Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are slightly higher after the release of key economic data and continued hopes of new fiscal stimulus. The initial claims for state unemployment benefits totaled a seasonally adjusted 712,000 for the week ended November 28, compared to 787,00 last week. Meanwhile, talks of a new relief package are still in the works even though both parties are still in negotiations. Investors will also be concerned after the U.S. reached 100,000 people currently hospitalized due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded sideways on Wednesday and formed a new trading range of 3645.99-3678.87. We feel this is potentially the start of a small base before the index possibly attempts to take out a trend line in place since March. The volume was lower with 2,369,257,728 shares traded, and the closed higher at 65.42. Potential support could now come in at the low end of the range, and resistance will potentially be the range’s high end.
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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