Thursday 16 June 2022

A typically red Thursday

US equity indexes closed powerfully lower, SPX -123pts (3.2%) at 3666. Nasdaq comp' -4.1%. Dow -2.4%. The Transports settled -3.4%. R2K -4.6%.

SPX - daily

VIX - daily

Summary

US equities opened very significantly lower, with the SPX spiraling into the 3600s.

Meanwhile...


Even CNBC are running with the notion of an economic slowdown. How long until they accept its actually a recession?' Q2 GDP - due July 28th, will likely make it official.

The afternoon saw the SPX print a new cycle low of 3639, with a moderate rally into the close.

Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 34.82, and settling +11.2% to 32.95.
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Goodnight from London
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