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7 articles tagged #breadth

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Futures bounce, but Thursday’s selloff left a broader risk scar

$IWM lost 1.34% and $VIX rose 7.52% on August 20 as long yields climbed. Near 04:56 ET on August 21, Nasdaq-100 futures led a rebound, but breadth still needed confirmation.

#market-sentiment#breadth#futures
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Breadth rebounds, but technology still withholds confirmation

$RSP rose 1.04% while $QQQ fell 0.20% on August 19, widening the breadth gap. Near 05:00 ET on August 20, futures slipped mildly as delayed $VIX rose to 15.23 despite lower long Treasury yields.

#market-sentiment#breadth#futures
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Tech futures lead as small caps face a breadth test

$NQ futures led at +0.53% near 05:00 ET while $RTY and $YM were slightly lower. The split tests Friday’s small-cap strength as long yields keep the signal selective.

#market-sentiment#futures#breadth
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Stocks stay calm while bonds question the risk-on mood

Equity breadth improved through August 14 as $RSP and $IWM gained more than 1% over the week and $VIX fell. A higher 10-year yield and softer $LQD kept the signal mixed.

#market-sentiment#breadth#volatility
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Small caps rise as market confidence turns selective

Large-cap ETFs eased on August 14 while $IWM gained 0.52% and $VIX fell to 14.25. Higher Treasury yields and divided public discussion left risk appetite selective.

#market-sentiment#volatility#breadth
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Growth leads while retail conviction stays divided

Technology and equal-weight equities advanced on August 13 as $QQQ rose 1.16%, $RSP gained 0.75% and $VIX held at 14.63. Retail narratives remained divided.

#market-sentiment#volatility#breadth
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Volatility cools as retail narratives split on the rally

Growth led Wednesday as $QQQ rose 0.73%, while $IWM and equal-weight $RSP also gained and $VIX fell to 14.55. Early futures were modestly positive, but retail narratives remained split.

#market-sentiment#volatility#breadth

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