Daily Market Commentary: Low Volume Consolidation
It was going to be hard for bulls to push another day like yesterday, so a consolidation near yesterday's highs was adequate compensation.
The S&P almost scrapped a point gain, but the 20-day MA took another step lower to meet it. Technicals improved, although On-Balance-Volume is experiencing whipsaw.
The Nasdaq experienced a similar day to the S&P. Technicals are also improving; a MACD and On-Balance-Volume 'buy' trigger are likely tomorrow - assuming no major loss. Such a 'buy' would not preclude a retest of the low, but it would suggest a more trade-worthy low is in place (and the retest would be a buying opportunity).
The Russell 2000 completed the trifecta index gain, but technically it's not as well placed as the other indices, and is underperforming relative to the Nasdaq and S&P.
Tomorrow could see more of the same, with 20-day MAs overhead to provide resistance. The retest would be welcome as it would help firm up the swing low. My chief concern was the sell off didn't meet my qualifying 10% move from the S&P 200-day MA, although I did add to my investment positions during the sell off.
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The S&P almost scrapped a point gain, but the 20-day MA took another step lower to meet it. Technicals improved, although On-Balance-Volume is experiencing whipsaw.
The Nasdaq experienced a similar day to the S&P. Technicals are also improving; a MACD and On-Balance-Volume 'buy' trigger are likely tomorrow - assuming no major loss. Such a 'buy' would not preclude a retest of the low, but it would suggest a more trade-worthy low is in place (and the retest would be a buying opportunity).
The Russell 2000 completed the trifecta index gain, but technically it's not as well placed as the other indices, and is underperforming relative to the Nasdaq and S&P.
Tomorrow could see more of the same, with 20-day MAs overhead to provide resistance. The retest would be welcome as it would help firm up the swing low. My chief concern was the sell off didn't meet my qualifying 10% move from the S&P 200-day MA, although I did add to my investment positions during the sell off.
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Zignals offers a full suite of FREE financial services including price and fundamental stock alerts, stock charts for Indian, Australian, Frankfurt, Euronext, UK, Ireland and Canadian stocks, tabbed stock quote watchlists, multi-currency portfolio manager, active stock screener with fundamental trading strategy support and trading system builder. Forex, precious metal and energy commodities too. Build your own strategy and sell it in the MarketPlace to earn real cash.
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