Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures were down 1.75% as recovery hopes continue to contend with more localized outbreaks of the coronavirus. In the U.S., 22 states have now reported a rise in the number of coronavirus cases, and Beijing reported a new spike in cases at a wholesale food market. Investors are also dealing with fears of a slowing U.S. economy and even a possible recession on the horizon.
Markets:
The S&P 500 moved traded down to support at 2980.29 only to rally late in the day to close at 3041.31. The RSI index did turn back up and moved above the 50 level to close at 51.72. However, volume was not enough to convince us that the recent selling is over. So, we will remain short term bearish until there is a rally with above-average volume above potential resistance at 3130.94. Possible support could now come in at 3013.01, 2980.29, and then at 2913.23.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term bearish.
John N. Lilly III CPFA
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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