Correlation isn’t causation, but the USD Index has shown a close inverse correlation to the S&P 500. The relationship partly ended when the S&P 500 surged on AI mania. However, small-cap stocks, which are less subject to the enthusiasm over the AI revolution, maintained their inverse correlation.
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The USD Index is approaching a key resistance level. Assuming the inverse correlation were to continue, what are the bear and bear cases for the USD, and consequently U.S. equities?