11am update - few buyers at these levels

US equities are bearishly subdued, with the sp' failing to hold the 2100 threshold, along with the 50dma at 2098. A daily close under 2090 - along with VIX in the mid 14s will offer clarity for the rest of the week. USD has turned fractionally negative, but the metals and oil remain weak.


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Dow, weekly'1b

Summary

So.. who wants to buy the Dow? The bigger weekly cycle remains ugly... with 17k as first target. Certainly, 17k looks tough to hit this week... but from a pure cyclical perspective... the trend is in favour of the bears.

For now... I'm very content to sit back for a few days... and just be patient on the short side.

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notable weakness:  coal miners, CNX -3.5%... as King O' set to announce measures this afternoon.

strength: Airlines, UAL +3.8%
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AAPL continues to look vulnerable...

A break into the $118s would be powerfully bearish for the broader market.