Pre-vote bullish hysteria

US equity indexes closed broadly higher, sp +12pts @ 2083 (intra high 2100). The two leaders - Trans/R2K, both settled higher by 1.1%. VIX settled -5.4% @ 18.37 (intra low 16.59). Near term outlook threatens Tuesday morning upside - as Yellen is due before the US Senate, before some pre-vote cooling.


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Summary

So, Mr Market managed to run the sp'2085 short-stops, and teased the bull maniacs with a morning high at the 2100 threshold.

However, there was some distinct cooling into the close, and that made for some rather spiky daily candles.

Yellen is due tomorrow morning, which threatens another push higher, but considering the daily spiky candles... a push (if briefly) above 2100 will be difficult.


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BREXIT chatter from Mr Long with Mish




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How will the UK vote?

I don't know. No one knows. Anyone who says with confidence they know how the vote will go is either lying... or just deluded. What can be said though, the vote will likely be very close.

I can only imagine the frustration in one of the political camps, if the final vote is no more than 2-3% split.

My guess right now? Based on a number of factors, I'm leaning on a 'remain' vote. The example of the failed 2014 Scottish vote for independence, is testament that a majority of the UK populace broadly lean conservative.

If instead the UK vote to leave... then markets are currently grossly mispriced. We shall soon find out... almost certainly before the Friday close.

Goodnight from London