Friday, 2 January 2026

2026 begins

US equity indexes mostly closed on a positive note, SPX +12pts (0.2%) at  6858. Nasdaq comp' -0.03%. Dow +0.7%. The Transports settled +1.0%. R2K +1.0% 

SPX - daily


VIX - daily


Summary

US equities opened moderately higher, the SPX pushing to 6894. There was some cooling to 6824, with a late bounce to settle 6858. Volatility was ground lower into the weekend, the VIX settling -2.9% to 14.51. 




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