Monday, 30 December 2019

2019 to settle

US equity indexes closed moderately weak, sp -18pts (0.6%) at 3221. Nasdaq comp' -0.7%. The Transports settled -0.6%.

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Summary

US equities opened in minor chop mode, and then saw a moderate wave lower to sp'3216. There was a little bounce, with renewed cooling in the afternoon.

Volatility picked up, with the VIX settling +10.3% at 14.82.

*Tuesday will see a normal market close at 4pm EST. For the chartists out there - yours truly included, the monthly, yearly, and decadal settlements will merit considerable attention.
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The sun is soon to set on 2019

Next full moon is Jan'10th
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Goodnight from London
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