US equity indexes mostly closed on a positive note, SPX +15pts (0.3%) at 4545. Nasdaq comp' +0.3%. Dow +0.4%. The Transports settled -4.7%. R2K +1.1%.
SPX - daily
VIX - daily
Summary
US equities opened a little higher, but the gains were already eroding from within pre-market, and it didn't take long for indexes to turn negative. The Transports lead the way lower, with other markets turning moderately lower into the early afternoon.
The afternoon saw considerable chop, with a mini ramp into the close.
Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing 20.86, but settling -4.5% to 19.63.
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| Rough Friday for the Transports |
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| Sunny... but feeling icy |
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