EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 4 MIN
BBT #09 Snippet | The S&P Is Down 15%, the Russell Is in Correction & Nobody Is Coming to Save You
from Black Box Theory Podcast · host Black Box Theory
The S&P 500 just dropped for the fourth straight week. The Russell 2000 entered correction territory. $5.7 trillion in options expired on Friday. 40% of S&P 500 stocks are in individual bear markets. And the Fed said they're not cutting rates — some analysts think the next move is a hike.The headline number is hiding a much worse reality underneath. Malcolm and Thomas break down what's actually happening in the market, why "buy the dip" might be the wrong move right now, and what early-career investors should actually do with their money during a war and a correction.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Market Volatility, Correction & What Your Portfolio Looks Like Right Now📊 Key stats from this episode: • S&P 500 down 15% from highs — fourth consecutive weekly decline• Russell 2000 officially in correction territory — down 10%+ from highs• $5.7 trillion in options expired Friday ("triple witching")• 40% of S&P 500 stocks are in individual bear markets — down 20%+ from 52-week highs• 50% of Russell 3000 stocks down 20%+ from highs — the index is masking the damage• 97% of S&P 500 software stocks trading below 52-week highs• Fed holding rates at 3.50–3.75% — market pricing in ZERO rate cuts for 2026• 10-Year Treasury yield at 4.39% — highest since July 2025 • Kalshi prediction market: 50% chance of a full bear market in 2026• Oil at $112/barrel and rising — the Fed can't cut rates into an oil-driven inflation spike—📦 Black Box Theory breaks down tech, investing, and corporate culture for early-career professionals. New episodes every week.🎧 Listen everywhere:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioDeezer📲 Follow us:InstagramTikTokYouTube📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected]⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.#BlackBoxTheory #careeradvice #techcareers #earlycareerprofessional #podcast #investing #financialliteracy #unwrittenrules
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The S&P 500 just dropped for the fourth straight week. The Russell 2000 entered correction territory. $5.7 trillion in options expired on Friday. 40% of S&P 500 stocks are in individual bear markets. And the Fed said they're not cutting rates — some analysts think the next move is a hike.The headline number is hiding a much worse reality underneath. Malcolm and Thomas break down what's actually happening in the market, why "buy the dip" might be the wrong move right now, and what early-career investors should actually do with their money during a war and a correction.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Market Volatility, Correction & What Your Portfolio Looks Like Right Now📊 Key stats from this episode: • S&P 500 down 15% from highs — fourth consecutive weekly decline• Russell 2000 officially in correction territory — down 10%+ from highs• $5.7 trillion in options expired Friday ("triple witching")• 40% of S&P 500 stocks are in individual bear markets — down 20%+ from 52-week highs• 50% of Russell 3000 stocks down 20%+ from highs — the index is masking the damage• 97% of S&P 500 software stocks trading below 52-week highs• Fed holding rates at 3.50–3.75% — market pricing in ZERO rate cuts for 2026• 10-Year Treasury yield at 4.39% — highest since July 2025 • Kalshi prediction market: 50% chance of a full bear market in 2026• Oil at $112/barrel and rising — the Fed can't cut rates into an oil-driven inflation spike—📦 Black Box Theory breaks down tech, investing, and corporate culture for early-career professionals. New episodes every week.🎧 Listen everywhere:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioDeezer📲 Follow us:InstagramTikTokYouTube📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected]⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.#BlackBoxTheory #careeradvice #techcareers #earlycareerprofessional #podcast #investing #financialliteracy #unwrittenrules
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