3pm update – into the close

US equities remain in minor chop mode. VIX has been ground back lower into the 16s, as the mainstream have near zero concern ahead of the next CPI. USD is +0.1% at 101..13

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VIX’60min

Summary

Little to add… for what has been a day of minor chop.
S/t overbought conditions have been burnt off by around 40%, which is enough for another up wave early Tuesday. The issue is whether CPI-Wednesday will break a new high.

I want to re-short with the 4160s… or preferably 4170/80s.


notable stock: PYPL

Paypal has earnings in AH.
The stock remains m/t horror.

notable stock: DVN

Devon Energy has earnings in AH, which will be very good. The stock is m/t broken.

notable strength: AMD

Recent news that MSFT is partnering up… is arguably still helping.

notable horror: TSN

Outright horror for Tyson Foods, as the US consumer is cutting back. Q2 has to be expected to be more difficult.

back at the close…