FazDane Analytics — Weekly Market Analysis | May 16, 2026 SPX Pauses at the Top as Expiration Flows, Rotation & Nvidia Set the Tone Weekly Market Analysis · Expiration Mechanics · Sector Rotation · Nvidia Catalyst Week of May 16, 2026 | FazDane Analytics By FazDane Analytics Weekly Technical Options Flow ~9 min read ► Editor's Take Last week was a reminder that even a strong market can sell off sharply when positioning and dealer flows shift. SPX hit a new high at 7,517.12 intraweek before Friday's expiration-driven weakness pushed price back toward the lower standard deviation band, closing at 7,408.50 . The FDTS signal has reset to No Trade — Day 1 from May 15, with deviation from FDCloud at an historically extreme +11.06% (+819 points) . The broader trend is still constructive, but Friday changed the tactical picture. The key read for this week: Trend...
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