The market has spent nearly the entire week in a tight range, frustruating both bulls and bears.
Equity-only put-call ratios have continued to remain on buy signals, despite some occasional heavy put buying during the week.
Market breadth has been strong, for the most part. As a result, breadth remains on a buy signal, too.
Volatility indices ($VIX and $VXO) have drifted down to very low levels. In general, the decline in volatity is bullish for stocks.
In summary, the intermediate-term indicators are all bullish. The only problem seems to be the possible overbought conditions in breadth and $VIX.
Lawrence G. McMillan is the author of two best selling books on options, including Options as a Strategic Investment, recognized as essential resources for any serious option trader's library.
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