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Thursday, 2 April 2026

Into the Easter break

US equity indexes mostly closed on a positive note, SPX +7pts (0.1%) at 6582. Nasdaq comp' +0.2%. Dow -0.1%. The Transports settled +0.8%. R2K +0.7% 

SPX - daily


VIX - daily


Summary

US equities opened significantly lower, with the market riled up by the Presidential address. The SPX printed an early low of 6474, but saw an equally significant rebound to 6601. The afternoon saw considerable minor chop, settling fractionally higher at 6582.  

Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing an early high of 27.48, and cooling back to settle -2.7% to 23.87.
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Everything is turning green


Flying giant

 

Sunny, if still a chill... 11c/52f




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