Daily risk briefing ·
Market crash risk on 17 June 2026: 66.6% (Nearly Crash)
vs previous day change +4.2 pts vs previous day vs 1 week earlier change −2.4 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 71.1% (Nearly Crash), the Overall Gauge hit 66.6% (Nearly Crash), and the Geopolitical Layer is 53.1% (Risky).
Top drivers include fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Taiwan accusing Kenya of deporting delegates on China's behalf.
This divergence between severe financial distress and moderate geopolitical risk suggests internal market vulnerabilities are driving the current fragility.
Geopolitical drivers
- Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Lebanon64Escalation between Israel and Lebanon increases risk of regional conflict, potentially impacting energy supply and shipping routes in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Taiwan Accuses Kenya of Deporting Delegates on China's Behalf60This incident highlights growing geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan, potentially affecting trade relations and investor sentiment in the region.
- Russian Warship's Warning Shots in UK Channel55Russian naval activity in the English Channel poses a direct risk to shipping lanes and could lead to increased insurance costs and trade disruptions.
Biggest 5-day market moves
- Bitcoin/USD +3280.40
- Gold Spot Price +241.40
- S&P 500 Index +124.70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 46.5 | 43.8 | 62.1 | Cautious |
| 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 |
Not financial advice. Use the gauge as a risk thermometer, not a timing oracle.