Volatility Both Ways On Macro Intervention Headlines

From Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 9, 2025

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In this short clip from Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 9, 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss how macro headlines triggered an explosive move in markets, fueled by a combination of coordinated policy actions and leveraged ETF rebalancing.

They explain how a well-timed bond market comment and Trump’s tariff announcement catalyzed short-covering and a historic intraday reversal in the S&P 500.

Beneath the surface, they highlight broken bond market dynamics, rising volatility, and signs of systemic stress, emphasizing that traders must remain alert for sudden macro shocks.

The discussion also covers how option flows and leveraged products magnify market moves, reinforcing the idea that derivatives now drive the market more than fundamentals.

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