Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are slightly higher despite continuing concerns about the rising number of coronavirus cases. Economists worldwide are leary that a potential second wave could slow down the U.S. and global economies.
Markets:
The S&P 500 sold off on below support at 3155.53.01 and closed at 3145.32, and volume was again below average. The RSI index also turned lower to close at 56.51. We feel the selling was normal profit-taking after the index moved 6% higher off the 6/29/2020 low of 2999.74. The next potential support level could come in at 3115.01, and possible resistance could not come back in at 3155.53. It would be healthy for the index to trade sideways in a trading range for a few days, and then the index could make a potential move to the hight of 3199.22 made on 6/8/2020.
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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