STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Friday, 18 February 2022

[Tansy_Gold]

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Friday, 18 February 2022

Previous SMW:
SMW for 17 February 2022




AT THE CLOSING BELL ON 17 February 2022


Dow Jones 34,312.03 -622.24 (1.78%)
S&P 500 4,380.26 -94.75 (2.12%)
Nasdaq 13,716.72 -407.38 (2.88%)

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Market Conditions During Trading Hours:

Google Finance
MarketWatch
Bloomberg
Stocktwits

(click on links for latest updates)

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Currencies:











Gold & Silver:






Petroleum:

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DU Economics Group Contributor Megathreads:

Progree's Economic Statistics (with links!)
mahatmakanejeeves' Rail Safety Megathread
mahatmakanejeeves' Oil Train Safety Megathread

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This thread contains opinions and observations. Individuals may post their experiences, inferences and opinions on this thread. However, it should not be construed as advice. It is unethical (and probably illegal) for financial recommendations to be given here.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Is the Black Swan Swoon Event here?

WWIII in Europe, gas shortages, political disarray, suppy chain stockouts, food crises, trucking blockades. I could post what I think but I would be wrong. I'm sort of ok - hedged slightly but fading. Will take protective measures on any bounce.

[progree]

2. Ughhh, S&P 500 closed Friday down 9.3% from its all time high. Close to a correction (-10%)

Closing values of S&P 500
4797   Jan 3 (all time closing high)
4349   Friday Feb 18
-9.3%
A correction is minus 10%