Mike Zaccardi

Mike Zaccardi

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CFA, CMT; concise charts/levels; rotation and breadth observations for tactical traders.

Rate‑Hike Pricing Hits S&P, Small‑Caps
SocialMar 12, 2026

Rate‑Hike Pricing Hits S&P, Small‑Caps

As the front part of the curve moves closer toward pricing in Fed rate hikes, SPX is down just 1.2%... and the Russell 2000 isn't getting killed $SPY $IWM https://t.co/ITSA3q3sjN

By Mike Zaccardi
Used Car CPI Falls, Yet Manheim Index Climbs
SocialMar 11, 2026

Used Car CPI Falls, Yet Manheim Index Climbs

Used car CPI down in February, but the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was up last month @augurinfinity https://t.co/pjEOxqNXf1

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Nasdaq Climbs, Tech Leads Ahead of Nvidia AI Event
SocialMar 11, 2026

Nasdaq Climbs, Tech Leads Ahead of Nvidia AI Event

Nasdaq up this month as tech leads... ahead of $NVDA GTC AI next week... more on this to come from me on @stockcharts today https://t.co/IlsIu73lFb

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Seasonal Blend Adds 25¢; Limited Further Gas Rise
SocialMar 11, 2026

Seasonal Blend Adds 25¢; Limited Further Gas Rise

25 cents of the 65-cent surge in retail gasoline prices was due to the usual seasonal switch to the summer RBOB blend... ...and if futures hold here, we are only looking at another 10-15 cents of pump-price upside $UGA $GASO...

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Job Growth Holds Steady, More Sectors Accelerating
SocialMar 11, 2026

Job Growth Holds Steady, More Sectors Accelerating

BofA: Average job growth to start the year remains consistent with 4Q levels despite a soft February. Notably, more sectors have accelerated than decelerated. https://t.co/PWt8NmBjL8

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WTI Oil Bounces Between $82‑$92 Since Monday
SocialMar 11, 2026

WTI Oil Bounces Between $82‑$92 Since Monday

Ex the plunge yesterday afternoon, WTI crude oil has ranged from $82 to $92 since mid-Monday https://t.co/B3lICn2XOe

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USO Gaps Remain Unfilled, Signaling Potential Bullish Move
SocialMar 9, 2026

USO Gaps Remain Unfilled, Signaling Potential Bullish Move

$USO.. don't count oil out yet... didn't even fill the gap.. could be a bullish sign...+6% from the day's low @stockcharts More from me: https://t.co/AEHbNDK3Qe https://t.co/329u34lpLv

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RBOB at $2.52 Signals Potential Gas Price Decline
SocialMar 9, 2026

RBOB at $2.52 Signals Potential Gas Price Decline

RBOB $2.52.. is that print right? Oof... gas prices may actually fall from the current AAA average... https://t.co/37XEXRl4Ts

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Historically Cheap Gas at $4/Gal Sparks Expected Complaints
SocialMar 9, 2026

Historically Cheap Gas at $4/Gal Sparks Expected Complaints

$4/gallon gas is extremely affordable, historically speaking.. it's really not a big deal.. but there will be lots of whining (if we get there.. looks like we could top out around $3.80) Chart from Jeff Weniger at @WisdomTreeFunds https://t.co/VHUBGSZ7jG

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WTI’s Strongest January Start Since 1983
SocialMar 9, 2026

WTI’s Strongest January Start Since 1983

WTI crude oil's best start to a year on record... well it was... (NYMEX futures begin in March 1983) @soberlook https://t.co/EGLX7QmA3x https://t.co/TPJ8psJtdo

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WTI Tops
SocialMar 8, 2026

WTI Tops

WTI > $104 RBOB not up as much, but it crossed $3.. implying $3.95 at the pump in due time. https://t.co/yLhu2NxY1C

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Goldman Sachs Equity Sentiment Remains Flat, Offering Little Guidance
SocialMar 7, 2026

Goldman Sachs Equity Sentiment Remains Flat, Offering Little Guidance

GS equity sentiment still near the flat line.. can't take much signal from that https://t.co/ySSxmcNywv

