Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are lower a day after the Nasdaq benchmark closed at a record-setting high, and the S&P 500 moved higher for the fifth day in a row. News affecting the markets is that China is not fulfilling all parts of the Phase One trade deal, and the Organization for Economic and Cooperation and Development issued a negative global unemployment forecast. Also, worries that the recent rally in equity markets might not be as positive going forward due to potential upcoming weak economic reports.
Markets:
The S&P 500 moved above resistance at 3155.33 to close at 3179.33 but was only below average. So, the index will need a follow-through day with an above-average volume day to confirm the breakout. The RSI index also moved higher in support of the up move and closed at 60.38. The recent rally has been impressive despite the negative news, and we feel the uptrend could continue after potential profit-taking comes into the markets. Potential support could now be at 3115.01.
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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