Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Net bullish Tuesday

US equity indexes mostly closed lower, SPX -45pts (0.6%) at 7064. Nasdaq comp' -0.6%. Dow -0.6%. The Transports settled +2.6%. R2K -1.1%

SPX - daily



VIX - daily


Summary

Equities saw early upside to SPX 7137, cooling to 7050, and settling moderately lower at 7064. 

Whilst most indexes settled lower, with new historic highs for the Nasdaq, R2K, and Transports, it should be seen as a net bullish day. 

Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 20.85, and settling +3.3% to 19.50. 

Sunny... but chilly


      Bullish spires

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