Tuesday 20 October 2020

Tuesday bounce

US equity indexes mostly closed moderately higher, sp +16pts (0.5%) at 3443. Nasdaq comp' +0.3%. Dow +0.4%. The Transports settled +1.3%. 

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Summary

US equities opened on a positive note, but it was arguably just a technical rebound, after Monday's very significant downside.

The US President make an early appearance...


'If Biden wins'... economic strangulation would be the least of our problems. As things are, that nightmare scenario should remain as such, as Trump remains on track for a second term.
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The afternoon saw considerable chop, leaning on the weaker side, on concerns that a meeting between Mnuchin and Pelosi might not end well.

Volatility picked up, the VIX settling +0.6% to 29.35.
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Another sunset closer to the election


Bullish cats


Next full moon will be Halloween


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Goodnight from London
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