2026-03-31 20:00:15
VIX is slightly elevated above 25, and there are 3 panic headlines matching keywords like 'worst week since' and 'recession fears,' indicating building fear. However, consecutive down days are at 0 with markets rebounding strongly today, and Fear & Greed data is unavailable. SP500 drawdown of -6.19% meets the quantitative threshold, but breadth is positive with most sectors up.
Fear/Greed
-1
VIX
25.29
Down Days
0
Panic Headlines
3
Macro fear triggers are partially met (VIX >25, drawdown >5%, below 50DMA, panic headlines), but consecutive down days are 0 (below min 3), and today is a strong up day, so no full buy signal; monitor for escalation.
Drawdown of -10.34% meets 10% trigger, but price is slightly above 50DMA (708.12 > 707.8), so not fully in buy zone; social sentiment notes overdone sell-off on cyclical fears despite strong infrastructure outlook, align with macro fear building.
Price below 50DMA (253.79 < 260.02) and drawdown of -12.07% exceeds 10% trigger; aligns with macro fear building and social notes recent sell-off overdone given strong fundamentals.
Price below 50DMA and drawdown of -6.84% meets 5% trigger, but consecutive down days at 0 (below 3), so not a full buy signal; watch for more fear accumulation.
Price above both 50DMA and 200DMA, drawdown of -3.49% below 15% trigger, and down -1.15% today while broader market rebounds; no buy triggers met despite bullish sector sentiment.
Recent sell-off overdone given strong fundamentals and upcoming product launches, with no fundamental connection to broader market fears.
Goes away? Is this company going away? No because deepest consumer moat in tech with 2B+ active devices; people don't leave the ecosystem.
Stock beaten down on cyclical fears despite robust infrastructure spending outlook and durable demand in industrials.
Goes away? Is this company going away? No because America will always build; CAT is the dominant heavy equipment company globally.