US equity indexes closed broadly weak, SPX -34pts (0.8%) at 4458. Nasdaq comp' -0.9%. Dow -0.8%. The Transports settled -0.5%. R2K -1.0%.
SPX - daily5
VIX - daily3
Summary
US equities opened on a positive note, but the gains were shaky from the start, with the SPX cooling back to 4477.
Meanwhile...
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| Almost two decades |
The afternoon saw another rally attempt... but it failed, with a distinct case of 'rats selling into the weekend'.
Volatility picked up into the weekend, the VIX settling +11.4% to 20.95, a notable close above the key 20 threshold, which bodes problematic for next Monday.
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| Its a sign! |
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| A glimpse of sun between the showers |
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| The twilight zone |
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Goodnight
from London
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