Research & Market Analysis

Commentary and analysis from the OptionsPlay research team.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Test Post — Please Ignore
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Monday, March 23, 2026
SPX Breaks 200-Day MA. Gold's Worst Week Since 1983. Market Now Pricing Fed Hike.
The comforting bet that the oil shock would be brief and the Fed's easing cycle would resume has broken. Friday's -1.51% selloff pushed SPX below its 200-day moving average for the first time since May. Gold crashed $349 on Monday. Traders now pricing a 12% chance the Fed's next move is a rate HIKE.
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Monday, March 23, 2026
The Stagflation Playbook
The Strait of Hormuz is closed. 20% of global oil supply is offline — the largest disruption in history. If you hold a traditional 60/40 portfolio, you could lose 25-40% in real terms. This report shows you exactly how to position.
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