Tuesday, 13 April 2021

Normal service continues

US equity indexes closed rather mixed, SPX +13pts (0.3%) at 4141. Nasdaq comp' +1.0%. Dow -0.2%. The Transports settled -0.7%.

SPX - daily5

VIX - daily3

Summary

It was yet another day of considerable micro chop, if leaning mostly on the upward side. The closing hour saw the SPX print a new historic high of 4148, and settling at 4141. On any basis... 'normal service' continues.

Volatility was subdued, the VIX ground lower, to settle -1.5% to 16.65, reflective of a very comfortable market, ahead of Q1 earnings.
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Green shoots


A fine... if chilly, spring evening


Next full moon... Apr'26th


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Goodnight from London
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