Monday, 15 December 2025

Failed gains

US equity indexes closed a little weak, SPX -10pts (0.2%) at 6816. Nasdaq comp' -0.6%. Dow -0.1%. The Transports settled -0.2%. R2K -0.8%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily




Summary

Equities opened moderately higher, with the SPX printing 6861, but the gains were shaky, and fully eroded to 6801. The afternoon saw considerable chop, settling a little lower at 6816.

Volatility picked up a little, the VIX settling +4.8% to 16.50. 

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