3pm update – into the close

US equities have seen gains fully eroded. VIX has been the leading signal, spiking above yesterday afternoon’s high. Gold printed $2005.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

Opening SPX gap fully filled, with both upside VIX gaps filled.

*yours truly is comfortably… if mildly annoyed, on the sidelines.
I’ll be less so, once I find an acceptable re-short.
I’m averse to getting involved ahead of the weekend, unless we see another dumb bounce.

… but its entirely possible we just unravel to 3900 into the close/early tomorrow.


notable stock: TSLA

Reflective of the main market…. tired.

notable weakness: SQ

The ‘big short’ from Hindenburg is likely going to be a downward pressure on Block, for some considerable time. Great company/service, but Hinderburg’s assertions are not to be dismissed lightly.

notable strength: NVDA

Anyone buying into this… is wildly bold.

notable stock: AAPL

Today’s candle is spiky from green zone.
Downside red gap appears due within a few weeks.

back at the close…