Is the Market Overbought Right Now? A Practical Options-Based Checklist (April 2026)
Is the Market Overbought Right Now? Short answer: the broad U.S. market does not look “cleanly overbought” right now—it looks more like a fragile rebound / mixed regime. As of Saturday, April 18, 2026, some sentiment gauges are no longer in panic mode, but they are also not flashing full-euphoria conditions across the board. That means this is a market where you should stay selective and pair directional views with risk controls. ...