Let's start with the performance table:
This week's table is a complete reversal from the previous week's bullish results. This week, the markets took a decidedly defensive turn, sending bonds higher and stocks lower.
The 2-month charts place these movements into context:
Last week, the big news was that the US bond market had broken support, which sent a bullish signal to equities. This week, the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) reversed course; both recrossed levels indicating a second trend reversal in