ECB uses AI to track retail options trading sentiment on Reddit
13th November, 2026
Zak Jakubowski
European Central Bank (ECB) researchers have developed an AI-based indicator to track retail investor sentiment across financial markets, including options and commodities, finding that changes in online discussions are associated with next-day market returns, particularly during downturns.
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