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Since 3 April, the S&P 500 has been trading within a range, the upper end of which sits at about 4,150 points. The diamond pattern formation suggests a bearish reversal may be imminent. 74% of retail CFD accounts lose money.
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The 5-year Treasury yield is potentially poised for a breakout towards 5.2%. This indicates that interest rates may be set for a notable increase.
Upcoming initial jobless claims data could boost rates to levels last observed 15 years ago according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
With the $VIX being at its lowest level since pre-Covid, more volatility is expected in the next 30 days as signs of bottoming out could be appearing.
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The euro has the potential to improve against the dollar, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
, with the RSI trending upwards after briefly being oversold.
$EURUSD faces resistance at $1.0636, with support at $1.052.
If retail sales data drives the pair below support, it could test $1.047.
$NDAQ has broken an uptrend from 14,553 and approached support at 14,580.
If support breaks, there's potential for a drop to 13,006, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
If support holds and the index surpasses recent highs, it could fill the gap to around 14,970.
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The pound had shown potential against the dollar, with the RSI trending higher after being oversold, but $GBPUSD failed to test resistance at $1.227 after today's UK employment data release, dropping to $1.216, with the potential to drop to $1.207 according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
@MichaelMOTTCM
$GBPUSD has broken support at $1.25 and is potentially heading toward $1.24, currently trading at $1.246.
Like $EURUSD, it's trading below its lower Bollinger band, and the RSI is approaching 30, potentially slowing down the decline according to him.
$USDJPY tested resistance at ¥150 but failed, currently trading at ¥149.5.
If US Treasury rates rise, the yen could potentially weaken, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Robust US retail sales data could cause a retest of ¥150, but weaker data could see USD/JPY test support at ¥148.50.
The 10-year rate has dropped by approximately 7 bps, trading near support at 4.45%.
A break below this level could potentially lead to a drop towards 4.35%.
The 10-year’s falling RSI also suggests that its momentum has shifted negatively, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
@MichaelMOTTCM
$SPX reached a new high, but a lower RSI indicates a loss of momentum. To maintain its upward trend, it needs to exceed the July 12 highs at 4,488 or else it may fill a gap downwards towards 4,440.
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.
@MichaelMOTTCM
notes that while $NDAQ's price has risen the RSI is not following suit, suggesting waning momentum. However, if the index quickly surpasses July 12 highs of 15,360, it could reach around 16,000.
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Market sentiments converging with the Fed’s forecast signifies a shift in market sentiment, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
December Fed fund futures are now at 5.45%, aligning with the targeted 5.6% for 2023. The two-year rate is on a gradual upward trajectory.
The publication of the Fed minutes later today could be important, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
, as they should reveal the
#FOMC
's rationale for holding rates.
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$NDX has been on an upward trend but is now showing signs of overextension, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
. The index was trading above the upper Bollinger band, suggesting a possible short-term reversal or market top.
Watch:
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$NDAQ has had consistent strong openings and weak closes. The FOMC meeting could mark a turning point, according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
If Fed decisions stoke market confidence, bulls could send the index higher. However, this may be challenging.
According to
@MichaelMOTTCM
If $EURUSD fails to hold around the $1.065-1.068 support zone, it could drop to around $1.055.
However, it's already below its lower Bollinger band, and the RSI is nearing oversold conditions, which could slow any potential decline.
@MichaelMOTTCM
The back of the yield curve is rising. This signals a market focus on growth and inflation projections.
This pattern resembles a bull flag formation, suggesting the potential for a further increase in the 10-year rate to approximately 5.1% or even 5.7% 🐂
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Before the release of the data, the US 10-year yield was trading higher following news that the US government would not shut down.
It is now approaching resistance at 4.7%, currently trading around 4.681%.
A break above 4.7% could trigger a surge to 5.02%, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
$FTSE has been weak recently, trading within resistance at around 7,600 and support at around 7,400 📉
If the index continues to trade below this support, it could hit the next support level at around 7,300, according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
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$SPX recently rebounded from support at 4,304, currently trading at 4,323.6.
Gapping below 4,300 could confirm a bearish bias, potentially triggering a retest of 4,285 and a further drop to the 4,220s, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
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$SPX is currently in a pattern resembling a triangle or rising wedge, which
@MichaelMOTTCM
says is like previous patterns from late July and September.
