Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Positive ahead of the Fed

US equity indexes closed on a positive note, SPX +16pts (0.25%) at 6716. Nasdaq comp' +0.5%. Dow +0.1%. The Transports settled +1.1%. R2K +0.6%

SPX - daily


VIX - daily


Summary

US equities opened moderately higher, with the SPX printing an early high of 6754, cooling to 6710, and settling at 6716. Volatility was lower for the sixth day of seven, the VIX settling -4.8% to 22.37
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A fine Tuesday... with spring due Friday, 2.46pm GMT




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