High Volatility Continues into April
Markets were rocked last week, with all sectors sharply correcting and the VIX spiking to levels not seen since August. In this week’s Engineering the Markets report, Terry Long breaks down what this surge in volatility means for traders, why caution is critical, and what to watch for in upcoming economic data and earnings reports. Plus, a fascinating comparison of today’s tariff environment with the infamous Smoot-Hawley Act of 1930 – are we really repeating history?

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Terry Long

Terry Long

Research Director

Terry is a retired Senior Economist from ExxonMobil Chemical and now brings his corporate experience, technical insight, and passion for technical analysis to the TradingAnalysis Team. As a prior TradingAnalysis member, he provides the perspective of the membership and strives to enhance the membership experience as evidenced by his role as Research Director. His current specialty focus is Sector Rotational Analysis, where he is using the powerful Optuma™ platform to engage our clients with Relative Rotation Graph analysis. Click Here To Learn More about Terry Long