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February 3, 2026

US Equities Color: Painful

Market ReportCommoditiesCryptoDerivativesCommunication ServicesConsumer Staples

US equities saw a painful sell-off led by Software (-4.8%) amid AI ecosystem anxiety and geopolitical tensions, prompting heavy Hedge Fund selling and rotation into cyclicals.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Violent sell-off in Software (-4.8%) and TMT sectors driven by OpenAI ecosystem anxiety and Anthropic's new agentic capabilities.
  • 2.Hedge Funds were heavy net sellers (-$2b), marking the highest sell skew since September 1st and ranking in the 97th percentile.
  • 3.Investors are rotating out of Tech/Software into Materials, Energy, Industrials, Utilities, and Staples seeking 'cleaner' narratives.

Table of Contents

  • POST BELL
  • DERIVS
  • Notice to Australian Investors
  • Additional Disclaimers
  • Notice to Brazilian Investors
  • Notice to Investors in the European Economic Area
  • Notice to Investors in Korea
  • Notice to Investors in Japan
  • Notice to Investors in New Zealand
  • Notice to Investors in Switzerland

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Authors

Ariana ContessaMike Washington

Securities

NDXSPXAMDPLTRTTWOSAIA

Themes

AI Ecosystem AnxietyGeopolitical Headline SensitivitySoftware De-grossing

Regions

North AmericaMiddle EastUnited StatesIran