Capital.com Research Team

Volatility in the stock market remained very high on Wednesday, 15 October, with sharp moves in both directions as equities searched for a clear path forward ahead of October’s option expiry.

Volatility appears to be in the driver’s seat for markets, with trade-related headlines unsettling investors late in the session on 14 October.

US markets rebounded on Monday, 13 October, following Friday’s sharp sell-off.

The S&P 500 fell by more than 2.7% on Friday following rising trade tensions between the US and China. This resulted in the index breaking several technical indicators during the decline, including a drop below the 20-day moving average.

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