Kramer notes that this similarity suggests the potential for a downward move to 4,240.03.
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#CrudeOil
prices have broken out of a consolidation pattern, indicating potential strength and bullish momentum 🛢️📈
This suggests the possibility of further gains, potentially reaching $81-82 per barrel and even testing the high at $83.
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The US 2-year rate recently dropped by 8 bps, approaching the lower end of its trading range.
A break of support at 4.83% could potentially result in further drops to around 4.72%.
The RSI is also trending lower, suggesting negative momentum according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
$SPX has made four attempts to break above resistance at 4,250 without success.
If it doesn’t gap above this resistance soon, it could potentially revisit 4,190 with scope for further downside towards 4,177, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
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$GOLD is approaching the upper end of its trading range, with resistance at $1980. If it clears this level, it could move towards $2050, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
However, if a potential breakout fails, gold could retrace towards $1900.
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#NaturalGas
has been trending higher recently, despite experiencing a pullback ⛽️📈
It could retest the $3 level, aligning with the 78.6% Fibonacci extension of the initial move. On the downside, support is around $2.50.
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$NDAQ is showing signs of potential bearishness 🐻
It closed above previous lows and found support at 15,400, but still needs to hold this level for further upside.
Breaking below support at 15,400 could lead the index towards 15,300 or even 15,100 as the next potential levels.
$DAX has formed a potential head and shoulders pattern with a neckline at 15,600.
A move down to 15,580 could indicate further downside movement to 15,460, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
If markets respond positively to a rate hike it could retest 15,800.
#GBP
falls to $1.2711 amid recession worries, with a rate rise from the Bank of England expected today.
If support breaks at $1.26, it may reach $1.25; otherwise, a rally towards $1.28 is possible -
@MichaelMOTTCM
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$DJIA faces resistance at 34,200. If it can surpass this resistance, it could potentially rise to 34,700,
says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Conversely, if the Dow has a weak open and drops below 33,933, we could see a gap fill at 33,825, with support around 33,560.
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Yesterday $NVDA climbed to $481.87 before slipping near $457.
After the company's Q2 earnings report today, if the share price breaks above resistance at $480, it could exceed $500, says
@marketminute
.
However, a break below support at $450 could send it down towards $436.
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Yesterday, $NDAQ broke below a rising wedge, falling back to levels from last week.
While it managed to reclaim 17,850 before markets closed, the current technical pattern suggests further potential downside, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
If $NDAQ can surpass recent highs early today, it could rise to resistance at 15,600 and potentially move up towards 15,750, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
. 📈
If there's a gap down, it could fall to support at 15,435, with 15,370 and 15,350 the next support levels.
$EURUSD, trading around $1.054, has broken below an uptrend at $1.055.
If it drops further, the next possible support is at $1.052.
This downward move may indicate a possible bearish reversal in EUR/USD’s trend, potentially leading to a drop below $1.045, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
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$DJIA experienced a significant selloff in the final minutes of trading yesterday, closing at 34,642.
According to him, if the index breaks below resistance below at 34,600, it could decline towards 34,240, potentially signalling a more significant downtrend.
Yesterday $SPX touched the lower Bollinger band, and the index has been trading along it recently.
If bulls regain strength above 4450, 4500 could be in sight. Failing to breach 4450 may lead to revisiting 4400, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
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If $NDAQ breaks below 17,410 today, it could head to 17,225, with further downside potential to 16,835.
Resistance is at 17,660, and the index needs to surpass it for a bullish signal. Failure to do so could indicate a downward trend, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Yesterday was volatile for the S&P 500, with afternoon sell-offs due to weak treasury auction results 🏦
The bulls need to quickly break recent highs at 4606, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
, or the index could head towards support at 4525 🐂
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Speculation about Fed rate cuts and BOJ rate hikes is strengthening the yen.
A break below support at ¥141.65 could push $USDJPY to ¥139.40, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Conversely, if the BOJ doesn't hint at rate hikes and expresses caution, USD/JPY could rise to ¥145.
$EURUSD has broken below previous support at $1.06, currently trading at 1.05980.
The next possible support level is at $1.0525. If the pair breaks below this level, it could potentially trade back down towards parity, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
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$DJIA dropped to support at 32,980, before rising to current levels at 33,206.
