10am update – opening weakness

US equities open on a weak note. USD +0.3% at 98.34.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

S/t structure of a bear flag, has been provisionally confirmed.
To fully confirm, need <6343… which would offer 6271… by early Friday.


notable stock: INTC

As the market awaits news of the US govt’ buying 10% or so.

notable stock: BA

Hopes of a 500 jet sale to China.

notable retail: WMT

Earnings were mixed…
EPS 68cents vs 74est. Rev’ y/y +4.8% to $177.4bn vs 176.2est.

The stock has a clear m/t double top from the $104s.

notable car: TSLA

Gigafactory fire in Germany… perhaps due to Arson via the Volcano Group