Saxo Market Call Divergences continue to build - which way for the volatility breakout?
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Sep 15, 2025 The podcast dives into the contrasting performances of US equities, with speculative stocks like Tesla defying the trend. As volatility dips, the potential for a breakout looms intriguing. Geopolitical tensions are explored, including France's credit rating and its debt crisis, alongside implications of Israel's actions in the Middle East. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of health treatments for obesity and the effects of political movements on societal values, painting a complex picture of today's economic and political landscape.
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Diverging Market Internals Signal Imminent Breakout
- U.S. equity markets show rising day-to-day divergences with speculative names outperforming while the median stock lags.
- Compressed volatility suggests a volatility breakout is likely soon, but direction is uncertain.
Speculative Strength Versus Broad Market Weakness
- Speculative pockets like Tesla and crypto are strong even as the broader market pauses, creating mixed breadth signals.
- This could fuel a melt-up if policy surprises, or lead to a sharp reversal if sentiment shifts.
Track An AI Basket With Relative Metrics
- Track an AI-focused basket and monitor individual betas and relative performance to understand bubble risk.
- Use systematic metrics to follow strength in the AI trade rather than relying on headlines.