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The US Dollar Index (DXY) has been strengthening since late January, a move that may reflect growing risk-off sentiment across global markets.
Recent data on US Treasury flows highlights a notable divergence in global positioning: BRICS nations have been reducing their holdings, while Western countries and allied economies have been increasing exposure to US government debt.
The rally in US government bonds continues, extending gains that began roughly two weeks ago.
Short interest in the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) has climbed to its highest level in more than six years, signaling growing bearish positioning against US large-cap tech.
The 2025 US Nonfarm Payrolls figure has been revised downward by –1,029,000 jobs, marking the largest annual downward revision in at least two decades.
According to Bank of America (BofA), US national debt is projected to nearly double over the next decade, potentially reaching $64 trillion.
According to JPMorgan, retail investors have purchased $48 billion worth of US equities over the past three weeks, marking the largest inflow ever recorded over such a short period.
The US earnings season for Q4 2025 continues, with mixed but generally resilient results, according to FactSet.
The concentration of the top 10 stocks in the S&P 500 has reached an all-time high — exceeding even the levels observed prior to the crash during the Great Depression.
Amid growing concerns about a potential AI-driven equity bubble, the US market has seen a sharp increase since late 2025 in the launch of new derivatives designed to hedge against a broad market crash — or the collapse of specific high-flying companies.