Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are trading lower after the rise in new coronavirus cases across the United States. Fears of another lockdown to halt the virus has caused investors to head for safer assets to start the day. Also, initial claims for state unemployment benefits came in at 1.480 million for the week ended June 20, down from 1.540 million last week. Even though businesses have reopened, some economist are now predicting the labor market could take years to cover after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markets:
The S&P 500 sold off down to the important 200-day moving average at 3020.38 and then closed at 3050.33. The RSI index moved below the 50 level, and volume picked up at the selling increased. The index is now outside the recent trading range and is in danger of moving below potential support at 3020.38. We are hopeful the level will hold today and not possibly create more panic selling.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term bullish.
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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