From Investing.com: 2024-04-09 06:17:00

Margin debt levels have surged, reflecting increased risk-taking by bullish investors in the stock market. Consumer confidence and CEO confidence are both on the rise, boosting demand for equities and share repurchases. However, as exuberance grows, investors should be cautious of rising margin debt levels. Margin debt is not a technical indicator but a measure of speculation in the market. While margin debt fuels market advances, it can also accelerate declines as lenders may force asset sales to cover credit lines. Current negative cash balances suggest that the next market downturn could lead to unwinding margin debt, adding “fuel to the fire” of the sell-off.



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