Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. S&P 500 futures are higher and have the index set to open at a new all-time high. The trading could continue to be muted due to the holiday week, and several European markets set to be closed all day tomorrow. Investors will continue to monitor a potential new stimulus bill being passed before the end of the year and provide relief to the U.S. economy.
Markets:
The S&P500 traded at a new all-time high at 3756.13 only to sell off down to current support at 3723.03 and closed at 3727.03. The rejection of an all-time high closing is a concern, but volume was low at 1,635,559,552, showing low participation from traders during a holiday week. We feel the index will remain in the current range until high volume buying comes back, potentially next week. Until then, the markets could be choppy.
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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