Goldman Flags 9th Rare Market Signal as Risk Appetite Tops 1.0

2 articles · Updated · 24/7 Wall St. · May 21

Goldman Sachs said a rare mix of strong market momentum and elevated risk appetite has appeared for only the 9th time in decades, after the latest rally pushed its Risk Appetite Indicator above 1.0.
The bank said the setup has historically led to capped upside and higher volatility rather than a reliable market top, making it a poor signal for timing a peak.
A mild 2% pullback this week followed the winning streak that triggered the reading, suggesting overheated conditions may be starting to cool.
For investors, the signal points more to near-term choppiness or flat trading than a bear market, with Goldman arguing the market's resilience still supports staying invested.

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