- S&P futures up 0.3% after US equities finished mostly lower on Tuesday but ended off worst levels.
- Asian equities mostly higher overnight with Japan leading the way, up nearly 1%, though China declined.
- European markets seeing solid gains.
- Treasuries weaker across the curve.
- Dollar firmer vs yen, a bit weaker on the euro cross.
- Gold up 0.5% after gaining more than 1.0% in the prior session. WTI crude up 1.4%.
- Our options team spotted “50 Cent” VIX trader again buying 150k March VIX calls
- Going to look at some daily and weekly charts on today’s Daily Note
First Call February 19, 2020
