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OVERSOLD SIGNALS ABOUND
3/23/2026 - Last week, the spike in the Volatility Index (VIX) (fear gauge) was still contained.The Fear & Greed Index finished at 14.6, down 50.9% points since January.

Energy (XLE) edged higher, even as crude oil was up more than 2%, but the story emerging last week was the buying of banks and other financials.

This is worth keeping an eye on this week.

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Payne's Perspective: Pivotal Week

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