NAAIM and AAII bulls do not always move hand in hand. Understandably so. They represent two different buying sources. Currently, they are going their separate ways. The spread between the two is fast approaching a level that in the past … Continued
Overbought on the daily timeframe, major US equity indices are right at, or near, the upper bound of the recent trading range. Volume has dried up, and bulls are staying put, hoping for a breakout. Should one come about, there … Continued
After massive rallies since the lows of March, major US stock indices saw sellers show up later last week at/near important resistance. Some indicators made a quick switch from fear to greed. This is coming at a time when the … Continued
Major US equity indices are within striking distance of July highs. Sentiment took a small hit in recent weeks and has room to rise. How markets react to lowered 3Q19 earnings estimates will decide if bulls will be able to … Continued
After rallying in June and most of July, stocks began selling off late last month. Bulls nonetheless have managed to defend major support, even as stars seem to be lining up for them – magnitude and duration notwithstanding. Bulls are … Continued
Arguably, both bulls and bears won last week. Bears began the week with a big growl. Monday, the S&P 500 large cap index dropped three percent and the Nasdaq 100 3.6 percent. Intraday, in fact, there were respectively down 3.7 … Continued
An oversold market, desperate for positive news – real or perceived – got some Tuesday. Major US equity indices rallied massively, closing right at/near important resistance. In the right circumstances for bulls, more upside is likely near term. Medium-term risks … Continued
Since early May, stocks have come under pressure. Investors sentiment similarly is on the back foot. But it will be a while before bullish sentiment reaches a washout low. US stocks came under pressure as soon as May began. From … Continued
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of April 30, 2019. 10-year note: Currently net short 287.9k, down 35.9k. The FOMC met this week. Markets were hoping that the Fed would deliver a dovish message. It didn’t. As expected, the … Continued
Since late December, US stocks have rallied massively. Yet, investor sentiment has not caught up. Reason for bulls to worry or rejoice? The answer may lie in who decisively wins the bull-bear tug of war around 2800 on S&P 500. … Continued