In recent times, the US stock market has been under close scrutiny as trade disputes and rising tariffs have triggered sell-offs. Among the indicators catching the attention of market observers is the so-called “death cross.” Traditionally seen as a bearish sign, this technical signal occurs when the 50-day moving average (DMA) slips below the 200-day moving average—a metric used by analysts to gauge long-term trends. However, historical evidence suggests that even ominous signals are not always harbingers of prolonged downturns.