I started using Technical Indicators, as an, "Aid," to several Trading Strategies. In addition to tracking three Indices, I have been monitoring the VIX. This morning I noticed the VIX is above 20. A median point of fear, indicating that Investors are shifting money to Options. It seems likely the shift could be money migrating away from Treasuries. An auction, Treasury Yields are elevated more than I recall seeing in a long time, which means Investors are not bidding highly. But the Stock Market has been declining as well. However, I believe the Stock Market decline is a result of mounting turmoil. The Nation seems divided, The House is lacking a Speaker and World War III might be unfolding. Regardless of what is causing the fear, the VIX crossed above twenty and is above the 20, 45, 90, and 120 day moving average. While twenty is not overly extreme, it signals fear is growing.
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