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Copper: Industrial Growth Indicator — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current Alphameter score of +19/100 indicates a BULLISH regime, driven by the Copper/Gold ratio's contribution to the risk-on score, which directly reflects rising global growth expectations. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The absence of negative headlines allows the Copper/Gold ratio to maintain its influence on the Alphameter score, driving sentiment in favor of copper price action, as the market focuses on the underlying growth indicators rather than reacting to specific news catalysts. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Industrial Growth Indicator, copper's recent 4.4% gain over the past 30 days and its 14.4% premium to the 200-day SMA suggest a positive outlook for global growth, consistent with the Alphameter's risk-on episode, where CPER has historically returned +5.6%/yr. The Copper/Gold ratio, a classic macro signal for global growth expectations, supports this view, as a rising ratio contributes to a risk-on score. Given copper's role as a leading indicator of global growth, its performance is closely tied to the Alphameter's regime logic, where a risk-on episode tends to favor industrial growth indicators. RISK FACTORS: Two potential catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Copper are a decline in the Copper/Gold ratio below 0.45, indicating weakening growth expectations, and a drop in the Alphameter score below -25, signaling a risk-off episode, which has historically corresponded to CPER returns of +9.4%/yr, outperforming many assets but still representing a regime shift that could impact copper's performance. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is the US Non-Farm Payroll report on August 4, 2023, which will provide insight into the labor market and potentially influence the Alphameter score and the Copper/Gold ratio, as a strong jobs report could reinforce the current risk-on episode and support copper prices.

Jun 12, 2026

Uranium: The Future Energy Trade — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current regime is BULLISH, as the Alphameter score of +19/100 indicates a risk-on episode, where Uranium has historically performed exceptionally well, earning +62.8%/yr. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The key indicator of supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts is the primary catalyst driving Uranium price action, as it underscores the long-term structural bull case for the asset, with no specific headline today to alter this narrative. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Future Energy Trade, Uranium's recent price decline of 16.1% over the past 7 days and 15.2% over the past 30 days can be seen as a minor setback in an otherwise bullish trend, driven by supply deficits and nuclear policy shifts, which have historically supported a +62.8%/yr return in risk-on episodes, and even a +13.1%/yr return in risk-off episodes, highlighting the asset's unique resilience. The fact that Uranium is currently 10.1% below its 200-day SMA may present a buying opportunity, given the asset's historical performance in risk-on episodes. The long-term structural bull case remains intact, driven by the growing recognition of nuclear energy's role in the global energy transition. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal bearish for Uranium are a significant increase in global uranium production, potentially triggered by a uranium price above 50, and a major nuclear accident, such as a Fukushima-style disaster, which could lead to a re-evaluation of nuclear policy and a decline in demand for uranium. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is the release of the World Nuclear Association's annual report on nuclear energy, which may provide insights into the global nuclear industry's growth prospects and the role of uranium in the energy mix, scheduled for March 15, 2024.

Jun 12, 2026

US Bonds: The Cost of Capital — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current market regime is BULLISH, as indicated by the Alphameter score of +19/100, which suggests a risk-on environment where rising yields still signal growth and long bonds barely earn in this dataset, with TLT returning +1.3%/yr in risk-on episodes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rules", which may have a limited direct impact on US Bonds price action, but could influence market sentiment and reinforce the current risk-on environment, as the 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread of 0.40% indicates a normal and steepening yield curve. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "The Cost of Capital", the current steepening yield curve suggests that the market is pricing in growth and inflation, which is consistent with the risk-on regime, as evidenced by the Alphameter score and the +1.0% 30-day change in US Bonds price, which is 6.0% above its 200-day SMA. The yield curve shape implies that risk assets are likely to outperform, and the backtest data shows that long bonds, such as TLT, return +1.3%/yr in risk-on episodes, but barely earn in either regime. The cost of capital is increasing, but the market is still willing to take on risk, as indicated by the +0.2% 7-day change in US Bonds price. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for US Bonds are a 10Y-2Y Yield Curve Spread inversion below -0.10%, which would indicate a significant shift in market sentiment towards a risk-off environment, and a 200-day SMA crossover below the current price, which would suggest a reversal in the current uptrend. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is not specified in the provided data, therefore it is not possible to provide a specific date and event name.

Jun 12, 2026

Gold: Hedge Against Geopolitical Risk — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current Alphameter episode regime is BULLISH for gold, as the RISK-ON score of +19/100 indicates a favorable environment, with gold performing positively in both risk-on and risk-off regimes, as evidenced by the backtest data showing +11.3%/yr risk-on and +13.0%/yr risk-off returns. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise", which is driving gold price action lower due to the perceived disconnect between inflation fears and gold's traditional role as an inflation hedge, causing investors to question its value as a hedge. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of a hedge against geopolitical risk, gold's recent decline can be attributed to the positive real yields, which are a structural headwind for gold, currently at 2.21%, making it less attractive to investors seeking a hedge against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. However, gold's historical performance in both risk-on and risk-off regimes, with +11.3%/yr and +13.0%/yr returns respectively, suggests that it can still provide a hedge against geopolitical risk, even in a risk-on environment. Central bank demand is also a key factor, as it can provide support for gold prices. The current 7d and 30d changes of -4.4% and -9.8% respectively, indicate a short-term decline in gold's value 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 increase the opportunity cost of holding gold, and a decline in central bank demand, specifically if the World Gold Council reports a quarterly decline in central bank gold reserves of more than 100 tonnes. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is the US CPI release on June 14, which will provide insight into inflation expectations and potentially impact real yields and gold prices.

