Goldman Says Equity Investors Bracing for Return of Volatility.

Stock investors are preparing for an increase in market volatility, with upcoming events such as Nvidia Corp.'s earnings report potentially exacerbating any market movements, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategists. While optimism around economic growth and monetary policy has driven risk appetite to its highest level since 2021, momentum has slowed. The strategists highlight options data from the CBOE Volatility Index that indicates higher demand for hedges against sudden market declines, despite the gauge being at historically low levels. They also note that idiosyncratic events, such as Nvidia's earnings report, can have an impact on the market. [Extracted from the article]