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May 22, 2026

Bond Volatility as a Leading Indicator

Market ReportEquitiesRates Govt BondsFXInformation TechnologyEnergy

Goldman Sachs trader Rich Privorotsky warns that bond volatility (MOVE index) is the primary indicator to watch as the market navigates a battle between high AI capital expenditures and rising global rates.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Bond volatility, specifically the MOVE index, is currently the most reliable leading indicator for broader market risk.
  • 2.Japan is struggling with an 'impossible triangle' of maintaining stable FX, stable rates, and robust growth, with JPY likely bearing the brunt of future adjustments.
  • 3.Massive AI infrastructure buildouts are creating a 'crowding out' effect on longer-duration sovereign paper as credit markets prioritize funding AI capex.

Table of Contents

  • Oil Impact
  • Japan/JPY
  • Rates
  • AI/NVDA
  • Risk

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Authors

Rich Privorotsky

Securities

NVDAJPYJapanese Government BondsMOVEGOOGL

Themes

AI Capex vs. Sovereign RatesCrowding OutInflation Persistence

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificMiddle EastUnited StatesJapanIran