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EUR/USD: Dollar Dominance Report — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH verdict for EUR/USD is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode, where a score of +13/100 indicates dollar weakness and a higher risk-on score, contributing to EUR/USD gains, with the asset historically performing +3.1%/yr in risk-on regimes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Back-stabbing myths are driving the US and Europe further apart", which could lead to increased tensions and decreased investor appetite for the US dollar, thereby driving EUR/USD price action higher as investors seek risk-on euros. ANALYSIS: Through the "Dollar Dominance Report" lens, the current DXY weakness suggests that capital is rotating out of safe haven dollars and into risk-on euros, which is consistent with the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode and historically supports EUR/USD gains, as evidenced by the +3.1%/yr return in risk-on regimes, compared to -0.2%/yr in risk-off regimes. The 7d and 30d changes of -0.6% and -2.6%, respectively, indicate a recent decline in EUR/USD, but the Alphameter's RISK-ON score suggests that this decline may be temporary. With EUR/USD currently 1.8% below its 200-day SMA, there may be room for a rebound. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for EUR/USD are a DXY surge above 105, indicating a strong safe-haven demand for the US dollar, and a Core PCE Price Index m/m reading above 0.5%, which could lead to increased expectations of monetary policy tightening and a subsequent strengthening of the US dollar. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m event will be closely watched, as it has the potential to impact the US dollar's strength and, in turn, EUR/USD price action, with an estimated reading of 0.3%.

Jun 22, 2026

Uranium: The Future Energy Trade — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current market regime is BULLISH, as indicated by the Alphameter episode regime, which is in a RISK-ON state with a score of +13/100, driven by the composite signal from the 6 cross-asset indicators, including the contrarian AUD/JPY signal and the trend signal from the Copper/Gold ratio. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst for Uranium's recent price action is the lack of any negative news, allowing the long-term structural bull case to drive prices, with the 7d change of +8.3% reflecting the ongoing supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts that are driving the bull case. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Future Energy Trade, Uranium's price action is being driven by the long-term structural bull case, with supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts driving the market, as evidenced by the backtest data showing URNM +62.8%/yr risk-on and +13.1%/yr risk-off, making it the top single-asset risk-on performer in the 37-asset backtest. The current price of 47.78, although 4.5% below the 200-day SMA, reflects the ongoing geopolitical premium and supply-deficit story. The fact that Uranium is one of the few high-beta names that doesn't sell off cleanly in risk-off episodes, as shown by the backtest data, suggests that the market is pricing in a long-term bull case. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Uranium are a drop in price below 40, which would indicate a break of the long-term uptrend, and a significant increase in global uranium production, such as a 10% increase in global supply, which would alleviate the current supply deficits. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m, with an estimated 0.3% change, will be closely watched, as it may impact the overall market regime and influence the price action of Uranium.

Jun 22, 2026

Gold: Hedge Against Geopolitical Risk — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current Alphameter episode regime is BULLISH for Gold, with a score of +13/100, indicating a risk-on environment where Gold has historically performed well, earning +11.3%/yr. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The absence of a specific headline catalyst today means the key indicator of real yields is the primary driver, with positive real yields at 2.23% acting as a structural headwind for Gold, influencing its price action. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of a hedge against geopolitical risk, Gold's performance is influenced by real yields and central bank demand. With real yields at 2.23%, a structural headwind exists for Gold, but historically, Gold has still performed positively in both risk-on and risk-off regimes, earning +11.3%/yr and +13.0%/yr respectively. Central bank demand can offset the impact of positive real yields, but the current environment suggests a cautious approach. Gold's price, 7.3% below its 200-day SMA, reflects the ongoing tension between its role as a hedge and the headwind from positive real yields. RISK FACTORS: Two catalysts that could flip the signal bearish for Gold are a significant increase in real yields above 2.5% and a sharp decline in central bank demand, potentially triggered by a shift in monetary policy or a decrease in geopolitical tensions. Both of these factors could lead to Gold underperforming. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE Price Index m/m will be released, providing insight into inflation expectations and potentially influencing real yields, a key indicator for Gold's performance.

Jun 22, 2026

Bitcoin: Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current verdict is BULLISH, driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, which has a score of +13/100, indicating that the bulk of Bitcoin's returns are likely to be made in this regime, with historical returns of +62.0%/yr. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Bitcoin's future as revolutionary as the smartphone, according to CoinDesk", which has likely contributed to the recent price action, as it reinforces the narrative of Bitcoin's potential for long-term growth and adoption, thereby supporting its price. ANALYSIS: Through the "Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement" lens, Bitcoin's correlation to the Nasdaq/S&P 500 and institutional flow signals suggest that it is still being viewed as a risk-on asset, with its price action influenced by the broader market trends, and historical data showing that it compounds in both regimes, but with the bulk of returns made in risk-on, with +62.0%/yr returns in this regime, compared to +8.3%/yr in risk-off, and its current price of 63,258.37, 17.6% below its 200-day SMA, indicating a potential buying opportunity, as institutional flows continue to support the asset. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Bitcoin are a drop in price below the 200-day SMA, specifically a 20% drop from current levels, and a significant increase in regulatory scrutiny, such as a formal announcement of stricter regulations, which could cause it to underperform, and potentially lead to a regime shift. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m, will be released, with an estimated 0.3% change, which could impact the broader market and influence Bitcoin's price action, as a higher-than-expected reading could lead to increased risk-off sentiment, and potentially impact the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime.

