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Markets suggest stocks are on solid ground and crude oil could be in for a decline, Todd Gordon says

The VIX is saying that equities are in good shape and, if a resolution of the war is near, crude oil may plummet into the $80s, and maybe $70s, per barrel.

Markets suggest stocks are on solid ground and crude oil could be in for a decline, Todd Gordon says

TL;DR

  • Markets are volatile, reacting to headlines about Middle East conflict but structurally positioning for resolution.
  • The VIX is suggesting that equities are in good shape, potentially due to strong earnings.
  • A resolution to the conflict could cause crude oil prices to plummet into the $80s or $70s.
  • Energy has outperformed technology year-to-date, but this may shift.
  • The JETS ETF shows a bullish signal, indicating a potential confirmation of S&P 500's current trading level.
  • A breakdown in the XLK/XLE ratio trendline could signal technology's advantage over energy.