Highlights from the August 13, 2021 Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose last week 31.48 points, ending at 4,468.00 and is up 18.95% YTD while the VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) fell to 15.4 from 17. Be sure to check out more of last week’s Leading Indicators here and stay tuned for Market Thoughts tomorrow!