Thursday 8 April 2021

Positive Thursday

US equity indexes mostly closed somewhat higher, SPX +17pts (0.4%) at 4097. Nasdaq comp' +1.0%. Dow +0.2%. The Transports settled -0.1%.

SPX - daily5

VIX - daily3

Summary

US equities opened in minor chop mode, if leaning to the upward side, with the SPX printing a new historic high.

Meanwhile...

It was just another day at the volcano, although with a new fissure, there have been fewer visitors in recent days.
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The afternoon saw considerable chop, but still leaning to the upward side, the SPX printing a new historic high of 4098.

Volatility remained subdued, the VIX settling -1.2% to 16.95.


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Goodnight from London
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