3pm update – into the close

US equities are very choppy, battling to settle net positive. VIX  has cooled from the 31s to 28s… as many are rightly expecting a multi-day bounce. Natural target are the sp’4380/90s. WTIC has bounced 95>98s. USD is +0.5% at 101.74… overlooked by many.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

I’d still be open to another wave lower to 4188/73… but the risks/reward for those buying here are pretty good.


notable dow component: MSFT

Buyers ahead of earnings Tues’ AH. I’d lean to a bounce (with the main market)… but broadly… $270 to fail.

notable Dow component: DIS

One of those stocks that have been distinctly strong today. S/t bullish… with Moon Knight!

notable stock: CLF

Rough day… now the issue is how high a bounce. Psy’ $30 looks realistic. Anything >32/33s looks a stretch.

notable energy: OXY

We have a very spiky reversal candle from around the 50dma. S/t bullish… even if Tuesday is partly weak.

back at the close…