Sell in May, and go away?

US equity indexes closed somewhat mixed, SPX +21pts (0.3%) at 7230. Nasdaq comp' +0.9%. Dow -0.3%. The Transports settled -0.9%. R2K +0.5%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

Equities opened on a positive note, the SPX printing a new hist' high of 7272, with a little cooling to settle moderately higher at 7230. The daily candle was black/spiky, and bodes red for Monday. 

Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing a new cycle of 16.44, but leaning upward to settle +0.6% to 16.99. Today's gain is minor, but its unusual relative to a green SPX, 
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     A fine day

Ready for the full moon

Nearing 100% green 

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April settles positive

US equity indexes closed significantly higher, SPX +73pts (1.0%) at 7209. Nasdaq comp' +0.9%. Dow +1.6%. The Transports settled +1.3%. R2K +2.2% 

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

US equities saw a few minor swings in the morning, but there was a push upward into the mid afternoon, the SPX printing a new hist' high of 7219, and settling at 7209. 

Volatility was ground lower, the VIX settling -10.2% to 16.89. 
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The sun sets on April

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Farewell to Powell

US equity indexes mostly closed a little weak, SPX -2pts (0.04%) at 7135. Nasdaq comp' +0.04%. Dow -0.6%. The Transports settled -1.0%. R2K -0.7%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

US equities saw considerable minor chop into the 2pm FOMC. Interest rates were naturally left u/c, with Powell appearing at 2.30pm...

"Thankyou very much everyone" - Powell

 

Equities saw further chop, with the SPX settling fractionally lower at 7135. 

Volatility picked up a little, the VIX settling +5.5% to 18.81. 
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Bullish trees and bees

 

The sun is soon to set on April

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