2026-03-18 19:52:12
Market indices showed broad declines today with all sectors down, VIX near the 25 threshold, and drawdowns approaching 5% for the S&P 500. Panic headlines matching keywords like 'worst week since' and 'recession fears' indicate building fear, though consecutive down days are only 1 and VIX is just below 25. This aligns with soft fear signals amplified by FOMC meeting day volatility.
Fear/Greed
-1
VIX
24.1
Down Days
1
Panic Headlines
3
Fear is building with panic headlines, broad market drawdown near 5%, and below 50DMA, triggering a soft buy signal for VTI as the primary macro fear instrument. Deploy 20% dry powder, considering splitting tranches around the FOMC announcement due to rate uncertainty.
Drawdown exceeds 10% and macro fear is present, but price is slightly above 50DMA, so not fully in buy zone. Monitor for further weakness in easing cycle, which is a tailwind for industrials.
Price below 50DMA, drawdown exceeds 10%, and macro fear triggers apply, signaling a buy. Scale in tranches amid broader market panic.
Price below 50DMA, drawdown exceeds 5%, and macro fear is building, though consecutive down days are only 1. Aligns with primary macro instrument buy on fear.
Price above both 50DMA and 200DMA, with minimal drawdown below 15%, so no buy triggers met despite energy sector strength.