The benchmarks.
Equity indices and cross-market context for the macro backdrop behind crypto, FX and commodities.
S&P 500 breadth
Broad US equity participation is the cleanest risk-on/risk-off confirmation signal.
Open →NDXNasdaq beta
High-duration tech often leads crypto sentiment when liquidity expands or contracts.
Open →DXYDollar pressure
A rising DXY can cap crypto, gold and risk FX even when local charts look constructive.
Open →US Indices
Dollar and Rates Context
How to Read Indices
Macro and Earnings News
Macro and cross-asset headlines
Rates, inflation, policy and liquidity headlines that explain cross-market pressure.
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