Bond yields in Europe have stopped rising for the moment. Italian yields are at 6.68%, Spain is down a little to 6.43%, and France is also lower near 3.56%. And the euro is also getting another bounce today.
Commodities are mostly higher. The CRB index is up 0.5%; Gold prices are up a bit to $1725; silver and copper prices are also higher; but oil prices have slipped back to $98.50. With the global economy still slowing, it seemed odd that oil could keep up its recent trajectory that took it back above $100.
So far the materials stocks are leading the early action, while tech is lagging for a second day.
The 10-year is hovering right at that psychological 2.00% level; and the VIX which surged above 35 yesterday has pulled back -4% so far back near the 33 level. I have mentioned repeatedly that the VIX remaining stubbornly above the 30 level was indicating volatility would creep back into the market. I think some of the sharp pullbacks we've seen in the last week are prime examples.
Trading comment: It is said in the market that from failed moves come fast moves. I think that applies to yesterday's selloff. After the SPX broke that uptrend line that I have been watching, selling in the market picked up steam and the SPX quickly fell towards its 50-day average. This is a first area to look for support, around the 1205-06 area. Unfortunately, we have more policy decisions that will color the action coming up. The "Super Committee" as its called is supposed to vote on budget cuts and I think very few people if any think that they will actually be proactive in coming up with a proposal that will please the markets. Color me skeptical.
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