Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are set to open higher on optimism of the new COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the nation. The hope comes despite growing concerns that a new stimulus package will be delayed due to politics. The Federal Reserve will be holding its last two-day meeting of the year, and Investors will be looking for new guidance after the Wednesday meeting.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded higher early and moved above resistance at 3645.99 but sold off later in the day and closed lower at 3647.49. The closing price was just above support at 3645.99, which shows there are still buyers at that level. We continue to believe that the support level will hold while the index continues to work off the recent overbought condition. Potential resistance will remain at the 3682.73 level.
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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