GS Blekos Marketcolour 19 Aug 2026
- **Momentum Divergence & High Beta Sell-Offs**: 3m vs 12m momentum pairs diverging (software largest in 3m long leg), High Beta Momentum >20 one-day 5% sell-offs YTD (rare event), signaling shifting market leadership.
- **AI Token Costs & Derivatives Sentiment**: AI token costs down -49% (Chinese models alternative to US peers), ETF+index options Put/Call Ratio at 112% (YTD high), delta favoring ETF+index (+53%) indicating hedging behavior.
- **Geberit's 2026 EPS upgrade**: Q2 beat with organic sales growth 8.8% ahead of expectations, driven by Europe's improved market environment (slight growth expected this year), signaling regional performance divergence.