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WTI resistance at the 200-day moving average

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Near-term uptrend with resistance at 42 and support at 40. But, the major trend is down as represented by the 200-day moving average. A break below 40 would indicate a test at 39.  A break below 39 indicates a major test at 35. Reference the link below the chart.

West Texas Intermediate 6-Month Daily Chart

West Texas Intermediate 6-Month Daily Chart

Reference my post from March 15, 2016 for the support levels below 40.

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S&P 500 closes above the 200-day moving average

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I have identified the resistance zone of 2080 to 2100. Volume is ok and the momentum indicators are confirming the near-term uptrend. S&P 500 is trading above the 200-day moving average.

S&P 500 6-Month Daily Chart showing break above the 200-day simple moving average.

S&P 500 6-Month Daily Chart

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West Texas Intermediate daily chart – 35 is major support

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The near-term uptrend for WTI failed at 39 so this is the current reference point for the resistance level. WTI dropped 1.74% today to close at 36.72. The 36 level is a tentative support level that would trigger sell orders if crude breaks below this point. But, the major support level is 35. A Break below 35 would trigger heavy selling and a test of the February lows would come into play.

West Texas Intermediate 5-Month Daily Chart showing major support at 35

West Texas Intermediate 5-Month Daily Chart

Reference my chart analysis for WTI on March 2, 2016 when 35 was major resistance for the near-term uptrend. Because of the reversal of roles, 35 is now major support.

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YTD: Utilities is the leading sector in the S&P 500

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S&P 500 Sector Performance

S&P 500 Sector Performance

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S&P 500 near-term uptrend fails at 2000 resistance zone

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Trouble at 2000 and still below the 200-day simple moving average

Chart showing the failure of the S&P 500 at 2000

S&P 500 6-Month Chart

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US sector performance for the past week

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Risk on sectors are the largest gainers

US Sector Performance for the Past Week

Click for a live chart and the ability to drill down into each sector for the the top performers.

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Russell 2000 closes above the resistance zone of 1040-1050

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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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S&P 500 moves above the 50-day sma and 1950 resistance

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Tall shaven head and shaven bottom candlestick is a graphical representation of the powerful 2.39% upswing today. Need to look for follow through on Wednesday
S&P 500 Daily Candlestick Chart showing the move above the 50 day simple moving average.

S&P 500 Daily Candlestick Chart

Some points from the above daily chart of the S&P 500:

  • A strong move back above the 50-day sma.
  • Closed above resistance of 1950.
  • I posted a chart for the break below the 50-day on Monday.
  • What a difference a day makes!
  • The shaven head and shaven bottom candlestick is a graphical representation of the move.
  • Shaven head represents a close at the high of the day.
  • Shaven bottom represents the open as the low of the day.
  • In other words, no dithering.
  • The market opened at the low and closed at the high
  • Bodes well for a follow through on Wednesday.
  • The volume is the fuel that drives the market. Must have volume in an uptrend. Volume was ok today.
  • If the break holds, the next resistance point is 2000.
  • A break above 2000 indicates a test of the 200-day sma.
  • And, …………

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Risk on sectors dominated the action today

S&P 500 Sectors

S&P 500 Sectors

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