Volatility Persists Amid AI Bubble Concerns
Weekly Market Commentary (18/11/2025)
Key Market Observations:
Heightened Volatility: The stock market has seen considerable ups and downs in the last 14 days.
AI Bubble Fears: Concerns intensification is evident in the VIX (Volatility Index), or "fear gauge," which has risen sharply and is now considerably above normal levels, indicating increased investor nervousness.
Bitcoin Correlation: Bitcoin, highly correlated with the technology sector and AI trends, was also affected by the shifting sentiment and experienced downward pressure.
Gold Stability: In contrast to the turbulent equities and crypto markets, gold has maintained relative stability recently, acting as a potential safe haven asset.
Bond & Stock Correlation Warning: The recent positive correlation between the bond and stock markets is a red flag, prompting warnings from some analysts about a potential market crash risk.
Systemic Downward Pressure: Nearly all major asset classes are currently facing downward pressure. It is widely expected that future long-term returns for indices like the S&P 500 will be substantially lower than historical performance levels.
Market Outlook:
We remain cautious as the current environment suggests widespread market fragility and the potential for further downside risk. Diversification and risk management remain crucial in this volatile period.
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