Thursday, 23 July 2026

A red Thursday

US equity indexes closed significantly lower, SPX -90pts (1.2%) at 7408. Nasdaq comp' -2.1%. Dow -1.0%. The Transports settled -0.1%. R2K -0.6%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

Equities opened significantly lower, not helped by soaring oil. The SPX printed 7386, if recovering to settle at 7408. 

Volatility picked up, the VIX printing 20.31, and settling +12.4% to 18.70.

A fine summer's day
 
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