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Markets have started to shift — and not just on the surface.In this episode of Markets Unscripted, Matt Caruso and Jason Shapiro break down the growing signs of market fragility: growth stocks rolling over, leaders failing, 52-week lows expanding, liquidity weakening, and why this environment may demand a much more defensive mindset.Jason explains why he’s the most bearish he’s been in years, while Matt walks through the internal market data that shows this is no longer just a normal pullback. They also discuss why “everyone knows the market will bounce” can actually be a major warning sign.If you want a no-fluff, process-driven look at what the market is really doing beneath the surface, this episode is for you.In this episode:Why the market’s character changed last weekThe breakdown in growth leadersWhy 52-week lows matterWhat VIX is really saying hereWhy “cheap” stocks can still get much cheaperSilver, soymeal, and where Jason sees better setupsWhy now may be the time for discipline, not heroicsSubscribe for weekly market analysis, trading insights, and honest conversations about risk, sentiment, and process.Timestamps0:00 – Market weakness accelerates and character starts to change1:31 – Jason says he’s the most bearish he’s been since 20214:57 – Why failing leaders are a major warning sign9:02 – 52-week lows and internal market damage start picking up11:26 – Why VIX is a setup, not a signal33:29 – The April reversal example and what real confirmation looks like45:23 – Final takeaway: this is not the time to be aggressive
