Market news tagged #weekend
The pre-market Morning Read, the after-close wrap and a Friday recap: what moved, why it matters, and what it means for option sellers. Plain English, sourced.
4 articles tagged #weekend
Small caps rise, but the market’s signals remain divided
Small caps rose on September 4 while equal-weight stocks fell and $VIX edged higher. Index options and dated futures positions show a split risk picture ahead of the U.S. holiday.
CFTC split: asset managers +953,228, funds −315,204
Asset managers were net long 953,228 E-mini S&P 500 contracts while leveraged funds were net short 315,204. Friday’s small-cap weakness and calm $VIX make Monday’s confirmation decisive.
Weekend sentiment: AAII bears 44.4%, options stay call-heavy
U.S. markets are closed. AAII bearishness reached 44.4%, yet Friday’s Cboe equity put/call ratio was 0.62 and $VIX ended at 14.43—a split between caution and contained hedging.
Friday’s rebound broadened, but rates kept caution alive
U.S. markets are closed Sunday. On Friday, $IWM rose 0.77%, $RSP gained 0.63% and $VIX fell to 15.13, but a 4.74% 10-year Treasury yield kept the rebound from becoming an all-clear signal.
The free YieldCove newsletter
Get The Wheelhouse in your inbox
Three briefings a week — market context, practical wheel-strategy ideas and YieldCove updates. Free to read. Unsubscribe anytime.
Educational only — not financial advice.
PRO
Go deeper with Pro Tips
Actionable wheel playbooks from the desk — expirations, sizing, rolling and repair, with the exact numbers. Included with PRO.