Thursday, 19 February 2026

A red Thursday

US equity indexes mostly closed on a weak note, SPX -19pts (-0.3%) at 6861. Nasdaq comp' -0.3%. Dow -0.5%. The Transports settled -1.6%. R2K +0.2%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily



Summary

US equities opened on a weak note, with the market rightly concerned about a looming US attack on Iran. The SPX cooled to 6833, if recovering to settle 6861. 

Volatility remained elevated, the VIX settling +3.1% at 20.23.

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