US equity indexes closed rather mixed, SPX +21pts (0.4%) at 5469. Nasdaq comp' +1.3%. Dow -0.8%. The Transports settled -0.8%. R2K -0.3%
SPX - daily
VIX - daily
Summary
It was another day of considerable minor chop.
Volatility was ground lower, the VIX settling -3.7% to 12.84.
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| The sun remains distinctly active |
| Bullish trees |
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| FDX1, descending into earnings. |
| A fine summers day |
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