The benchmark S&P 500 Index ($SPX) is inching lower on Thursday as the intensifying conflict in the Middle East and a resilient Federal Reserve dampens investor confidence. As these macro developments continued to support “risk-off” sentiment, $SPX slid below its 200-day moving average (MA) today, a bearish setup that hasn’t emerged in nearly a year. Versus its year-to-date high, the S&P 500 index is now trading down nearly 6%. More News from Barchart www.barchart.com Why Are U.S. Stocks in Red Today? ...

I'm generally leaning towards risk-off exposure in fixed income and preferred shares at the moment, given the tight spread environment and prolonged momentum in risk-on assets. That being said, I believe solid tactical opportunities exist in the risk-onPearl Gray is a proprietary investment fund and independent market research firm. We primarily focus on Fixed-Income and Capital Flows. However, our Seeking Alpha readers can expect a cross-asset blend, extending to analysis of equity REITs (including Preferr ...

Crypto prices slipped Tuesday as U.S. traders shifted into “risk-off” mode, pulling money from volatile assets. Bitcoin price dipped during U.S. trading hours, while ETH updates showed similar weakness across major altcoins. The move fits a broader pattern that has followed stocks lower since late 2025. This was not about one bad crypto headline. It was about fear. When macro worries rise, crypto often feels it first. That context matters for beginners. It explains why prices fall even when no crypto pro ...

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