- U.S. equity markets are showing short-term warning signs despite a strong start in 2026. AI leader Microsoft saw its worst single session drop since March 2020 due to high CAPEX spending on AI data centers and other concerns, affecting AI stocks and the market.
- Silver’s historical bull run is showing signs of a blow-off top, with record trading volume and distance above the 200-day moving average. Similar moves in the past have resulted in broader market implications, with potential 10% drops in the S&P 500 over the coming weeks.
- Despite bullish tailwinds for 2026, February seasonality historically presents a negative trend, with the month being one of the few that is negative on average since 1950. Investors should be cautious of potential corrections in the first half of a mid-term election year.
- The AAII Sentiment survey reveals overwhelmingly bullish sentiment among individual investors, which can be a bearish contrarian indication. While the long-term outlook for 2026 remains positive, the convergence of parabolic commodity moves and poor seasonality signals a possible period of consolidation.
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