Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Midweek downside

US equity indexes closed very significantly lower, SPX -120pts (2.2%) at 5275. Nasdaq comp' -3.1%. Dow -1.7%. The Transports settled -2.2%. R2K -0.9%

SPX - daily

VIX - daily

Summary

US equities opened significantly lower, lead by the semicon giant of Nvidia. The SPX battled to build a low from the low 5300s, but then the Powell appeared...


... with the CEO of print central warning of higher inflation, with slower growth. The SPX duly printed a new intraday low 5220, if bouncing to settle at 5275.

Volatility picked up... the VIX printing a high of 34.96, and settling +8.4% to 32.64
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Bullish spring sunshine


Bullish spring green


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Goodnight from London
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