Is a stock market crash likely in 2026?

No one can time crashes with confidence. The index looks range-bound with neutral momentum, not broken. History shows even choppy starts can finish higher. We would prepare for routine 5% to 10% pullbacks, set risk limits, and add only after supports hold, rather than betting on a collapse.

What does the Warren Buffett indicator say right now?

It compares total market value to GDP and currently screens elevated versus history. That supports caution, but it is not a timing tool. Use it to size risk, not to call tops. Combine it with breadth, credit spreads, and key price levels before changing allocations.

Which S&P 500 levels are important this week?

We watch the 50-day average near 6,895 and the 200-day near 6,505. The lower Bollinger band around 6,805 is key support, while 7,020 is first resistance. A close above 7,020 improves tone. A break under 6,805 warns of a deeper test toward 6,700.

How should Singapore investors prepare without overreacting?

Keep position sizes modest, hold a small SGD cash buffer, and stagger buys. If you hold USD assets, consider partial hedges when USD‑SGD is rich. Avoid leverage, set stops near supports, and rebalance on strength. This plan manages downside while keeping upside participation if momentum improves.

What are reliable market correction signs to monitor?

Focus on breadth trends, equal-weight versus cap-weight performance, credit spreads, and the VIX term structure. Rising real yields can pressure long-duration growth. If several of these turn negative together, tighten risk and slow new buys until price and breadth confirm stability again.

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^GSPC Today, February 22: Range-Bound Tape as Crash Fears Rise

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Stock market crash fears are rising even as the S&P 500 index trades in a tight band to start 2026. For Singapore investors, that mix can feel tricky. Today we review the tape on ^GSPC, what history says about stalled markets, how the Warren Buffett indicator frames valuations, and which market correction signs matter most. We also share a simple, SGD-focused plan to manage risk without missing upside. Our goal is clear steps, not noise.