Monday, 4 May 2026

Leaning weak

US equity indexes closed on a weak note, SPX -29pts (0.4%) at 7200. Nasdaq comp' -0.2%. Dow -1.1%. The Transports settled -4.8%. R2K -0.6%

SPX – daily

 



VIX – daily



Summary

US equities opened a little choppy, but took a broad swing lower on war news, the SPX printing 7174. The afternoon saw considerable chop, settling moderately lower at 7200. 

Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing a high of 19.08, and settling +7.6% at 18.29.  
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Fast growth


Mostly cloudy


Homeward





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