Thursday, 5 March 2026

Normal service for a Thursday

 US equity indexes closed broadly lower, SPX -38pts (0.6%) at 6830 . Nasdaq comp' -0.3%. Dow -1.6%. The Transports settled -2.9%. R2K -1.9%

SPX - daily


VIX - daily


Summary

US equities opened on a weak note. There were a few bounce attempts, but all failed, with the SPX sliding to 6770, and settling at 6830.

Volatility picked up, the VIX printing a high of 25.84, and settling +12.3% to 23.75. 
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Very hazy

 

    A fine evening


UK military on the move


Lucky people escaping the UK


Stasi... on the hunt




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