3pm update – into the close

US equities are battling to hold moderate gains, as s/t momentum is on the high side, and just starting to weaken. USD is recovering a little, -0.2% in the 90.32s.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

We have a very subtle cyclical rollover from 3711… 1pt below what is a viable LEFT shoulder (Dec’9th). Strong confirmation if a cooling wave to 3650s or a little lower within 1-3 days.

VIX appears cyclically floored… need the 23s to offer some clarity.


notable financial: PYPL

Paypal is due to settle lower, but that is after yet another new hist’ high.
RBC 218>245

notable strength: DIS

The mouse is set for sig’ gains, helped by a couple of upgrades. Psy’200 isn’t a stretch by March/April.

notable energy: OXY

A strong day for Occidental. M/t bullish.. with the sector.

notable tech: AMD

A sixth day lower, as the 50dma appears on track.

back at the close…