The mood is getting heavier, but Taylor Swift is keeping watch

Despite the resurgence of the US technology sector and a stagnant VIX "fear" index, the mood in the stock markets remains gloomy. A series of minor concerns, which collectively are starting to have an impact, are weighing on sentiment. The countdown to the next monetary policy decisions is on, with the ECB meeting tomorrow and the Fed next week. Meanwhile, inflation, challenges in the automotive industry, and even Taylor Swift are dominating conversations in the financial world.