AAII Sentiment Survey, 3/9/22

For the week ending on 3/9/22, bearish remained the top sentiment (45.8%; high) & bullish became the bottom sentiment (24.4%; low); neutral became the middle sentiment (30.2%; below average). The overall Sentiment remained bearish. In the Survey week (Thursday-Wednesday), the disastrous Russian-Ukraine war dragged on (there have been multiple failed talks & even those for evacuation corridors for civilians have been contentious; almost 5% of Ukraine population has become refugee). Stocks, bonds & commodities remained very volatile & major market averages were down in 4 of the 5 Survey days; the inflation readings remained very high (& that without food, energy & housing); the long-awaited March FOMC meeting is next week (25 bps rate hike is expected but watch for signals for more rate hikes & Fed balance sheet reduction). https://ybbpersonalfinance.proboards.com/post/532/thread