US equity indexes closed on a positive note, SPX +43pts (0.6%) at 6878. Nasdaq comp' +0.5%. Dow +0.5%. The Transports settled +0.7%. R2K +1.1%
SPX - daily
VIX - daily

Summary
US equities began Christmas week on a positive note, the SPX printing 6882, and settling moderately higher at 6878. Volatility was ground lower for a third consecutive day, the VIX settling -5.6% to 14.08.
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