US equity indexes are mixed, with the Nasdaq sig’ higher, whilst the R2K and Dow are fractionally higher. VIX is comfortably holding above the key 20 threshold. WTIC has printed $73.11. Silver $30.73
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Summary
Its 11am… typical turn time. The bears should have opportunity into 2.30pm, and I’d note the FOMC mins are due 2pm.
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notable miner: GOLD
Barrick Gold lower with the sector, and with gold $2638. The latter not helped by higher bond yields.
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notable energy: OXY
Whacked lower with oil.
Yesterday’s black/spiky candle played out.
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notable airline: UAL
A new multi-year high… arguably partly due to lower oil/fuel prices.
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notable miner: ALB
Lower with other resource stocks, mostly due to China/HK.
time for a light lunch