Thursday, 5 February 2026

A naturally red Thursday

US equity indexes closed significantly lower, SPX -84pts (1.2%) at 6798. Nasdaq comp' -1.6%. Dow -1.2%. The Transports settled -0.9%. R2K -1.8%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily



Summary

US equities opened broadly lower. There were numerous bounce attempts, but they were all sold into, the SPX printing a low of 6780, and settling at 6798.

Volatility significantly climbed, the VIX printing 23.10, and settling +16.8% to 21.77.


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