Thursday, 31 March 2022

March/Q1 settle on a bearish note

US equity indexes closed significantly lower, SPX -72pts (1.6%) at 4530. Nasdaq comp' -1.5%. Dow -1.6%. The Transports settled -1.6%. R2K -1.1%

SPX - daily

VIX - daily

Summary

US equities opened in minor chop mode, and much like Wednesday, saw considerable weak leaning chop. The closing hour turned somewhat ugly, for what was a rather strong case of end month/quarter sellers.

With equities spiraling lower into end month/Q1, volatility picked up, the VIX settling +6.4% to 20.56.

For the month... 

 

The SPX saw a net monthly gain of +156pts (3.6%) to 4530. Whilst this was above the 10MA, momentum still settled negative. Other US indexes, and other world markets fared less well.

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Bullish English Oak


March ending with Snow showers

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Goodnight from London
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