Market Signals
Real-time Sentiment & Structural Risk. Market mood, structural pressure points, and cycle positioning β the inputs that drive scoring and portfolio sizing.
- 4th Year Pattern: 3-year streak (+24)
- JGB Yield Critical: 2.11% (+20)
- Construction Warning: Payrolls -0.4% (+10)
- Margin Leverage Elevated: Z-Score 1.1 (+8)
π― Positioning
Defensive posture, raise cash
Fear aligned with high systemic risk. Prioritize capital preservation.
π Margin Debt Momentum 12-Month Rolling Z-Score
Contrarian Indicator: The Z-Score measures how far current margin debt is from its 12-month rolling average in standard deviations.
π Cycle Status
| Cycle | Name | Current Phase | Evidence | Cycle Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Semiconductor Inventory | PEAK | SOXX YoY: +111.6% | |
| C2 | AI Infrastructure CapEx | SATURATION | CapEx YoY: +64.0% | |
| C3 | Consumer Product | ACCUMULATION | AAPL Rev YoY: +12.9% | |
| C4 | Physical & Commodity | SHORTAGE | vs MA200: +24.2% | |
| C5 | Financial Conditions | TIGHTENING | 10Y Yield: 4.3% | |
| C6 | Automotive & Mobility | SATURATION | Sales YoY: -9.1% |
Monthly revenue data from TSMC β a leading indicator for the Semiconductor Inventory Cycle (C1). Revenue acceleration often precedes broader sector recovery.
Tracking the "Phase 4" inflection: When AI User (T10) revenue growth overtakes AI Builder (AI-B) growth.
π― Cycle-Based Stock Recommendations
Stocks to consider based on current cycle phases. Derived from C1-C6 positions.
Cycles in recovery/expansion phase favor these positions.
Cycles in neutral or mixed phases.
Cycles in peak/contraction phase suggest reducing exposure.