Daily Market Commentary: Afternoon Selloff
The S&P is leaning against declining former-resistance-turned support. Volume, while heavy, was below yesterday's distribution. Technicals didn't improve and stochastics are close to leaving the technical picture net bearish. But there is reason for optimism.
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The Nasdaq fared a little better given it finished just above 50-day MA support. Thursday's doji at yesterday's lows defines the buyer and seller battle. Friday offers another opportunity for bulls to mount a rally. Whether it can challenge the three bull traps remains to be seen.
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Finally, Small Caps offer their own hope with a 200-day MA defense. Despite the heavy losses the index is not oversold on an intermediate time frame, but there is probably enough here to see buyers mount a challenge.
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For tomorrow, watch for a continuation of the selling in morning trading before the recovery kicks off. If sellers can stay away in the last hour of trading it may entice more money off the sidelines. This should feed any late morning/early afternoon rally.
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