Journal ·
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Regime NeutralMarket regime
Neutral — the model's authoritative close-of-day read. VIX 18.81 (elevated, vol firming). Breadth 53.0% (517/976) of names above their 50-day EMA (mixed — about half of names in primary uptrends). SPY closed 711.59 — +7.6% vs its 200-EMA (661.17).
Key numbers
| Metric | Level | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Regime | Neutral | Close-of-day read |
| VIX | 18.81 | Elevated — vol firming |
| Breadth >50-day EMA | 53.0% (517/976) | Mixed — about half of names in primary uptrends |
| SPY close | 711.59 | +7.6% vs 200-EMA (661.17) |
Regime assessment
The model reads neutral: the signals are mixed, neither confirming a rally nor pointing to stress.
Status
Close-of-day regime for 29 April 2026: neutral.