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AI IPO Animal Spirits Push Back, but VIX 18 and Hormuz Keep It Red
Tuesday's open is a second repair attempt after Friday's equity/vol break: the S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, Russell, semis, and Asia's chip complex are all bouncing while Brent falls toward $91 and WTI toward $88. That is real improvement, but VIX near 18, fragile Iran/Israel ceasefire language, Wednesday CPI, and mega-AI IPO risk appetite keep the stance RED rather than YELLOW.
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