US equity indexes closed broadly lower, SPX -56pts (1.3%) at 4300. Nasdaq comp' -2.1%. Dow -0.9%. The Transports settled -0.3%.
SPX - daily5
VIX - daily3
Summary
US equities opened on a weak note, with the SPX spiraling lower, and quickly taking out last Friday's low.
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The afternoon saw considerable chop, leaning a little upward from the morning low of 4278, to settle at 4300. Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 24.58, and settling +8.6% to 22.96.
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