Pointing to data showing run-ups in foreign purchases of U.S. stocks before the 1987 crash, the dot-com bubble in 2000, and the 2008 financial crisis, Ed Yardeni wrote in his eponymous research newsletter, "Their buying has a record of being a contrary indicator. They tend to be big buyers right before bear markets."

Investors are winding down another volatile week with U.S. stocks are pace to wrap a losing week. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell fired a warning over tariffs, on Thursday President Trump clapped back calling for Powell to cut rates.

"Tariff" has probably been the most used word in the business and investing world since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his new tariff plan on April 2.