Friday, 21 August 2026

Positive OPEX

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, SPX +33pts (0.4%) at 7674. Nasdaq comp' +0.4%. Dow +1.0%. The Transports settled +0.9%. R2K +0.8%

SPX – daily

VIX – daily

Summary

US equities opened moderately higher, with the SPX printing a high of 7697. The afternoon saw some cooling to settle moderately higher at 7674. 

Volatility was ground lower into the weekend, the VIX settling -5.5% to 15.13.  

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