Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are lower to start the day but are off the lows after a key inflation report was released. The personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) showed a slow inflation rate in January. The lower increase was .03% for January and 1.5% year over year. The news sent the 10-year yields lower to 1.47% after they have risen to 1.6%. Meanwhile, Democrats continue to struggle with passing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package. The bill was blocked when it was determined the $15 minimum wage hike could not be included in the current bill.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded in another wide-ranging day now sites just below potential support at 3830.41. The index moved through two support levels during the day to close lower at 3829.34. The next possible support level is the critical 50-day moving average at 3805.12. Volume was again huge with 2.918,171,904 shares traded, and RSI moved below the middle line to close at 45.76. So, a close below the 50-day could potentially bring in a new round of selling. A close above 3830.41 and, more important, 3870.90 would be good sign sellers have lost control.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term cautious.
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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