In this pre-market update, Stephen reviews futures trading lower and commodities mixed before key jobless claims data. Despite multiple technical buy signals across sectors, the VIX remains elevated and the market is still in a trading range, prompting a cautious approach.
Materials, consumer discretionary, and select financial and airline stocks showed strength, while energy and communications lagged. The main takeaway is to reduce risk, avoid going all-in, and consider only small positions until stronger trend confirmation appears.
Stephen Whiteside
Thursday, March 26, 2026
