Posted on 12/15/2023 6:03:35 PM PST by davikkm
The stock market is currently experiencing its most overbought conditions since the early days of the pandemic, with traders displaying a fervent appetite for bullish options contracts. This surge in bullish sentiment is reminiscent of the situation leading up to the 2008-09 recession, raising concerns among seasoned analysts.
A striking comparison can be drawn between the current market state and the situation in December 2021, particularly in the context of "Min vol." Despite a similar move, this time it took half the duration as volatility rapidly collapsed. The prevailing sentiment suggests that, post-options expiration (OpEx), markets are poised to surge to new highs or, in a more ominous scenario, face a potential explosion.
(Excerpt) Read more at citizenwatchreport.com ...
“DOW was at 37K at end of Trump administration.”
Where’d you get that number? According to this source – https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EDJI/history?period1=1609372800&period2=1611100800&interval=1d&filter=history&frequency=1d&includeAdjustedClose=true – when the market closed on January 19, 2021, Trump’s last full day in office, the Dow was at 30,930.52.
Ask your broker if this crap is right for you....
https://youtu.be/JV0Tu_DRfPQ?si=WqSjHOS_bURWbiDV
Why the Reverse RePo window is of concern...
Where is that money going? Government debt.
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