Markets everywhere are struggling, everywhere. But manipulation is also clear as derivative traders cover positions. It has nothing to do with economic growth that appears to have stalled globally and this is the issue with the illusion of making money in markets; some may be making money shorting stocks or indices others who need to cover long positions go for broke to drive the markets back up so they can escape long positions. It’s all gambling, nothing to do with investing long term. Eventually the real economy will dictate outcomes for the casino as well.

“Commerce between Europe and North America has literally come to a halt. For the first time in known history, not one cargo ship is in-transit in the North Atlantic between Europe and North America. All of them (hundreds) are either anchored offshore or in-port. NOTHING is moving. This has never happened before. It is a horrific economic sign; proof that commerce is literally stopped.”

Source: “Nothing Is Moving,” Baltic Dry Crashes As Insiders Warn “Commerce Has Come To A Halt” | Zero Hedge