Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are set for a big gain to start the week on encouraging data on a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Also, investors are pricing in more stimulus to help the U.S. economy out of the current slump. HHS Secretary Azar aid the U.S. is not seeing a rise in cases in most states that are opening up, and that has investors encouraged and in a bullish mood.
Markets:
The S&P 500 closed the week strong closing at 2863.70 just under potential resistance at 2879.22. Volume was above average for the third day in a row, and RSI moved higher to support the up move. So, a close above potential resistance at 2879.22 would be a bullish sign and could potentially attract new buyers. Potential support will remain at 2825.60 and then potentially the 50-day moving average at 2712.89.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term bearish.
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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