Updated On: 13 February, 2026 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AomiFin analyzes recent U.S. stock market volatility, highlighting monetary policy uncertainty, sector rotation, global risks, and valuation adjustments.

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AomiFin believes that recent volatility in the U.S. stock market reflects a broader realignment of investor expectations in response to shifting macroeconomic conditions, monetary policy uncertainty, and evolving risk sentiment. After an extended period of strong performance, U.S. equities have experienced intermittent pullbacks, rapid sector rotations, and sharp intraday swings. Rather than viewing these developments as isolated disruptions, AomiFin interprets them as symptoms of a transitional market environment shaped by deeper fundamental forces.
A primary driver of volatility is uncertainty surrounding monetary policy. Over recent quarters, the Federal Reserve adopted a proactive tightening stance to combat inflation. Although inflation has moderated from peak levels, it remains above pre-pandemic norms. Conflicting economic signals—some indicating persistent inflationary pressure and others pointing to slowing growth—have created ambiguity regarding the future path of interest rates. As a result, markets are continuously repricing risk assets in response to each new data release, generating alternating waves of optimism and caution.