DeepCap Tuesday Outlook
The Day at a Glance
| π― | Theme: Markets rally on Trump war-end hints while VIX retreats from elevated levels |
| π | Risk Mood: Cautious (VIX 26.15, -2.35%) |
| β° | Key Event: ECB Cipollone Speech |
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Key Headlines
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Fed’s Miran still believes Fed should cut interest rates – Bloomberg TV
Central bank policy outlook and rate-path expectations across regions. -
Fed’s Daly: no single most-likely path for rates
Federal Reserve policy path and rate outlook commentary. -
Instant view: World markets rally as Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants
Geopolitical disruption impacting regional economic relationships and supply chains.
The Day Ahead
Yesterday’s Takeaway
Markets rallied sharply on Trump’s suggestion that an Iran resolution is “near,” with oil tumbling as geopolitical risk premiums unwound. The president’s hint at postponing military strikes on Iranian power plants triggered cross-asset rotation from safe havens back into risk assets. This diplomatic pivot signals today could see continued pressure on commodities while growth-sensitive sectors extend gains, though the durability of any Middle East breakthrough remains highly uncertain.
The Setup
The VIX’s 2.35% decline to 26.15 reflects easing near-term volatility concerns, yet it remains elevated above its 52-week low of 22.37, suggesting underlying caution persists. US 10-year yields jumped 0.69% to 4.38%, approaching their annual high of 4.39% as Treasury demand cooled alongside geopolitical fears. German bunds moved inversely, falling 1.31% to 3.01%, creating a notable divergence that highlights dollar strength and differing regional risk perceptions. The EUR/USD held flat at 1.16, masking this underlying bond market tension.
Today’s Watch
ECB’s Cipollone speaks at 9:00 AM, where any dovish commentary could accelerate the euro’s recent weakness against continued US rate uncertainty. The EcoFin meeting at 10:00 AM may address fiscal coordination amid diverging European growth outlooks. CFTC positioning data released overnight showed persistent JPY shorts at -67.8 and GBP shorts at -65.5, suggesting currency volatility could spike if geopolitical sentiment shifts again. The session’s focus centers on whether yesterday’s diplomatic optimism can sustain without concrete progress, particularly as oil’s sharp decline tests energy sector support levels.
Market Movers
π Top Gainers
- PayPay Corporation – American D β +21.16%
- Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. β +19.99%
- AXT Inc β +18.81%
- Fastly, Inc. β +14.09%
- Intuitive Machines, Inc. β +13.91%
- Hut 8 Corp. β +11.55%
- Clear Secure, Inc. β +11.1%
- ImmunityBio, Inc. β +10.98%
π Top Losers
- SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. β -9.6%
- Regencell Bioscience Holdings L β -7.87%
- Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (T β -7.72%
- Enphase Energy, Inc. β -7.59%
- Liberty Energy Inc. β -7.44%
- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. Comm β -6.83%
- Alumis Inc. β -6.78%
- EquipmentShare.com Inc β -6.7%
Key Events Today
| Date | Region | Event | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 03/27 | US | Retail Inventories Ex Autos | πΈ Med |
Fed Speak This Week
- March 27 β Fed Daly Speech (Neutral)
- March 27 β ECB Schnabel Speech
- March 28 β ECB Cipollone Speech
Macro Dashboard
| Indicator | Level | Ξ d/d | Ξ w/w | 52W Range | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 26.15 | -2.35% | +11.23% | 22.37β29.49 | Neutral |
| EUR/USD | 1.16 | 0.0% | β | β | Neutral |
| EURIBOR 3M | 2.11% | 0.0% | -2.31% | 2.05β2.16 | Neutral |
| US 10Y | 4.38% | +0.69% | +4.29% | 4.1β4.39 | π Bid |
| DE 10Y | 3.01% | -1.31% | +2.03% | 2.84β3.05 | π Bid |
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π° Yesterday’s Headlines (6 themes)
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Central bank policy outlook and rate-path expectations across regions.
- Fed’s Miran still believes Fed should cut interest rates – Bloomberg TV β Reuters, 03/23/2026
- Markets wrong on UK interest rate rises, say economists β Financial Times, 03/23/2026
Rates, Central Banks & Mortgages
Federal Reserve policy path and rate outlook commentary.
- Fed’s Daly: no single most-likely path for rates β Reuters, 03/23/2026
Trade & Diplomacy
Geopolitical disruption impacting regional economic relationships and supply chains.
- Instant view: World markets rally as Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants β Reuters, 03/23/2026
- As War Disrupts India’s Gulf Ties, Economy Faces ‘New Broadside’ β The New York Times
Macro: Labor, Consumers & Growth
Structural economic themes including migration policy and AI economic transformation.
- Not just buying ‘things’: Why China’s emotional economy is on the rise β CNBC, 03/22/2026
- Opinion | Bracing for the A.I. Economy to Come β The New York Times, 03/22/2026
- Can the US economy thrive without migrants? β Financial Times, 03/24/2026
Market Moves & Daily Wraps
Broad market rallies and cautious positioning driven by geopolitical developments.
- Asia-Pacific markets pare gains as oil rebounds on Iran war-linked uncertainty β CNBC, 03/24/2026
- Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks β AP News, 03/23/2026
- Dollar stands tall as markets turn cautious on Middle East war β Reuters, 03/24/2026
- Markets surge after Trump says Iran resolution is near β Axios, 03/23/2026
- Markets Rally as Trump’s Iran Deadline Is Deferred β The New York Times
Other Market News
Additional headlines across various market themes.
- Analysis: Trump’s unshackled presidency puts him at the center of the economy β CNBC, 03/21/2026
- Do markets believe the president? β Financial Times, 03/24/2026
- Oil rises as markets assess supply risk after Iran denies US talks β Reuters, 03/24/2026
- Even the best-case scenario for energy markets is disastrous β The Economist, 03/22/2026
- Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage β The New York Times, 03/23/2026
- Chevron CEO Says Energy Markets Should Be More Worried β Barron’s, 03/23/2026
- India markets regulator proposes gift cards for mutual fund investments β Reuters, 03/23/2026
- Kalshi, Polymarket move to stop insider trading as bill seeks to ban sports prediction markets β The New York Times, 03/23/2026
- CNBC Markets Now: March 23, 2026 β CNBC, 03/23/2026
- Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill Banning Sports Bets on Prediction Markets β WSJ, 03/23/2026
Social Media Buzz
For your reading pleasure, not to be treated as advice of any sort.
- Daily Discussion Thread for March 23, 2026 β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- I lost everything. Lost all I have. I never felt this broken. β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants after ‘good and productive’ discussions β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, March 24, 2026 β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- Not even McDβs will save you regards tomorrowβ¦ β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- OrbΓ‘n’s top opponent says: “Based on current information, Peter Szijjarto is colluding with the Russians, thereby betraying Hungarian and European interests. This is treason, punishable by life imprisonment. A future TISZA government will immediately investigate the matter.” β reddit.com/r/europe, 2026-03-23
- Calling BS on Iran deal – 108k bet β reddit.com/r/WallStreetBets, 2026-03-23
- Italian PM Giorgia Meloni loses referendum β reddit.com/r/Europe, 2026-03-23