Maggie Lake Talking Markets Episode 91: What Is The Vix Signaling? With Dale Pinkert.
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Oct 3, 2025 
Dale Pinkert, a seasoned trading coach at TradeGate Hub, joins the discussion, highlighting crucial market signals. He analyzes the VIX, predicting a potential spike to 30 this October while pointing out volatility selling risks. Dale raises concerns over market leadership divergence, particularly in AI stocks, and warns about the impact of rising yields on market stability. He also shares insights on trading precious metals amid divergences and advises on maintaining discipline in trading positions.
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Funding Strains Can Raise Rates Fast
- Repo and other funding stresses suggest dollar and short-term rate pressure under the surface.
- These plumbing issues can lift rates and amplify market volatility unexpectedly.
Leadership Divergence Signals Fragile Rally
- Market leadership is showing technical divergence even as indices hit highs.
- Dale warns a single down day could break the levitating trend because many leaders lack confirmation.
Rates Are The Likeliest Catalyst
- Rising yields are the likely catalyst to pressure markets rather than a single news event.
- Dale eyes the 10-year testing 4.20% then potentially 4.40% as a market-moving risk.