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Copper: Industrial Growth Indicator — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH verdict is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, with a score of +69/100, indicating a strong risk-on environment that favors copper price appreciation, as evidenced by the backtest data showing CPER +18.3%/yr risk-on. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The absence of negative headlines allows the Copper/Gold ratio to take center stage, driving sentiment and price action in copper, as this ratio is a key component of the Alphameter and a classic macro signal for global growth expectations. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Industrial Growth Indicator, copper's recent price action, with a 7d change of +4.5% and a 30d change of +13.5%, suggests a strong uptrend, further supported by its position 16.0% above the 200-day SMA, indicating a positive outlook for global growth, consistent with the backtest data showing copper outperforming in risk-on episodes, with CPER returning +18.3%/yr. The Copper/Gold ratio, a key indicator of global growth expectations, is likely driving this price action, as a rising ratio contributes to a risk-on score. As the Alphameter is in a risk-on episode, copper is likely to continue outperforming, given its historical returns of +18.3%/yr in such episodes. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Copper are a decline in the Copper/Gold ratio below 0.45, indicating a slowdown in global growth expectations, and a rise in the DXY Dollar Index above 105, indicating a strong US dollar that could negatively impact copper prices, potentially causing them to underperform. WATCH: The 2026-05-08 NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely watched, as a significant deviation from the estimated 65K could impact the Alphameter's risk-on episode regime, potentially affecting copper prices, with a weaker-than-expected reading potentially leading to a decline in copper prices.

May 7, 2026

US Bonds: The Cost of Capital — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current regime is BEARISH for US Bonds, as evidenced by the Alphameter score of +69/100, which indicates a RISK-ON environment where rising yields and growth expectations typically lead to underperformance of bonds, with TLT and IEF exhibiting -5.7%/yr and -2.6%/yr returns, respectively, during risk-on episodes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Surging gas prices are hitting lower-income households harder, New York Fed study shows", which may lead to increased concerns about inflation and interest rates, causing a rise in yields and subsequently putting downward pressure on US Bonds price action. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "The Cost of Capital", the current steepening yield curve, with a 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread of 0.49%, suggests a growth-oriented environment, which is typically unfavorable for US Bonds, as rising yields increase the cost of capital and make existing bonds less attractive. The normal yield curve shape implies that market participants expect higher growth and inflation, leading to higher yields and lower bond prices. According to the backtest data, bonds are a clean risk-off asset, and the current risk-on environment, as indicated by the Alphameter, suggests that bonds may underperform. The fact that US Bonds are 4.1% above their 200-day SMA may also indicate a potential reversal. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for US Bonds are a 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread exceeding 0.75%, which would indicate a strong growth environment and higher yields, and a Jobless Claims figure below 180K, which would suggest a tight labor market and potential for higher interest rates. WATCH: On 2026-05-08, the NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely watched, as a strong employment figure could lead to increased expectations of higher interest rates and a subsequent rise in yields, putting downward pressure on US Bonds.

May 7, 2026

EUR/USD: Dollar Dominance Report — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH stance on EUR/USD is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, where a score of +69/100 indicates a strong risk-on environment, fueled by a falling dollar, which directly contributes to a higher risk-on score, given DXY's inverted role as a core Alphameter indicator. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The Iran war threatening a jet fuel shortage, as reported by Yahoo Finance, is the primary headline catalyst driving EUR/USD price action, as it raises concerns about global economic stability, potentially weakening the dollar and boosting the euro as a risk-on alternative. ANALYSIS: Through the "Dollar Dominance Report" lens, the current EUR/USD price action suggests that capital is rotating into risk-on euros, driven by dollar weakness, which is consistent with the Alphameter's backtest data showing EUR/USD gains of +6.0%/yr during risk-on episodes, and the fact that the pair is currently trading 0.6% above its 200-day SMA, indicating a bullish trend, with the 7d and 30d changes of +0.2% and +1.7%, respectively, further supporting this view. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for EUR/USD are a sudden spike in DXY above 105, indicating a safe-haven dash into dollars, and a significant upward revision in the upcoming Jobless Claims estimate, potentially signaling a stronger US labor market and, by extension, a stronger dollar, which would undermine the current risk-on environment and potentially drive EUR/USD below its 200-day SMA. WATCH: The 2026-05-08 NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event is a key upcoming macro event to watch, as a significant deviation from the estimated 65K jobs added could impact the dollar's strength and, in turn, influence EUR/USD price action, with a stronger-than-expected reading potentially boosting the dollar and pressuring EUR/USD.

May 7, 2026

Bitcoin: Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH verdict is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, with a score of +69/100, indicating a strong risk-on environment that has historically corresponded to significant gains for Bitcoin, with a 30-year backtest return of +110.6%/yr. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The lack of negative headlines is currently driving sentiment, as the absence of bearish news allows the bullish momentum to persist, with Bitcoin's price action reflecting the ongoing optimism in the market. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement", Bitcoin's recent gains can be seen as a reflection of its increasing correlation to the Nasdaq/S&P 500, with institutional flow signals indicating a growing appetite for risk-on assets, which has historically driven Bitcoin's price action, as evidenced by its +110.6%/yr return during risk-on episodes, and its ability to avoid crashes during risk-off episodes, with a return of -0.2%/yr, highlighting the importance of the episode filter in capturing the bull runs and avoiding the crashes. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Bitcoin are a decline in the Alphameter score below -25, indicating a shift to a risk-off environment, and a drop in Bitcoin's price below its 200-day SMA, currently at 83,211, which could trigger a wave of selling and push the price lower, with a specific threshold of a 5% drop below the 200-day SMA potentially triggering a bearish reversal. WATCH: The 2026-05-08 NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely watched, as a significant deviation from the estimated 65K could impact the Alphameter score and subsequently influence Bitcoin's price action, with a stronger-than-expected reading potentially boosting the risk-on environment and supporting Bitcoin's bullish momentum.

