[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] -Bond Instability -Dollar Screaming Volatility -Energy Markets Poised for a Rebound -High Correlation -Complacency in Volatility -Statistical Insanity within Expected Move SPX Expected Move – – last week – 94.17 (expected move 4 day week) – next week – 97.23 (expected move)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We saw additional interest rate increases from the European Central Bank (ECB) with anticipation of additional rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve coming soon. In tonight’s video, we take a broader view of how combating inflation higher with interest rates affects the US Dollar and the Stock Market and how certain sectors are weathering the rate hikes. Finally, we pinpoint which stocks are leading to new highs and which ones continue to underperform at fresh new 52 week lows…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Tomorrow the markets have a binary event with the ECB announcement. Expectations are for a 75bp increase. Canada just raised 75bp and the FOMC’s 75 bp rate increase in 2 weeks is all but certain. This does not mean an immediate bearish event as these rate hikes are probably priced in. However, be prepared with the right options strategies for whichever way the market goes. Here’s what I’m doing…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] The S&P 500 failed to close below last Thursday’s low as Utilities and REITs were bid. However, the glimmer that was shown today may not be very enduring as the weight of the Fed is likely to overwhelm the market and economy in the coming months. (BAC, EWG, IYR, KRE, TLT, KMI, CHRW, CDE, XBI)…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] volatility complex is frightening -VVIX -vol futures -VIX -SKEW dollar broke out you need to see this bond chart there is NO good place under /ES 3931 SPX Expected Move -last week – 107.81 (expected move) -next week – 94.17 (expected move 4 day trading week)

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] It’s a new month but volatility is here to stay. In today’s session, we saw continued “reward pathway” selling in equity futures which was also joined with Oil and Bonds – at the same time the US Dollar surged to a fresh new 2022 high. In tonight’s Theo video update, we pinpoint all these movements and note what to expect going into Friday’s (potentially) big Jobs Report…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Stocks continue to sell off and the S&P marches closer to the lower edge of the weekly expected move. Here’s what you need to know about volatility and why the lower edge of the expected move may not hold for the 2nd week in a row…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Stocks continued the sell-off from the reversal point against 4300 (SPX). In tonight’s video, we update the current stock market index levels and highlight which sectors are leading the sell-off lower. We then pinpoint Oil, Gold and other commodities joining the sell-off as stocks slide lower. Finally, we highlight which stocks continue to lead us lower with fresh 52-week lows printing today…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] The S&P 500 finished near the low of the session as Energy finished as the top-performing sector and Technology stumbled. Is there a bullish case to be made or is the bear market momentum still intact? (CCJ, APA, GFI, SOXL, ON, NRT, GTE, FANG)…

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] –SPX and the two sigma beast –FED tone inflicts damage –last week meme was back, now… fear and loathing –investor psychology damaged goods –/ES we lost 4211 in a hurry; 3931 on deck –volatility has yet to awaken SPX Expected Move — –last week — 82.25 (expected move) –next week– 107.81 (expected move)