200-day moving average perceived by many as demarcation line between bull and bear market VIX surges past 17-18 and nears two-year-plus 21-22 resistance, but yet to retreat (Re) action at/near previous breakdown points to decide who wins out Defensive sectors … Continued
VIX action yesterday constructive for equity bulls Medium- to long-term, equities have much more to go on the downside Near-term picture beginning to change, as beaten-down junk bonds and small-caps attract bids The morning gap-down in U.S. equities yesterday was … Continued
Since we got that VIX-spike signal four weeks ago and subsequent signs that equities are regaining momentum, this is the first time we are getting signals that they are worn out – at least near-term. Since the bottom at 1904.78 … Continued
One more day, and one more post-Great Recession high on the Nasdaq Composite. In fact, the index is at a 14-year high, and yesterday was able to build on Monday’s breakout. There is of course a lot to quibble over … Continued