In-depth explanations of every signal behind our market phase model — from VIX term structure to CFNAI and semiconductor leadership.
A systematic, rules-based framework that combines 6 indicators to determine the current market regime — without emotion or guesswork.
The VIX level alone is noisy. The ratio between short-term and medium-term implied volatility tells a much cleaner story about market stress.
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index distills 85 economic data points into one number that reliably tracks the business cycle.
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