In case you missed it, I’ve shared observations of the trend in interest rates and its impact on the stock market. We looked even closer into sectors to see the impact on home construction and real estate. Even with interest rates rising for the first time in over a decade, stock market volatility was calm. That is, until now. We also reviewed international emerging markets to observe many foreign stock markets are in a bear market level decline.

You can read these observations here:

VIX level shows the market’s expectation of future volatility

Here comes the volatility expansion

The Trend in Interest Rates and the Impact on the Economy and Stock Market

Rising Interest Rate Impact on Real Estate and Home Construction

What trends are driving emerging markets into a bear market?

Emerging Markets Reached a Bear Market Level, or is it a Continuation of a Secular Bear Market?