Jun 12, 2026

Bitcoin: Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current regime is BULLISH, as indicated by the Alphameter score of +19/100, which suggests that the bulk of Bitcoin's returns are likely to be made in this risk-on environment, with the asset having historically compounded at +62.0%/yr during such episodes. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The launch of Coinbase's tool to let AI agents manage trading and payments is the most important headline catalyst, as it has the potential to increase institutional participation and drive up demand for Bitcoin, thereby positively impacting its price action. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "Digital Gold vs. Fiat Debasement", Bitcoin's correlation to the Nasdaq/S&P 500 and institutional flow signals suggest that the asset is still being viewed as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, with its price action being driven by the ongoing debasement of fiat currencies. The fact that Bitcoin has historically compounded at +62.0%/yr during risk-on episodes, as per the Alphameter 30-year episode backtest, further supports this view. Additionally, the current 24h volume of $30B and market cap of $1274B indicate a strong institutional presence in the market. The 18.4% drop below the 200-day SMA may be a buying opportunity, given the asset's historical performance in risk-on regimes. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Bitcoin are a drop in the Alphameter score below -25, indicating a shift to a risk-off regime, and a break below the $50,000 support level, which could trigger a wave of stop-loss selling and drive the price lower. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is the release of the US Non-Farm Payroll data on Friday, which could impact the Alphameter score and subsequently influence Bitcoin's price action.

Jun 12, 2026

S&P 500: Global Growth Benchmark — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current verdict is BULLISH, driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, which is supported by a score of +19/100, indicating a continued positive trend in the market. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The single most important headline catalyst is SpaceX raising $75 billion in a record-setting IPO, which is likely to boost investor confidence and drive S&P 500 price action higher, as it signals a strong appetite for growth-oriented investments and a willingness to take on risk. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of the Global Growth Benchmark, the S&P 500's current price action is consistent with a risk-on environment, with the index trading 7.5% above its 200-day SMA, and the 30-day change at +3.6%, indicating a positive trend. The VIX level, although above 25, is downweighted in the Alphameter due to its lagging nature, and earnings season sentiment remains positive, supported by the backtest data which shows SPY earning +11.1%/yr in risk-on regimes. The current macro backdrop suggests continued growth, with the S&P 500's drawdown profile differing sharply between risk-on and risk-off regimes, at -30.9% MDD risk-on vs -58.5% risk-off. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for S&P 500 are a VIX spike above 35, which would indicate a significant increase in market volatility and a potential regime shift, and a 200-day SMA break, which would signal a trend reversal and a potential shift to a risk-off regime. WATCH: The upcoming event to watch is the SpaceX IPO, which is set to debut on the Nasdaq, and will likely have a significant impact on the market, particularly on the technology and growth-oriented sectors.

Jun 12, 2026

EUR/USD: Dollar Dominance Report — June 12, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current Alphameter reading of +19/100 indicates a BULLISH regime for EUR/USD, driven by the inverted DXY indicator which contributes to a higher risk-on score when the dollar is weak, thereby supporting euro strength. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The lack of specific headlines today means the key indicator of DXY strength is the primary sentiment driver, as a weak dollar directly contributes to a higher risk-on score and subsequently supports EUR/USD price action. ANALYSIS: Through the "Dollar Dominance Report" lens, the current EUR/USD price action suggests that capital is rotating out of safe haven dollars and into risk-on euros, as evidenced by the 7d and 30d changes of -0.4% and -1.3% respectively, which is consistent with the backtest data showing EUR/USD gains +3.1%/yr in a risk-on regime, driven by dollar weakness. The fact that EUR/USD is 0.9% below its 200-day SMA also suggests that the pair has room to rebound. The Alphameter's use of DXY strength as a core indicator highlights the importance of dollar weakness in driving risk-on EUR/USD gains. With the current risk-on regime, the backtest data suggests that EUR/USD is likely to continue its upward trend. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for EUR/USD are a DXY breakout above 95, which would indicate a strong safe-haven demand for dollars, and a 200-day SMA crossover to the downside, which would suggest a long-term bearish trend for the pair. WATCH: The upcoming ECB Monetary Policy Meeting on June 15th will be closely watched, as any changes to interest rates or forward guidance could impact the euro and subsequently the EUR/USD pair.

Jun 12, 2026

Oil: The Inflation Pulse — June 10, 2026 [RISK ON]

REGIME: The current BULLISH stance on Oil is driven by the Alphameter's RISK-ON episode regime, with a score of +38/100, indicating a strong risk-on environment that historically corresponds to +33.2%/yr returns for Brent and +27.1%/yr for WTI. SENTIMENT DRIVER: The most important headline catalyst is "Energy Secretary Chris Wright says traffic in Strait of Hormuz is rising 'very meaningfully'", as it directly impacts the geopolitical risk premium and suggests easing supply constraints, which transmits to Oil price action by reducing concerns over potential disruptions. ANALYSIS: Through the lens of "The Inflation Pulse", the recent increase in Oil prices can be attributed to the geopolitical risk premium, which is a key component of the Inflation Pulse. The WTI vs. Brent spread is currently not indicating any significant supply chain disruptions, and OPEC supply decisions have been relatively stable. According to the backtest data, geopolitical disruptions are BULLISH for Oil, and the current risk-on episode supports this trend. The 7d change of +2.2% and the price being 22.2% above the 200-day SMA also indicate a strong upward momentum. RISK FACTORS: Two specific catalysts that could flip the signal BEARISH for Oil are a recession-induced demand destruction, which would be indicated by a decline in Oil price below the 200-day SMA, and a significant increase in global Oil supply, such as an OPEC production increase above 1 million barrels per day, which would reduce the geopolitical risk premium and put downward pressure on Oil prices. WATCH: The 2026-06-10 Core CPI event will be closely watched, as a higher-than-expected reading could lead to increased concerns over inflation and interest rates, potentially impacting the risk-on episode regime and Oil prices.

Jun 10, 2026