Monday, 20 July 2026

Lower on the failed ceasefire

US equity indexes closed on a weak note, SPX -14pts (0.2%) at 7443. Nasdaq comp' -0.05%. Dow -0.6%. The Transports settled -1.2%. R2K -0.5%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily


Summary

Equities opened positive, but it didn't take long for a few indexes to turn red. The afternoon saw renewed adverse war headlines, with even the SPX turning red, settling at 7443.

Volatility was a little mixed, the VIX printing a low of 17.41, but recovering to settle -0.6% to 18.65. 



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