Forward Note - 20260315

Equity markets finished the week down again as the mood darkens with the prospect of a longer war in Iran: the S&P 500 lost a little more than half a percent while the Nasdaq was pretty much flat. The VIX didn’t finish at 29 like last week,

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forward-notes · Apr 21, 2024

Sunday Forward Note - 2024/04/21

Another week full of surprises. After experiencing its rainiest episode in 75 years, Dubai is underwater, while the Nasdaq lost 5.5% over the week. Things were so hot lately

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forward-notes · Apr 14, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/04/14

Here we are—a regime change. This week ended on a tense note as a flight from risk to quality shook the market throughout Friday. The main focus was on

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forward-notes · Apr 7, 2024

Sunday Forward Note - 2024/04/07

This week will bring a smile to most traders worldwide—finally, a bit of action after months of a lethargic drift to the upside. The SPX and the Nasdaq retreated

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forward-notes · Mar 31, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/03/31

Happy Easter and Happy Holiday - we hope you’ve spent some wonderful moments with your loved ones. The first quarter has already come to an end. Time usually flies,

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forward-notes · Mar 24, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/03/24

All our thoughts are with the victims in Russia. A life is a life before being a nationality. Three rate cuts in 2024. That's what Jay Powell hinted

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forward-notes · Mar 17, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/03/17

Last week, we left you with the warning lights on. Turbulence ahead — return to your seat and wait for the signals to go off before wandering around the plane again.

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forward-notes · Mar 10, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/03/10

The equity market took a breather this week, failing to reach new all-time highs, while the VIX closed above 14 for the second time in a month. Friday's

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forward-notes · Mar 3, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/03/03

Two months in 2024 already, and we start to sound like a broken record: VIX is below 14, new all-time highs in the equity market — nothing new under the sun.

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forward-notes · Feb 25, 2024

Forward Note - 2024/02/25

3 months ago, Sharpe Two started as a newsletter aiming to provide insights into volatility trading while staying accessible to retail traders. Today, you are 507 subscribers receiving this note.

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