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Goldman Holds 7600 SPX Target, Cuts Loom
SocialMar 7, 2026

Goldman Holds 7600 SPX Target, Cuts Loom

Goldman sticking with a 7600 YE SPX target... I give it 4 weeks before we start seeing estimate cuts across the street https://t.co/DsTzT8zbEO

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Industrials Overvalued at 26x P/E, Staples Match Tech
SocialMar 7, 2026

Industrials Overvalued at 26x P/E, Staples Match Tech

S&P 500 sector valuations... Industrials a nosebleed 26x P/E Staples same as Info Tech https://t.co/p5OdBIqFE8

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Russell 2000 EPS Growth Slips Below 50%
SocialMar 7, 2026

Russell 2000 EPS Growth Slips Below 50%

Down, down, down... Russell 2000 CY EPS growth estimate now below 50%.. it was > 60% coming into the year $RTY $IWM GS https://t.co/qDC1XXP7cq

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Clients Outpace Advisors: Record Bullish Sentiment Signals Capitulation
SocialMar 7, 2026

Clients Outpace Advisors: Record Bullish Sentiment Signals Capitulation

BofA: Signs of capitulation: a record proportion of clients are more bullish than their advisors https://t.co/ZGEXCrToNB

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China Shows Unexpected Insulation From Oil, Gas Price Shocks
SocialMar 7, 2026

China Shows Unexpected Insulation From Oil, Gas Price Shocks

Sensitivity to OIL price spikes JPMAM Sensitivity to GAS price spikes China is more insulated on both charts than you might have suspected https://t.co/OJm0FMOcmF

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March Beats October, Delivers Positive S&P Return
SocialMar 6, 2026

March Beats October, Delivers Positive S&P Return

March is like October's little brother, but he does average a positive SPX return... BofA https://t.co/jFaPf9gsOb

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SocialMar 6, 2026

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4.17% on the 10yr... highest since Feb 12... remember it gapped down to 3.93% to start the week (Sunday night) https://t.co/fDNCy0A6lE

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Dollar Poised to Surge Past 100 on DXY
SocialMar 6, 2026

Dollar Poised to Surge Past 100 on DXY

The dollar looks like it wants to rip higher through 100, doesn't it? $DXY $USD https://t.co/ScJLmOqxcb

By Mike Zaccardi
Gasoline Futures Near $2.70, Pump Prices Set to Hit $3.65
SocialMar 6, 2026

Gasoline Futures Near $2.70, Pump Prices Set to Hit $3.65

RBOB gasoline futures near $2.70.. implying $3.65 at the pump soon... close to the highest level since mid-2022 $RB_F $UGA @teconomics https://t.co/vQA49bLeZr

By Mike Zaccardi
Oil Climbs Past $84, Stocks Hold Pending Jobs
SocialMar 6, 2026

Oil Climbs Past $84, Stocks Hold Pending Jobs

WTI crude oil yodeling higher.. > $84 But stocks are OK with that... for now... payrolls & Jan retail sales on tap... @teconomics https://t.co/jopqYDfXo3

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SPY Flat as Sector ETFs Show Mixed Moves
SocialMar 6, 2026

SPY Flat as Sector ETFs Show Mixed Moves

$SPY unch $IWM -0.2% $XLE +1.1% $EEM +0.6% $EWY +1.9% $FXI +1.5% $GLD +0.3% $IBIT -0.9% @finviz_com https://t.co/u4xUOH2SHq

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US Stocks Close Gap, End Worst Start Since 1995
SocialMar 5, 2026

US Stocks Close Gap, End Worst Start Since 1995

US plays major catch-up to ex-US YTD... @augurinfinity No longer the worst start to a year since 1995... not by a long shot $SPY $VEU $VTI $ACWI https://t.co/l8DRcKNBof

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Implied Correlations Hit Highest Since Nov 2025
SocialMar 5, 2026

Implied Correlations Hit Highest Since Nov 2025

One-month and three-month implied correlations reached their highest levels since November 2025, Citadel Rubner https://t.co/fVOlYRc8tW

