Closing Brief

US equity indexes mostly closed on a weak note, SPX -59pts (0.8%) at 7515. Nasdaq comp’ -1.5%. Dow -0.3%. The Transports settled +0.15%. R2K -0.8%

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Summary

closing hour action: new intraday low of 7506, testing a key price threshold. S/t momentum settled moderately negative.

Awaiting earnings from AERO, FBK

… and that concludes a Monday. A bearish start to the week, but other than tech, nothing of any real significance. The s/t cyclical setup favours the bulls, but Tuesday will likely trade red… at least briefly. CPI or Warsh would be two leading excuses.

notable bond yield proxy: TNX

The US 10yr yield printing 4.618%
My core premise is a breakout >5.00%, and onward to 7.00%, which would ironically be bullish, especially the fins.

notable bond ETF: TLT

Higher yields > lower bonds

notable crypto: Bitcoin

Crypto dragged down by the main market.

notable crypto stock: MSTR

Friday’s black candle played out. $50 appears an eventuality.


… as the sun still hasn’t set on me.  Have a good evening

More later on the VIX and Indexes, by 6pm EDT