Thursday, 23 July 2026

A red Thursday

US equity indexes closed significantly lower, SPX -90pts (1.2%) at 7408. Nasdaq comp' -2.1%. Dow -1.0%. The Transports settled -0.1%. R2K -0.6%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

Equities opened significantly lower, not helped by soaring oil. The SPX printed 7386, if recovering to settle at 7408. 

Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 20.31, and settling +12.4% to 18.70.

A fine summer's day
 
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026

The tedium continues

US equity indexes closed on a weak note, SPX -10pts (0.1%) at 7498. Nasdaq comp' -0.6%. Dow -0.01%. The Transports settled -0.3%. R2K -0.9%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily


Summary

US equities saw considerable minor chop, if settling on a weak note. 

Volatility remained subdued, the VIX settling -2.4% to 16.64.  



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Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Summer doldrums

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +65pts (0.9%) at 7509. Nasdaq comp' +1.3%. Dow +0.7%. The Transports settled +0.9%. R2K +1.5%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily



Summary

US equities opened on a positive note, and whilst the early gains were a little shaky, s/t momentum turned positive, carrying the market upward to 7515, and settling broadly higher at 7509.

Volatility was ground lower for a second day, the VIX settling -8.6% to 17.05. 

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A new tower core has begun

 

21c/70f is Goldilocks


Another day... settles
 



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