Journal ·
Thursday, 30 April 2026
Regime NeutralMarket regime
Neutral — the model's authoritative close-of-day read. VIX 16.89 (calm, vol easing). Breadth 58.8% (515/876) of names above their 50-day EMA (mixed — about half of names in primary uptrends). SPY closed 718.41 — +8.6% vs its 200-EMA (661.32).
Key numbers
| Metric | Level | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Regime | Neutral | Close-of-day read |
| VIX | 16.89 | Calm — vol easing |
| Breadth >50-day EMA | 58.8% (515/876) | Mixed — about half of names in primary uptrends |
| SPY close | 718.41 | +8.6% vs 200-EMA (661.32) |
Regime assessment
The model reads neutral: the signals are mixed, neither confirming a rally nor pointing to stress.
Status
Close-of-day regime for 30 April 2026: neutral.