Monday, 16 March 2026

White Monday

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +67pts (1.0%) at 6699. Nasdaq comp' +1.2%. Dow +0.8%. The Transports settled +0.7%. R2K +1.0%

SPX - daily


VIX - daily


Summary

Whilst a fair number of the usual suspects were touting 'Black Monday' across the weekend, the reality was rather different. US equities opened broadly higher, with the SPX pushing to 6729, and settling at 6699.

Volatility was lower for the fifth day of six, the VIX settling -13.5% to 23.51. 




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