Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are lower to start the week as investors turned cautious about a second wave of coronavirus infections. Germany and South Korea reported an increase in COVID-19 cases after easing lockdown restrictions. Analysts are now concerned continued weak economic data could lead to a longer global recession, and negative U.S. interest rates are now being priced into financial markets. The Federal Reserve will be hosting a webcast with Chairman Powell on Wednesday to give and economic outlook.
Markets:
The S&P 500 moved away from support at 2879.22 and finished the week higher at 2929.80. The move came with below-average volume, a small problem, and RSI did have a sharp move higher to close at 58.29. The index will need a follow-through day with above-average volume for the move to be considered a breakout. Potential resistance remains at 2985.93, with the 200-day moving average at 3001.97 as the possible next resistance.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term bullish.
John N. Lilly III
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠
Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠
Portfolio Manager, RJ
Partner, DJWMG
Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategist
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The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and changes of price movements.
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