May 7, 2026

Oil: The Inflation Pulse — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current regime is BULLISH, driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode, which has historically corresponded to a +36.2%/yr return for Oil, indicating a strong positive correlation between the regime and Oil price action. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Iran war threatens jet fuel shortage that could disrupt summer travel in Asia and Europe", as it directly impacts the geopolitical risk premium and supply-risk premium, which are BULLISH for Oil prices, with the potential to further widen the WTI vs. Brent spread. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "The Inflation Pulse", the current Oil price action is influenced by the interplay between WTI vs. Brent spread, OPEC supply decisions, and geopolitical risk premium, with the latter being a key driver of the recent price movement, as evidenced by the 3.9% increase in Oil price over the past 30 days, and the 38.1% premium to the 200-day SMA, consistent with the historical trend of Oil being a pure risk-on asset, with a stark regime split, as seen in the backtest data showing +36.2%/yr risk-on returns versus -14.7%/yr risk-off returns. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Oil are a drop in the WTI vs. Brent spread below -2, indicating a decrease in geopolitical risk premium, and a recession-induced demand destruction, marked by a 10% decline in Oil price over a 2-week period, which would likely trigger a risk-off episode flip. WATCH: On 2026-05-08, the NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely watched, as a significant deviation from the estimated 65K could impact the overall risk sentiment and potentially influence the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode, with a weaker-than-expected reading potentially leading to a reevaluation of the current BULLISH regime.

May 7, 2026

S&P 500: Global Growth Benchmark — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH verdict is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, with a score of +69/100, indicating a strong risk-on environment where the S&P 500 tends to perform well, with historical returns of +17.0%/yr. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is DoorDash's 12% surge on strong earnings and upbeat order growth guidance, as it reflects a positive earnings season sentiment that is transmitting to the broader S&P 500 price action, contributing to its 2.7% gain over the past 7 days. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Global Growth Benchmark, the S&P 500's recent gains are consistent with a strong risk-on environment, where earnings season sentiment is positive and VIX levels are relatively low, currently below 25, which historically coincides with a stable risk-on regime. The S&P 500's 12.3% gain over the past 30 days and its current position 9.2% above the 200-day SMA further support this view. According to backtest data, the S&P 500 tends to perform well in risk-on episodes, with returns of +17.0%/yr, while risk-off episodes are essentially dead money, with returns of +0.9%/yr. 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 volatility and risk aversion, and a Non-Farm Employment Change below 50K, which would suggest a slowdown in the labor market and potentially lead to a risk-off episode. WATCH: The 2026-05-08 NFP — Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely watched, as a strong or weak reading could significantly impact the S&P 500's trajectory and potentially influence the Alphameter's regime score.

May 7, 2026

Uranium: The Future Energy Trade — May 7, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current regime is BULLISH, as the Alphameter score of +69/100 indicates a strong risk-on episode, which historically corresponds to a +99.6%/yr return for Uranium, making it one of the highest risk-on performers in the 33-asset backtest. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The key indicator of supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts is the primary driver of sentiment, as it creates a long-term structural bull case for Uranium, with the current price action reflecting the market's anticipation of a continued supply deficit and favorable policy shifts. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Future Energy Trade, Uranium's recent price action, with a 20.9% gain over the past 30 days, suggests that the market is increasingly recognizing the asset's role in the global energy landscape, driven by supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts that are likely to persist, supporting the long-term bull case, as evidenced by the +99.6%/yr return during risk-on episodes, and with the current price 20.0% above the 200-day SMA, indicating a strong upward trend. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal bearish for Uranium are a decline in the Alphameter score below -25, indicating a risk-off episode, which would correspond to a -13.0%/yr return for Uranium, and a significant increase in global uranium supply, such as a major new mine coming online, which would alleviate the current supply deficit and potentially cause Uranium to underperform. WATCH: The Jobless Claims report on 2026-05-07 will be closely watched, as a significant deviation from the estimated 205K claims could impact the overall risk-on/risk-off environment and potentially influence the Alphameter score, which in turn could affect the outlook for Uranium.

May 7, 2026

Gold: Hedge Against Geopolitical Risk — May 6, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH verdict is based on the Alphameter episode regime, which indicates a RISK-ON environment with a score of +69/100, supporting gold's historical performance of +8.6%/yr in such regimes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The Yahoo Finance headline "Gold and oil have been two of the hottest trades of the past one year. One of them has to break" is the most important catalyst, as it may trigger a reevaluation of gold's recent gains, potentially influencing investor sentiment and 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 current real yields at 1.95%, a structural headwind for gold exists, but historical backtest data shows gold still performs positively in RISK-ON regimes, albeit less strongly than in RISK-OFF regimes, where it yields +13.8%/yr. Central bank demand remains a key driver, and any increase in geopolitical tensions could support gold prices. The fact that gold is 7.6% above its 200-day SMA suggests ongoing investor interest in the asset as a hedge. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Gold are a rise in real yields above 2.5%, which would significantly increase the structural headwind, and a break below the 200-day SMA, which would indicate a loss of investor confidence. WATCH: The 2026-05-06 NFP — ADP Non-Farm Employment Change event will be closely monitored, as a strong employment reading could lead to increased expectations of higher interest rates, potentially affecting gold prices.

May 6, 2026