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September 18, 2026 - The Options Pin Is Hiding a Fracturing Market
The major indices may look stable—but beneath the surface, the market is telling a very different story.
In this episode of Market Pulse, we examine how options-expiration positioning can pin headline benchmarks, suppress volatility, and create the illusion of calm even as market breadth weakens, leadership narrows, and key assets begin moving in conflicting directions.
They break down the mechanics behind the options pin, why dealer positioning can temporarily overpower fundamentals, and what could happen once that support disappears. Is the market simply working through short-term…
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