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Cyclicals Outperform Defensives Over Year, No Disappointment
SocialMar 5, 2026

Cyclicals Outperform Defensives Over Year, No Disappointment

GS: strong outperformance of cyclical sectors relative to defensive ones over the past year leaves little room for disappointment https://t.co/6h0uRPIjJt

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SPX Stays Rangebound, Hinting at Bearish Distribution
SocialMar 4, 2026

SPX Stays Rangebound, Hinting at Bearish Distribution

SPX remains rangebound...but is it bearish distribution? I make the case on @stockcharts https://t.co/zhE0dQKw6t https://t.co/gxDUQiufmG

By Mike Zaccardi
OpEx Set to Unload 35% of US Options
SocialMar 4, 2026

OpEx Set to Unload 35% of US Options

Citadel Rubner: OpEx will represent the largest technical event of the month, with ~35% of US options exposure set to roll off by March 20 https://t.co/CZEymqKzhl

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Dollar Rally Signals Stronger USD, Potential Market Shifts
SocialMar 4, 2026

Dollar Rally Signals Stronger USD, Potential Market Shifts

The Dollar’s Climb: What It Means Now $DXY $USD $UUP My thoughts based on the charts on @stockcharts https://t.co/zhE0dQKw6t https://t.co/JXMstMoSwD

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10‑Year Treasury Yield Breaks 1% for First Time
SocialMar 4, 2026

10‑Year Treasury Yield Breaks 1% for First Time

#OTD 2020... back when I had a real job and only TOS ... 10yr breaks 1% for the first time https://t.co/CyW5CAAfCa

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Low‑beta, US‑linked European Sectors Stay Shock‑proof
SocialMar 3, 2026

Low‑beta, US‑linked European Sectors Stay Shock‑proof

GS Europe: Europe has re-rated in recent years Sectors with high US exposure and a low beta to the market should be mostly immune to recent shocks https://t.co/g2Fd3kpcA5

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Europe's US Discount Shrinks, yet Gap Persists
SocialMar 3, 2026

Europe's US Discount Shrinks, yet Gap Persists

GS: While Europe remains on a discount to the US, this discount has narrowed https://t.co/MWh0XnVJBZ

By Mike Zaccardi
RBOB Contract Roll Added 25¢ to Gasoline Price
SocialMar 3, 2026

RBOB Contract Roll Added 25¢ to Gasoline Price

Gasoline prices... remember the March-April RBOB contract roll was +25 cents on its own https://t.co/WAOPFvCQdz

By Mike Zaccardi
BofA Predicts Weak Feb Jobs, Fed Stays on Hold
SocialMar 3, 2026

BofA Predicts Weak Feb Jobs, Fed Stays on Hold

BofA: We forecast a below-consensus Feb NFP print of 35k (private: 45k). The u-rate should remain at 4.3% Fed response: wait and watch stance under Powell https://t.co/qQ28IUZLsk

By Mike Zaccardi
Oil Approaches Its Most Bullish Season Yet
SocialMar 3, 2026

Oil Approaches Its Most Bullish Season Yet

We are nearing oil's most bullish time of year. $CL_F $USO $WTIC More from me on @stockcharts: https://t.co/2c4CuouCWe https://t.co/o1k2jBw7MM

By Mike Zaccardi
REITs Surge as Bonds
SocialMar 2, 2026

REITs Surge as Bonds

Homebuilders taken down, but REITs up US stocks +0.1% ex-US -1.7% $IBIT and $USO up big with the worst day for bonds in 3 months. $AGG https://t.co/Q5GdXN7VqF

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Berkshire Drops 4.9% as NVDA, MSFT Climb
SocialMar 2, 2026

Berkshire Drops 4.9% as NVDA, MSFT Climb

Berkshire flew under the radar with a 4.9% plunge following Saturday earnings @finviz_com $NVDA $MSFT up https://t.co/cmpuoSoxNM

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USO Posts Third-Best Day Since 2022, Hits Multi
SocialMar 2, 2026