Jun 22, 2026

US Bonds: The Cost of Capital — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current market regime is BULLISH, as indicated by the Alphameter score of +13/100, which suggests a risk-on environment where rising yields still signal growth and long bonds barely earn in either regime, with TLT yielding +1.3%/yr risk-on and +1.2%/yr risk-off. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Regime change but in a velvet glove': How Kevin Warsh has set out to remake the Fed", which may lead to expectations of a more hawkish monetary policy, causing US Bonds price to decline by -1.7% in the last 7 days, as investors anticipate higher interest rates. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Cost of Capital, the current steepening yield curve, with a 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread of 0.27%, implies a risk-on environment, where growth expectations are high, and investors are willing to take on more risk, which is consistent with the Alphameter's risk-on signal. The yield curve shape suggests that investors are demanding higher returns for longer-term bonds, which is a sign of a healthy economy. However, the backtest data shows that long bonds, such as TLT, barely earn in either regime, with a yield of +1.3%/yr risk-on and +1.2%/yr risk-off, indicating that the traditional defensive role of bonds has been broken in the post-2020 rate environment. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for US Bonds are a 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread below -0.1%, indicating a yield curve inversion, and a Core PCE Price Index m/m above 0.5%, which could lead to a more aggressive monetary policy tightening, causing US Bonds to underperform. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m will be released, with an estimated value of 0.3%, which could impact the US Bonds price action and the overall market regime, as a higher-than-expected reading could lead to a more hawkish monetary policy stance.

Jun 22, 2026

S&P 500: Global Growth Benchmark — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current market stance is BULLISH, as indicated by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, with a score of +13/100, suggesting that the S&P 500 is likely to continue its upward trend, given its historical performance of +11.1%/yr during risk-on episodes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns", as it suggests that market participants are seeking stable returns, which can lead to increased demand for dividend-paying stocks, thereby supporting the S&P 500 price action. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Global Growth Benchmark, the S&P 500's current price action is supported by its position 8.7% above the 200-day SMA, indicating a positive trend, with the 7d and 30d changes of +1.5% and +1.8%, respectively, further reinforcing this trend. The VIX level, although downweighted in the Alphameter, is not currently indicating a high level of fear, which is consistent with the risk-on regime. Earnings season sentiment remains positive, with the macro backdrop supporting growth, as evidenced by the S&P 500's historical performance of +11.1%/yr during risk-on episodes. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for S&P 500 are a VIX spike above 30, which would indicate a significant increase in market fear, and a break below the 200-day SMA, which would suggest a reversal of the current trend. If the S&P 500 were to fall below 7,200, it would likely trigger a risk-off episode, leading to underperformance. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m is scheduled to be released, which will provide insight into the current state of inflation and potentially impact the S&P 500's price action, as it is a key indicator of the macroeconomic backdrop.

Jun 22, 2026

Copper: Industrial Growth Indicator — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current market regime is BULLISH, driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode, which is supported by a score of +13/100, indicating a rising Copper/Gold ratio that directly contributes to a risk-on score. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The lack of negative headlines is currently driving sentiment, as the absence of bearish news allows the Copper price to maintain its current level, with the latest close at 6.32, 11.6% above its 200-day SMA. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Industrial Growth Indicator, Copper's price action suggests a positive outlook for global growth, with the Copper/Gold ratio being a key driver of this sentiment, and the backtest data showing CPER +5.6%/yr risk-on and +9.4%/yr risk-off, indicating a muted regime split, but with the ratio's rise contributing to a risk-on score, regardless of CPER's spot returns, and with Copper being a leading indicator of global growth, its current price, 0.7% higher over the past 30 days, supports this view. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Copper are a decline in the Copper/Gold ratio below 0.45, which would indicate a shift in global growth expectations, and a Core PCE Price Index m/m reading above 0.5% on June 25, which would suggest higher-than-expected inflation and potentially lead to a risk-off episode, causing Copper to underperform. WATCH: The Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m event on 2026-06-25 will be closely watched, as it has the potential to impact the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode and subsequently affect Copper's price action, with an estimated reading of 0.3% expected, any significant deviation from this estimate could lead to a shift in market sentiment.

Jun 22, 2026

Oil: The Inflation Pulse — June 22, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current oil market outlook is BULLISH, driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, which has historically corresponded to annualized returns of +33.2%/yr for Brent and +27.1%/yr for WTI, indicating a strong positive correlation between oil prices and risk-on sentiment. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst for the current oil price action is "Oil rises after Trump threatens fresh strikes on Iran, overshadowing peace talks", as it introduces a geopolitical risk premium that directly impacts oil prices by threatening supply disruptions. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "The Inflation Pulse", the recent rise in oil prices can be attributed to the increased geopolitical risk premium, as evidenced by the Brent oil price rising more than $1/bbl after a bumpy start to US-Iran peace talks, which is consistent with the historical pattern of oil prices responding positively to supply-risk premiums, with Brent and WTI showing annualized returns of +33.2%/yr and +27.1%/yr, respectively, during risk-on episodes, and the current WTI vs. Brent spread reflecting the market's assessment of supply risks. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Oil are a decline in the oil price below its 200-day SMA, currently at 73.65, and a Core PCE Price Index m/m reading above 0.5%, which could indicate a shift towards demand destruction and recession, causing oil prices to underperform. WATCH: On 2026-06-25, the Core PCE — Core PCE Price Index m/m event will be closely watched, as it has the potential to impact the oil market outlook, particularly if the reading exceeds expectations, which could lead to a reevaluation of the current RISK-ON episode regime.

Jun 22, 2026