This signal from the corporate bond market has historically preceded big drawdowns for the S&P 500

MarketWatch Tuesday 03 November 2026, 10:31 UTC By Steve Goldstein 1 min read

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The corporate bond market has been flashing a signal that historically precedes bad news for the stock market.

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This signal from the corporate bond market has historically preceded big drawdowns for the S&P 500

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