Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Midweek bounce

US equity indexes closed significantly higher, SPX +79pts (1.1%) at 7432. Nasdaq comp' +1.5%. Dow +1.3%. The Transports settled +2.5%. R2K +2.3%

SPX – daily


VIX – daily


Summary

US equities opened moderately higher, clawing upward to settle sig' higher at 7432.  Volatility was ground lower, the VIX settling -3.4% to 17.44. 


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