Here Are Two Charts That Show All Is Not Well in Markets

The video discusses the current state of the financial markets, highlighting that major indices like the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ are at or near all-time highs, while the VIX, a measure of market volatility, is at multi-year lows. This suggests investor complacency. Bloomberg charts reveal a divergence between real-world uncertainty and financial market stability, indicating potential market pullbacks. The skew index shows investors are paying for protection against potential shocks, with expert opinions suggesting possible market events in the near future.

Discuss the implications of the divergence between real-world uncertainty and financial market uncertainty as described in the text.

What potential market event does Jim Strugar of MKM Partners predict could happen in March?