US indexes closed somewhat weak, sp -11pts @ 1985. The two leaders - Trans/R2K, settled u/c and -1.0% respectively. Near term outlook is for the sp'1973/70 zone, before resuming back upward.
sp'daily5
Dow
Summary
The bulls managed a strong climb from sp'1904 to 2011, whilst the best the bears seem likely to be able to do is a 38% retrace.. to the low 1970s.
New historic highs look likely in late Sept/early October.
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Closing update from Riley
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a little more later...