Daily Commentary
Headline News:
Wall Street is set for a higher open after U.S. bond yields moved to a one-week low in pre-market trading. The 10-year Treasury was trading at 1.5% easing concerns of higher inflation. Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which is expected to improve economic growth. Also, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits report came in lower than expected. The initial claims were 712,000 down from 754,00 the prior week, showing an improving labor market.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded above resistance at 3914.50 but sold off late to close at higher on the day 3898.81. The recent rally has come with lower volume each day, so we still believe a pause with a base is needed. The RSI index did move higher in support of the up move and closed at 54.89. The S&P 500 did break the trend of lower highs which is a bullish signal. We will now move to a short-term bullish stance. The index now has potential resistance at 3914.50 and then 3928.65, and it could have possible support at 3885.76 and then 3870.90. The
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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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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