11am update – morning chop

US equities remain in chop mode, as the market is burning off s/t oversold conditions. The setup offers another cooling wave on Wed/Thurs’…. before Santa (although I remain concerned he is also under effective house arrest). USD is +0.4% in the 90.32s.. which is a particular pressure on commodities.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

Little to add.. for what is just s/t chop.
VIX appears floored from the 23s, which is a problem for equities.


notable bond ETF: TLT

Yields are a little cooler. For now, we still have a valid double floor from the $154s.

notable financial: BAC

Just some cooling after yesterday’s new multi-month high.

notable strength: CRSR

Yesterday’s bullish engulfing candle has played out, as new hist’ highs are on the menu in early 2021. Momentum has turned positive.

time for a light lunch…