Wednesday, 22 October 2025

The trade headlines continue

US equity indexes closed broadly lower, SPX -35pts (0.5%) at 6699. Nasdaq comp' -0.9%. Dow -0.7%. The Transports settled -1.4%. R2K -1.5%

SPX - daily

VIX - daily

Summary

US equities opened broadly flat, if taking a sig' swing lower on another trade related headline, the SPX printing 6655, and settling at 6699.  Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 21.01, and cooling back to settle +4.1% at 18.60. 

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