Friday, 20 February 2026

Tariff related swings

US equity indexes closed on a positive note, SPX +47pts (0.7%) at 6909. Nasdaq comp' +0.9%. Dow +0.5%. The Transports settled +1.8%. R2K +0.01%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily



Summary

US equities opened on a weak note, the SPX printing an early low of 6836, but swinging upward to 6915, and settling moderately higher at 6909. 

Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing an opening high of 21.21, and settling -5.6% to 19.09. 


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