Thursday 20 October 2016

Renewed downside is due

US equity indexes closed moderately higher, sp +4pts @ 2144. The two leaders - Trans/R2K, settled higher by 0.7% and 0.4% respectively. VIX settled -5.7% @ 14.41. Near term outlook offers renewed downside, with the 2080/70s viable into early November.


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Summary

The past five days of price action are likely forming a small equity bear flag. As of late Friday, we'll have provisional confirmation of the flag, with a move <2140.

VIX opened in the 14s, and flash-printed a low of 13.87. Another increase in volatility seems a given within the near term, at least to the 17/18s... probably the 20/22 zone.

The ultimate issue is whether we see the very bearish sp'2050s.. with VIX launching to the mid/upper 20s. Right now, that still seems difficult.

Goodnight from London