Tuesday 5 October 2021

Bouncy Tuesday

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +45pts (1.0%) at 4345. Nasdaq comp' +1.2%. Dow +0.9%. The Transports settled +1.8%. R2K +0.3%

SPX - daily5

VIX - daily3

Summary

US equities opened on a positive note, and built significant gains into the afternoon.

Meanwhile...

A dark winter is ahead, and I wonder how many of those currently on the streets of Philadelphia will make it to spring 2022. Few care... least of all, those on Capitol Hill. 
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The afternoon saw considerable chop, printing 4369, but leaning a little weak into the close, and settling at 4345. Volatility was ground lower, the VIX settling -7.2% to 21.30.  
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Twilight... ahead of the Dark Winter

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Goodnight from London
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