Credit Suisse Sees Global Risk Appetite Nearing Panic

Thus far into 2015, investors are beginning to feel the winds of change, as primary concerns focus in on the Federal Reserve rate hike and a rapidly slowing Chinese economy. US equities started off the year somewhat timid, but have since given way to losses and uncertainty.  As of this writing, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have lost -8.30% year to date, S&P 500 down -5.6% year to date and the Nasdaq is just barely above breakeven at 0.34% year to date.  International stocks have disappointed, as well, commodities continue to tumble at concerning rates.  Credit Suisse technical research analysts released update insights into the markets with one major warning: stock risk appetite is rapidly approaching panic levels.