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Friday, October 17, 2025
Indices: Nasdaq 100 +0.65% | S&P 500 +0.53% | Dow +0.52% | Russell 2000 -0.60%
Sectors: 9 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Consumer Staples led, gaining +1.33%. Utilities lagged, falling -0.35%.
Commodities: Crude Oil fell -0.54% to a five-month low of $57.15 per barrel. Gold dropped -2.12% to $4,213 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index rose +0.21% to $98.54.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently down -1.44% to $106,648. Ethereum is down -1.39% to $3,840.
Volatility: The Volatility Index slid -17.91% to 20.77.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.011%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
π Today's Chart of the Day was shared by @DualityResearch.
- The Volatility Index ($VIX) closed more than -28% off its highs today, marking the 6th largest drop from an intraday peak since 1991.
- It opened higher by more than +12% this morning and spiked to 29 before ending the day at 20.77. It managed to avoid a three-week winning streak, falling -4.1% overall this week.
- Duality also pointed out that the S&P 500 averaged a gain of +9.2% over the next three months after similar intraday $VIX drawdowns of -25% or greater.
The Takeaway: The $VIX closed more than -28% off its intraday high today, marking the sixth-largest intraday vol crash in recent decades. When volatility unwinds this sharply, it often signals that a relief rally is around the corner for the S&P 500.
Quote of the Day
"I believe most things can be said in a few lines."
- Enzo Ferrari
Top Links
Your Time Horizon Called β It Says Relax - TrendLabs
JC Parets discusses the importance of knowing your time frame.
Goldβs Uptrend Is Entering Historic Territory - The Daily Number
Grant Hawkridge examines the relentless uptrend in Gold.
Staples & Brazil Jump 1.5% while Gold Miners, Silver, Metals Trade Pullback - Trading Trends
John Salama breaks down this week's price action and the key trends to watch in the near term.
The Big Levels for Crypto - Alfonso's Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos highlights some key levels for Bitcoin and Solana.
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