Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are higher after the most robust job growth in seven months was released last Friday. The U.S. nonfarm payrolls came in at 916,000 for March, and February was revised upward to 468,000. The unemployment rate fell to 6% from 6.2%. Investors will now be watching future economic reports to confirm a strong economy and a continuation in job growth. Also, the start of corporate earnings season could be a boost to markets if companies show profitability.
Markets:
The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high at 4019.87 and is now in rare air with no overhead resistance. However, volume was extremely low, with only 2,169,587,712, probably due to a three-day weekend. So, today’s trading action is vital in determining if a new uptrend is potentially now in place. A follow-through day on the above-average volume would solidify a new uptrend. Potential support will remain at the 3981.04 level if selling does come in today.
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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