It just amazes me that there hasn’t been any demands for an investigation into this sell-off today, and with 23 minutes left of trading, I may be even speaking to soon to assume that we’ll even close in the red today. Knowing recent history, the algos may very well decide to ramp it up in epic proportions into the close. 

Nonetheless the market is showing signs of increased volatility with the VIX up over 11% at 15.30, the T2108 (% of stocks trading above their 40-day moving average) dropping 7.3% down to 75% and below the 50-day moving average for the first time since February. And decliners are trying to make a rare move above 2000 for the day. 

Overall its a good day for the bears and really, its a much needed breather for the market. Price action to the upside has been out of control, and has ignored a lot of issues surrounding this market of late (i.e. BOJ, GDP, Earnings, etc.). 

With that said, a little more downside action would be nice to see, and a move below 2059 would put April in the red for the month if it can pull it off

We’ll see what tomorrow holds. 

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