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Stock rally boosts options sentiment, credit market stays cautious

MarketWatch said options traders appear more upbeat on equities than on debt, reflecting a split between stock and credit risk appetite.

A stock-market rally has lifted trading sentiment in equities while leaving the credit market more cautious, according to MarketWatch.

The outlet said options activity suggests traders are more optimistic about stocks, but concerns remain in debt markets.

MarketWatch framed the divergence as a sign that risk appetite is not fully aligned across equities and credit.

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