2pm update - looking stuck

The main indexes are looking maxed out at sp'1696, with the VIX -3% in the 12.30s. Despite the earlier fed chatter on taper, bulls look highly unlikely to close in the 1700s. The key high of 1709 still looks fine in the mid-term. Metals remain weak, Gold -$14


sp'60min

Summary

Hmm, it is somewhat tempting to launch a re-short of the indexes, but really, I just don't see any downside power until next week.

Bears also face two major QEs on Thur/Friday, never mind a likely choppy opex.
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*AAPL still looks good for 485/490 by opex.

stay tuned