Daily Commentary
Headline News:
Wall Street is set for a lower open after the S&P 500 was higher by 2.4% on Monday. Investors will be watching as the U.S. Senate will begin debates on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. However, concerns remain over a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield signaling a possible spike in inflation and fears over high valuations in equity markets.
Markets:
The S&P 500 rallied past resistance at 3870.90 to close higher at 3901.82. The trading came with advancing issues accounting for 80% of the volume signaling intense buying pressure. The RSI index moved past the middle line in support of the rally closing at 55.34. We feel the index needs another 80% upside volume day and close above potential resistance at 3928.65 for the recent selloff to potentially be over.
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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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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