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Why 2026 Feels Calm and Why That Calm Is the Real Signal

Markets entered 2026 without drama. Volatility is contained, major assets are holding ranges, and risk events feel absorbed rather than amplified. After years of sharp shocks and policy driven swings, this calm feels almost reassuring. For experienced market participants, however, it feels unusual. Calm periods in markets are rarely neutral. They often reflect adjustment, repricing, […]