Bearish start to the week

US equities closed very significantly lower, sp -36pts @ 2000 (intra low 1991). The two leaders - Trans/R2K, settled lower by -3.1% and -3.3% respectively. VIX settled lower by a notably 'odd' -7.4% @ 23.85. Near term outlook threatens the sp'2030/40s - with VIX 21/19, before 1950/25... with VIX 28/32.


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VIX'daily3

Summary

Last week's set of weekly candles were absolutely clear.... bearish engulfing... spiky tops.... offering downside of 3-4% this week.

This morning's declines took out an array of key supports, 2025, the 200dma, and the giant psy' level of 2K. Further downside to the 1950/25 zone remains valid by the weekend.

Most notable today, despite sp'1991, the VIX never reflected the equity weakness... opening a touch lower... and only hitting 26.39. It would seem if sp'1950/25... VIX 28/32.  The 40s look well out of range in the near term.


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Update on the bigger cycles...

sp'weekly1b

Note the lower bollinger band @ 1950, and that is a very valid target for this week.

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Note the red 'elder impulse' candle', the first red one we've had since February. The lower bollinger is offering the 1920s in the near term. From a grander multi-decade perspective, the deflationary doomer bears need a monthly close <1500 to have any justification for calling for sp'400 or Dow 5K - as I'm seeing touted again.

First things first. Lets see how the central banks react to sp'1700/1600s within the next 1-3 months.

Goodnight from London