Markets Final Hour Snapshot

From Between the Hedges:

Stocks Falling into Final Hour on Escalating Iraq Tensions, Global Growth Fears, Yen Strength, Transport/Retail Sector Weakness

Posted by Gary .....at 3:27 PM

Broad Equity Market Tone:

• Advance/Decline Line: Substantially Lower
  

• Sector Performance: Most Sectors Declining
  

• Volume: Below Average

• Market Leading Stocks: Underperforming

Equity Investor Angst:

• Volatility(VIX) 12.50 +7.76%

• Euro/Yen Carry Return Index 143.96 -.12%

• Emerging Markets Currency Volatility(VXY) 6.54 -1.36%

• S&P 500 Implied Correlation 53.93 +4.77%

• ISE Sentiment Index 80.0 -21.57%

• Total Put/Call .82 +10.81%

• NYSE Arms 1.48 +45.74% 

Credit Investor Angst:

• North American Investment Grade CDS Index 59.64 +2.10%

• European Financial Sector CDS Index 60.02 -.17%...

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