The Stock Market's "Fear Gauge" Says the S&P 500 Will Make a Big Move in the Next Year (Hint: It's Good News)

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has now declined in four consecutive weeks, leaving the index nearly 6% below its record high. Apart from energy stocks, it's been a challenging year for equities across the board, though losses have been more pronounced in certain sectors. The information technology sector is 12% below its high because investors are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) spending is unsustainable. The consumer discretionary sector is 12% below its high due to concerns about tariffs a ...