. GDP, surpassing the 2.2% spent

The three major US stock indexes closed lower on October 17. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2.15% from the previous session to 26,140.03, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.32% to 52,002.41 and the S&P 500 declined 1.09% to 7,659.41. FAQ What were the closing values of US stocks on Octob

Short sellers earned approximately $32 billion in paper profits over a seven-day period as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped more than 12%, according to S3 data quoted by Bloomberg. The selloff was triggered by debt concerns surrounding AI cloud provider CoreWeave Inc. and broader

On Friday, October 16, Nasdaq 100 ETF declined 2.5%, leading losses across major U.S. asset class ETFs. Barclays U.S. Convertible Bond ETF fell 2.11%, Emerging Markets ETF dropped 1.74%, Russell 2000 Index ETF fell 1.69%, and S&P 500 ETF declined 1.11%. Most rate-sensitive and commodity assets

On Friday (Oct 16), most U.S. sector ETFs declined. Technology stocks led losses with the Network ETF down 3.43%, Semiconductor ETF down 3.41%, Technology Industry ETF down 3.02%, and Global Tech Index ETF down 2.88%. Energy was the sole gainer,

According to Bloomberg, the Bloomberg EV Price Return Index fell 0.56% to 2,973.30 points on Friday, October 16. The index declined 6.13% for the week, approaching the 8.95% loss recorded on June 26. This marks the sixth decline within the past seven

According to ChainCatcher and Gate market data, U.S. stock indices closed lower on Friday (October 17). The Nasdaq fell 2.14%, the S&P 500 declined 1.09%, and the Dow dipped 0.34%. Among major tech stocks, Coreweave dropped 11.91%, followed by Arm

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 11.4% over eight consecutive trading days this week, marking its longest losing streak since 2008. The semiconductor and equipment sector of the S&P 500 declined 9.4%, while the memory chip index dropped 17.6%, and the AI winners index fell 12.2%. Broader ma

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), equity fund managers increased their net long positions in CME S&P 500 index futures by 8,186 contracts to reach 912,542 contracts during the week ending

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), equity fund speculators reduced their net short positions in CME S&P 500 index futures by 5,804 contracts to 390,896 contracts during the week of

South Korea's stock exchange halted trading for 20 minutes yesterday as the KOSPI index fell more than 8% in a single day, closing at 5,554. The index has experienced a 40% drawdown since its June peak, erasing more than $2 trillion in market capitalization. The decline was driven primarily by

According to Protos, South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 8% yesterday (October 15), prompting the country's stock exchange to halt trading for 20 minutes. The index closed at 5,554 points, extending losses to seven consecutive trading days and triggering the exchange's 10th circuit breaker of t