GS John Flood SP 500 making fresh all time highs directly after
- Fed Policy Shift**: Q3 CPI data confirms persistent inflation, delaying rate cuts to Q1 2025; bond yields surge 25bps on hawkish Fed pivot **Ukraine Conflict Escalation**: Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure disrupt EU gas flows, triggering 12% price spike and rerouting LNG contracts **ETF Outflows**: $18B equity ETF net outflows in 72 hours, accelerating technicals in S&P 500 futures and widening volatility index (VIX) to 22.5