Monday, 27 October 2025

3pm update - into the close

US equities are set for sig' gains. VIX is due to settle in the 16/15s, reflective of a mainstream that is hopeful of a rate cut, and Trump-Xi... due to meet in South Korea this Thursday. 


sp'60min

VIX'60min


Summary

Regardless of the exact close, with a new hist' high, its been a very bullish start to the week. 
The s/t cyclical setup favours the bears, but the bigger daily cycles will favour the bulls into the Wed' FOMC announcement. 

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notable stock: NXPI


NXP Semicon has earnings in AH... which should be fine. 
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notable stock: UPS

United Parcel Service has earnings early Tuesday. 
My concern would be the slowing economy.
The one upside... cheap oil/fuel.
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notable health: UNH

 


UnitedHealth has earnings early Tues'.
The cyclical setup favours the bulls... although the cautious will leave alone. 

notable strength: TSLA 


Leading the main market upward.

notable miner: NEM


Reflective of the sector, which could see net downside into/across November. 

back at the close...