Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Midweek swings

US equity indexes closed very mixed, SPX -35pts (0.5%) at 6882. Nasdaq comp' -1.5%. Dow +0.5%. The Transports settled +2.4%. R2K -0.8%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily



Summary

US equities opened choppy, the SPX printing 6936, but swinging lower to 6838, and recovering to settle at 6882. Volatility picked up some more, the VIX printing 21.24, and settling +3.6% to 18.64.  

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Winter sun
 

The sun remains active

On the right... sunspot group 4366

 

A fine day

 
Spring is coming


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