Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. markets are set for a higher open as investors remain upbeat on reopening and vaccine efforts following the holiday weekend. The latest reports indicate that daily coronavirus cases and deaths are flat and declining in most states. Also, more governors are easing lockdown restrictions and allowing more businesses to reopen. Investors will also be watching more economic reports announced this week, and they will be hoping to see an uptick in economic activity.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded within the trading range of 2913.86-2954.86 on Friday. The index closed at 2955.45, and the trading came with low volume due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday. RSI was flat and closed at a value of 57.74, which is typical for a low volume trading day. We still believe a move higher is the next move, which could take out potential resistance at 2954.68 and the 200-day moving average of 2999.36.
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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