Highlights from the October 21, 2022 Leading Indicator Watch: The S&P 500 rose 169.68 points, ending at 3,752.75 and is down 21.26% YTD brought on by good corporate earnings. The VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) fell to 30 from 32.5. Be sure to check out more of last week’s Leading Indicators here and stay tuned for the latest in Market Thoughts.