Friday, 17 July 2026

Falling into the weekend

US equity indexes closed broadly lower, SPX -76pts (1.0%) at 7457. Nasdaq comp' -1.4%. Dow -0.8%. The Transports settled -0.4%. R2K -0.5% 

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

US equities opened significantly lower, especially pressured by Asian markets. There was a bounce from 7431 to 7498. The afternoon saw renewed cooling to settle sig' lower at 7457. 

Volatility climbed into the weekend, the VIX printing 19.50, and settling +12.2% to 18.77 
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The twilight zone

 

The crescent moon and Venus

 

Next full moon is Fed day... July 29th




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