Sentiment indicators -- Market volatility is mixed with equities nearing the unchanged mark Broad market volatility is mixed on the day with equities nearly unchanged. The Nasdaq (+0.3%) is modestly outperforming the other major indices (SPX -0.3% and Dow -0.42). Market volatility initially pushed higher as market averages turned modestly weaker following the below consensus confidence data. The "fear gauges" have moved off their highs with the VXN turning negative on the day with modest outperformance in the Nasdaq. The VIX is currently +0.90 (+3.7%) at 25.18, while the more tech-focused VXN (Nasdaq Volatility Index) is -0.06 (-0.2%) at 25.59. The CBOE put/call ratio is currently at 0.80, indicating higher call trading than put trading.