Daily risk briefing ·
Market crash risk on 16 June 2026: 62.4% (Nearly Crash)
vs previous day change +0.6 pts vs previous day vs 1 week earlier change −6.8 pts vs 1 week earlier
This briefing was published under methodology v1 (fixed thresholds, trend penalty, regime multiplier). Its numbers are kept as published and are not comparable with v2 readings. See the current methodology.
Summary
The Financial Composite Gauge registered 65.1% (Nearly Crash), the Overall Gauge hit 62.4% (Nearly Crash), and the Geopolitical Layer is 54.2% (Risky).
Geopolitical risks are driven by a fragile Lebanon ceasefire (59.5%) and diverging US-Iran regional objectives (55.2%).
These near-crash thresholds imply heightened market vulnerability, requiring defensive asset allocation despite slightly lower geopolitical stress.
Geopolitical drivers
- Fragile Lebanon Ceasefire60A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to renewed conflict, impacting regional stability and potentially disrupting shipping lanes or energy supply routes. Evidence 2, 14, 18.
- US-Iran Regional Objectives Divergence55Divergence in US and Israeli objectives in the region, particularly concerning Iran, increases the risk of miscalculation and potential escalation, impacting oil prices and broader market sentiment. Evidence 6, 18.
- FBI Thwarts White House Plot39The thwarting of a plot targeting the White House increases security concerns and could lead to heightened security measures, impacting travel and event-related industries and potentially increasing risk premiums. Evidence 9.
Biggest 5-day market moves
- Bitcoin/USD +2995.19
- S&P 500 Index +173.58
- Gold Spot Price +97.30
Chart values use methodology v2 (point-in-time backfill), so they differ from the v1 numbers published above.
Show data table
| Date | Total | Financial | Geopolitical | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 46.1 | 43.3 | 62.1 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-30 | 49.4 | 47.5 | 59.9 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-29 | 51.9 | 50.2 | 61.7 | Risky |
| 2026-06-26 | 52.0 | 49.8 | 64.3 | Risky |
| 2026-06-25 | 51.2 | 49.1 | 63.0 | Risky |
| 2026-06-24 | 51.1 | 49.0 | 62.8 | Risky |
| 2026-06-23 | 46.4 | 43.2 | 64.8 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-22 | 43.2 | 39.5 | 64.2 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-19 | 43.4 | 38.7 | 70.0 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-18 | 46.8 | 43.3 | 66.8 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-17 | 41.5 | 37.3 | 65.5 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-16 | 40.2 | 35.7 | 65.8 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-15 | 46.3 | 42.5 | 67.5 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-12 | 51.7 | 47.9 | 72.9 | Risky |
| 2026-06-11 | 56.5 | 53.9 | 71.2 | Risky |
| 2026-06-10 | 53.0 | 50.3 | 68.7 | Risky |
| 2026-06-09 | 50.3 | 47.4 | 67.0 | Risky |
| 2026-06-08 | 53.8 | 50.9 | 70.5 | Risky |
| 2026-06-05 | 39.4 | 35.0 | 64.8 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-04 | 41.1 | 37.0 | 64.2 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-03 | 35.9 | 30.4 | 67.5 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-02 | 36.8 | 31.4 | 67.2 | Cautious |
| 2026-06-01 | 36.3 | 30.3 | 69.8 | Cautious |
Not financial advice. Use the gauge as a risk thermometer, not a timing oracle.