12pm update – lunchtime chop

As Powell continues to talk to the US Senate, equities remain in minor chop mode… if mostly leaning positive. USD is +0.3% in the 102s… which isn’t helping commodities.

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VIX’60min

Summary

Chop chop… chop, with s/t momentum likely to turn positive Friday morning.

We have clarity on rate hikes…
July 26th and Nov’ 1st.   Pin it to your desk.


notable stock: AAPL

Apple pushing for a new hist’ high before the weekend.
FPE 28s… as this is distinctly pricey.

notable weakness: MRNA

A fourth day lower, breaking a new low for the year. What a shame!

notable regional bank: PACW

PacWest is arguably in the top three due to fail. Momentum has turned negative.

notable REIT: VNO

A fourth day lower. Price structure is similar to KRE. Momentum due to turn negative.