USO Posts Third-Best Day Since 2022, Hits Multi

$USO 3rd-best day since March 2022... multi-year high close... remember when everyone hated this ETF? More from me on @stockcharts: https://t.co/2c4CuouCWe https://t.co/r8CEDMAgDm

By Mike Zaccardi
Oil Surges 8‑9% as Gasoline Climbs, Yields Steady
SocialMar 2, 2026

Oil Surges 8‑9% as Gasoline Climbs, Yields Steady

Oil jumping to 8-9% gains this afternoon.. gasoline futures up 12 cents. US stocks ~unch with the 10yr 3bps off the HoD.. now near 4.04% https://t.co/XkTx1P5k8G

By Mike Zaccardi
AOR 60/40 ETF Drops, Sparking Boomer Backlash
SocialMar 2, 2026

AOR 60/40 ETF Drops, Sparking Boomer Backlash

60/40 ETF getting slapped around today, though.. $AOR -0.55%.. boomers will be up in arms https://t.co/VDifb3Gz9N

By Mike Zaccardi
Oil Reclaims Half Gains, Up 6% Amid Uncertainty
SocialMar 2, 2026

Oil Reclaims Half Gains, Up 6% Amid Uncertainty

Oil has given back about half of the gap higher.. but where will it be tomorrow morning? CL, Brent +6% https://t.co/xc6c5bVP1V

By Mike Zaccardi
Oil Prices Surge: Brent Up 9%, WTI Up 8%
SocialMar 1, 2026

Oil Prices Surge: Brent Up 9%, WTI Up 8%

Brent crude oil +9% to $79 WTI crude oil +8% to $72 RBOB gasoline futures +5% to $2.42 https://t.co/Z7uoT3rHYZ

By Mike Zaccardi
Estimated $18/Bbl Risk Premium for March 1 Oil Opening
SocialMar 1, 2026

Estimated $18/Bbl Risk Premium for March 1 Oil Opening

GS: Taking Into Account Estimated Weekend Market Pricing, We Estimate a Risk Premium of Around $18/bbl on the March 1st Oil Market Open https://t.co/vtpc8AfijE

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Modest Payroll Gains, Slight Un
SocialMar 1, 2026

Modest Payroll Gains, Slight Un

NFP, Retail Sales Fri GS thinks +45k headline payrolls, +45k private, UR ticks up to 4.4% +0.5% Jan core Retail Sales https://t.co/EbcNES5A55

By Mike Zaccardi
Gold Steadies Near $5300 After Morning Dip
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Gold Steadies Near $5300 After Morning Dip

Gold LoD .. near $5300 +0.8% vs 24hrs ago, -3% from the morning high https://t.co/m5RGmaZaR4

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10‑Year Yield Falls 34bps; Rate Cut Looms?
SocialFeb 28, 2026

10‑Year Yield Falls 34bps; Rate Cut Looms?

10yr yield down 34bps in less than 4 weeks @stockcharts Will rates drop on Monday? #Iran https://t.co/0jT2TsHb42

By Mike Zaccardi
Asset-Heavy Stocks Surge as Investors Seek AI Insulation
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Asset-Heavy Stocks Surge as Investors Seek AI Insulation

GS: Reflecting the increasing investor desire for "AI insulation," asset-heavy stocks have outperformed sharply in the last few months. Performance of proxies for AI disruption risk... https://t.co/XSCUtqPOOL

By Mike Zaccardi
Industrial Rebound Boosts Nonresidential Construction Stocks 15% YTD
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Industrial Rebound Boosts Nonresidential Construction Stocks 15% YTD

GS: The nascent signs of rebounding industrial activity have lifted our list of stocks exposed to nonresidential construction activity by 15% YTD. Nonresidential construction stocks have sharply rallied recently https://t.co/F8JnFVqvAV

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SPX Implied ~6800; P/E Drops 2 Points Since Nov 2025
SocialFeb 28, 2026

SPX Implied ~6800; P/E Drops 2 Points Since Nov 2025

With SPX implied near 6800, the P/E multiple is down almost 2pts from the November 2025 high https://t.co/bDmapKAmlt

By Mike Zaccardi