In 5 Months, It's All Over.

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The analysis compares the KOSPI's performance to the S&P 500 (SPX) during periods following market peaks. Historically, after the KOSPI peaks, the S&P 500 has seen varying degrees of gains, ranging from barely rising to approximately 10%. However, the current situation (late 2026) shows the S&P 500 trading below its 50-day moving average and only slightly above its 200-day moving average, indicating weakness compared to previous episodes. The analysis highlights that while the KOSPI may lead in identifying market downturns (moving first by 15% in less than 5 months in previous instances), the S&P 500's resilience is attributed to the strong cash positions of major tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, which can fund AI investments without significant external borrowing. However, this cash is tightening, and the borrowing environment is near record levels. The analysis suggests that the current market conditions, with its reliance on borrowed money and top-heavy index composition, are different from past cycles. The S&P 500's current momentum is weaker than in previous post-peak scenarios, with the 50-day average crossing below the price. The projected downside risk for the S&P 500, based on historical patterns, could be substantial, potentially mirroring the rapid declines seen in the KOSPI.

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