Weekly Risk Gauge (WRG): “Just Like That, ‘Risk On’ Again.”

April 20th, 2026
Gavin Lundgren

Highlights

  • The market confirmed broad-based strength with all-time highs across major indices.
  • The MOTR Risk Gauge has shifted back to short-term ‘Risk On’, and despite overbought breadth, pullbacks in leading areas are viewed as buying opportunities.
  • Sector rotation remains active, with strength in Financials and Real Estate, while. . .

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