Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are set for a lower open as worries about a stall in negotiations over a new coronavirus aid bill. There are 28 million Americans who continue to collect unemployment checks, which hurts the potential of an economic recovery. A Reuters poll of over 110 economists showed a new round of stimulus would be needed to keep the economy growing. The poll also suggested the U.S. growth could be 18.8% in the current quarter on an annualized basis after shrinking a record 32.9% last quarter
Markets:
The S&P 500 sold off down to 3354.69, below support at 3355.46, and rallied to close higher at 3385.51. Volume was lower at 1,814,700.28, and the RSI index did not move lower with a close at 66.91. So, we now know the support at the 3355.46 is valid, and a break below that level could potentially bring in more selling. However, the index remains in a seven-day base that could still lead to a potential new uptrend. The test and hold of support are also good indicators that traders, possibly, want to move the index higher.
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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