Morning Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are lower as an increase in global COVID-19 cases has investors worried about economic growth. Virus cases continue to rise overseas as some developed nations struggle to contain infections. Also, U.S. markets appear to be extended, and some traders may be looking to lock in profits after the recent uptrend off the march low at 3723.34 on 3/4/2021.
Markets:
The S&P 500 traded down to and held support at 4151.69 and closed lower at 4163.26. The RSI index did move out of the overbought zone closing at 69.66, but a move below 70 typically brings in more selling. We feel the index will potentially test support at 4120.87 before resuming the uptrend. That pullback would be constructive and possibly bring in the buy-the-dips investors. We will now be moving to a short-term cautious stance.
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, RJFS
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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