If it breaks below support, the next levels to watch range from 32,600-32,250.
The Dow surpassing resistance at 33,250 could signal positive momentum, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
$GOLD rose to an all-time high of $2,141 yesterday before falling back to $2,135.
$2,115 is a critical level to watch, says
@marketminute
. Above it, the market bias looks bullish; below it, the yellow metal could drop further to $2,100.
$NDAQ appeared to break above a trendline from 18 July yesterday, but
@MichaelMOTTCM
says this is inconclusive, as it closed below intraday lows.
If the index surpasses 15,332, it could test 15,415, but a weak market open could cause a drop to 15,130.
$DJIA has struggled to sustain bids and hold intraday highs, with the market appearing fatigued, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
To confirm a further move down, the index would need to break below 34,000, which could potentially lead to a gap fill at 33,850.
@MichaelMOTTCM
The QQQ ETF, which tracks the $NDAQ, has support at 365 and resistance at 370.
If bulls push above 368, a revisit to 370 or even 375 is possible.
Upside potential exists, but given the week's options market dynamics, 370 could be the upper limit.
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$NDAQ declined sharply to 14,545 last week.
Attempts to move up have faced resistance at 14,721-14,988.
To make upward progress the index needs to surpass 14,775, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
. Failing to do so might result in a retest of 14,620.
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$DJIA broke out of a potential bull flag, retested it, and is now moving higher.
However, it could potentially gap lower towards support at 38,040, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
If the Dow can hold above this level, the next upside targets are 38,750 and 39,000.
$EURUSD surged following the dollar’s drop in light of yesterday’s CPI announcement.
The pair is trading above the upper Bollinger Band and close to 70 on the RSI. However, it's also nearing overbought levels, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
$NDAQ's big vulnerability now is a potential gap fill back down to 15,460, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
Unless the index can take out the week's high at 15,790 or so, we're unlikely to see much upward movements.
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Although the $EURUSD might retest the $1.10-1.11 region,
@MichaelMOTTCM
highlights that a further upward move towards $1.14-1.15 is possible 📈
📺
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Plan your trading week with Michael Kramer (
@MichaelMOTTCM
) as he looks ahead to a trio of rate meetings and statements from the Bank of Japan, US FOMC and Bank of England, highlighting the key instruments to watch, plus a preview of Micron’s Q2 earnings.
$DJIA has faced downward pressure due to a sharp decline in
#Boeing
, a major Dow component.
As as the largest Dow component, .
@UnitedHealthGrp
's upcoming earnings report will play a crucial role in determining the index's direction, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Despite several attempts over the past week, $DAX has struggled to surpass resistance at 14,900.
Unless the Dax can make a significant breakthrough above this level before the ECB meeting, it could potentially trade lower to revisit support at 14,600, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
Yesterday, $NDAQ hit 17,680.62 before closing at 17,572.73.
If the market consolidates sideways, a break above 17,665 would be crucial to maintain positive momentum.
However, if the index drops below 17,518 it could test 17,485, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
$EURUSD has been in a downtrend for a while.
A breakdown below 1.0710 could potentially lead to a retest of the low at 1.0680, followed by a possible test of support at 1.065, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
While $NDAQ is trading above a downtrend, the market appears fatigued, and its intraday price action suggests indecision, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
To the upside, the index could potentially rise towards 15,425-15,450.
The Dow Jones remains 450 points below its 52-week high 📉
A potential inverse head-and-shoulders pattern could lead to an upward push and a challenge of the index’s all-time highs, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
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$GBPUSD is currently moving sideways in a consolidation phase, but the RSI indicates slight downward momentum, with a small downtrend potentially forming.
If cable fails to break above $1.275, it could drop to $1.2630, says
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
@marketminute
US oil prices fell below $79 a barrel on Wednesday morning 🛢️📉
If prices break below $78, they could head towards moving averages at $75.80 to $76, according to
@marketminute
.
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$NDAQ is trading near support at 14,875 and below the 10-day EMA at 15,026, a possibly bearish sign according to
@MichaelMOTTCM
.
To confirm a bearish bias, the Nasdaq would need to break below 14,860, possibly setting the stage for a drop to 14,300.