It was a bullish week for US equity indexes, with
net weekly gains ranging from +0.9% (Nasdaq comp'), +0.7% (Dow), +0.6% (SPX), +0.4% (NYSE comp'), to +0.3% (Trans).
Lets take our regular look at five of the main US indexes
sp'500
The SPX climbed for a 5th consecutive week, the 11th of 12, breaking a new historic high of 3247, settling +18pts (0.6%) to 3240. RSI 74s are the highest since Jan'2018.
Nasdaq comp'
Dow
NYSE comp'
Trans
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Summary
All five US equity indexes saw net weekly gains.
The Nasdaq lead the way higher, whilst the Transports lagged.
The SPX, Nasdaq comp', Dow, and NYSE comp', broke new historic highs.
YTD price performance:
The Nasdaq comp' is currently +35.7%. The SPX +29.2% and the Dow +22.8%. The NYSE comp' is +22.6%, with the Trans +19.3%
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Looking ahead
It will be a short four day trading week.
M - Intl' trade, wholesale invent', pending home sales, Dallas Fed' manu'
T - Case-Shiller HPI, FHFA HPI, Chicago PMI, consumer con'
W - CLOSED for New Years Day
T - Weekly jobs, PMI manu', FOMC mins (2pm), Fed bal' sheet (4.30pm)
F - Vehicle sales, ISM manu', EIA Pet' & NG reports.
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Final note
There are just two trading days left of the year/decade. The 2020s are about to dawn, and I'll leave it at that.
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Saturday, 28 December 2019
Friday, 27 December 2019
Chop into the weekend
US equity indexes closed a little mixed, sp +0.1pts at 3240. Nasdaq comp' -0.2%. Dow +0.1%. The Transports settled -0.1%.
sp'daily5
VIX'daily3
Summary
US equities opened on a positive note, and it was enough to generate new historic highs in the SPX, Nasdaq comp', Dow, and NYSE comp'. The rest of the day comprised minor chop, leaning on the weaker side.
Volatility remained broadly subdued, with the VIX settling +6.2% at 13.43.
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sp'daily5
VIX'daily3
Summary
US equities opened on a positive note, and it was enough to generate new historic highs in the SPX, Nasdaq comp', Dow, and NYSE comp'. The rest of the day comprised minor chop, leaning on the weaker side.
Volatility remained broadly subdued, with the VIX settling +6.2% at 13.43.
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| There is not much sun left of 2019 |
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Thursday, 26 December 2019
Boxing day gains
US equity indexes closed moderately higher, sp +16pts (0.5%) at 3239. Nasdaq comp' +0.8%. Dow +0.4%. The Transports settled +0.3%.
sp'daily5
VIX'daily3
Summary
US equities saw further algo-bot upward melt, which was more than enough to generate new index historic highs. VIX remained subdued in the 12s. There is little reason to expect Friday to be any different.
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sp'daily5
VIX'daily3
Summary
US equities saw further algo-bot upward melt, which was more than enough to generate new index historic highs. VIX remained subdued in the 12s. There is little reason to expect Friday to be any different.
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