12pm update -marginal declines

Most US indexes are already pretty close to achieving a full reversal of the early morning weakness. A daily close in the sp'1890s is still viable. Metals are holding minor gains, with Gold +$1.


sp'60min

Summary

Little to add. There remains plenty of time today for the broader market to turn positive.

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VIX update from Mr T



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time to cook


12.10pm.  Dow/SP break new lows...hmm.  I suppose some might call it a sub'c or 3... , but still...it is a problem. R2K remains under real pressure..not far from the Thursday spike lows.