Volatility – Weekly Analysis

We open the weekly series, as usual, with Volatility, because VIX often gives the earliest warning before equities confirm the next major move. Although, with so many interesting signals developing in Energy, Precious Metals, and several other corners of the market this week, choosing where to begin was not that obvious. In this VIX Technical Analysis, we examine the latest candlestick signals, momentum shifts, and multi-timeframe structure to determine whether volatility is preparing for another expansion—or simply pausing before the next move. CANDLES Daily Weekly This week delivered the bullish volatility spike we were watching for, but the weekly closes did not speak in unison. VX and US VIX are leaning bullish, with their weekly technicals still supporting the possibility of further upside. SPX VIX and VIXY, however, are leaning bearish, with their weekly structures looking more neutral than decisively weak. Putting the entire volatility complex together, the balance of…