Despite the move lower in VIX, SPY, DIA and VTI just cannot get it going as all three remain below Q4Ps. QQQ held its OctP again and higher after hours. If you are long, you just don't want to see USA mains being sold on a QP day after day. Keep hedges, and be ready to add. DXY strength is likely putting a cap on things, and that may soon undo the global stock strength as well.
SPY and VIX below.