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Analysis-Ominous market signals show more trouble could await US stocks

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The S&P 500 closed below its 200-day moving average on Monday for the first time since late 2023 .

The index has dropped 9.3% from its February 19 record high, with some of the market's highest fliers including Nvidia and Tesla hit particularly hard.

Trump has offered conflicting views on whether the U.S. could face a recession amid tariff concerns.

Equity volatility futures contracts expiring this month are trading at a premium to those expiring eight months out.

Volatility futures have been in this state, called "backwardation," for four straight sessions.

History suggests it may take a few more days before investors grow less fearful.

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