Friday, 24 October 2025

The 6800s

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +53pts (0.8%) at 6791. Nasdaq comp' +1.1%. Dow +1.0%. The Transports settled +0.2%. R2K +1.3%

SPX - daily

VIX - daily

Summary

The day begin with the latest CPI data...
Headline y/y: 3.0% vs 2.9% prior
Core y/y: 3.0% vs 3.1% prior 

Equities opened broadly higher, with the SPX clawing upward to print a new hist' high of 6807, and settling broadly higher at 6791. Volatility was ground lower for the fifth day of six, the VIX settling -5.4% to 16.37  
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