<div id="readability-page-1">Valuations at extremes: The U.S. market cap-to-GDP ratio has reached a record 238%, surpassing the Dot-Com Bubble peak by 90 percentage points. Volatility divergence: Individual stock volatility has soared to levels not seen since early 2025, even as S&amp;P 500 index volatility remains low. Inflation test ahead: Upcoming CPI data could influence Fed policy, with higher readings likely to keep interest rates elevated and markets volatile.</div>

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<p>The U.S. market faces record valuations, with the market cap-to-GDP ratio hitting 238%, surpassing Dot-Com Bubble peaks. While S&P 500 volatility remains low, individual stock volatility has surged to levels unseen since early 2025. Upcoming CPI data poses a key test for Fed policy; higher inflation readings may sustain elevated interest rates and increase market volatility.</p>

- The U.S. market cap-to-GDP ratio has hit a record 238%, exceeding the Dot-Com Bubble peak by 90 percentage points.  
- Individual stock volatility has increased significantly, contrasting with low S&P 500 index volatility.  
- Upcoming CPI data may impact Federal Reserve policy, with potential higher readings keeping interest rates elevated and markets volatile.

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