12pm update – lunchtime chop

US equities remain in minor chop mode. VIX is churning the 15s, reflective of a very complacent mainstream.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

S/t momentum has turned negative.
Bulls could argue we’re just seeing consolidation ahead of another higher high. Massive resistance around 4390/4400.


notable bond yield proxy: TNX, 60min

Yields are sig’ higher. Teal gap tagged, but that does leave a new downside gap.

notable fin: PYPL

Bearish engulfing candle.

notable retail: M

Bearish engulfing candle.
Christmas isn’t going to be easy for old school retail.

notable miner: NEM

Newmont has finalised the merger with Newcrest Mining

Having skipped breakfast, its time for a much needed lunch…