Goldman Sachs Trading Desk Warns US Stocks Look Bleak as VIX Spikes and Hedge Funds Dump Positions

VIX Fear Index Hits Extreme Levels as Iran War and Weekend Aversion Grip Markets\n\nGoldman Sachs trading desk is warning that US stocks look bleak as the VIX fear index spikes and hedge funds aggressively dump positions.\n\n### The Warning\n\n- Goldman Sachs trading desk warns US stocks not optimistic\n- VIX fear index hitting extreme levels\n- Hedge funds aggressively selling positions\n- Goldman hedge fund head says nearly every institution he contacts is bearish\n- People who understand physical commodities are even more worried\n\n### The Drivers\n\nThe Iran conflict remains the dominant concern. Goldman's hedge fund chief noted that the longer the Iran war drags on, the more markets tilt toward short-term defensive positioning. Only 4 ships transited the Hormuz Strait on Saturday, highlighting the severity of shipping disruptions.\n\n### Weekend Aversion\n\nWall Street's "weekend aversion" pattern continues — traders unwilling to hold positions through weekends due to unpredictable Trump administration actions and potential Middle East escalation.\n\nSource: Wall Street CN (华尔街见闻)