Russell 2000 closes above the resistance zone of 1040-1050

This 6-month daily chart shows the close above the resistance level of 1040. The near-term trend is up but the major and intermediate trends are both down
Russell 2000 6-Month Daily Chart showing the breakout above resistance.

Russell 2000 6-Month Daily Chart

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The following 3-year weekly chart for the Russell 2000 shows the same breakout above 1040. But, the important point on the chart is the close above major resistance of 1050
Russell 2000 3-Year Weekly Chart showing the breakout above resistance.

Russell 2000 3-Year Weekly Chart

Reference my post for the Russell 2000 published on January 12, 2016 identifying the fact that the index was in bear market territory.

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