Needs to Catch its Breath

Here we have a chart of the S&P 500. Source: Worden TC2000 v. 17 [Computer Software]. (2019). SP-500 [stock index data]. Retrieved from TC2000 database April 28, 2020. After the fastest drop in history we have rallied up approximately 30% from the bottom.

So, the big question: WHERE TO NOW?

From what I see, the rally is getting a bit tired here as we get to the 200-day moving average. You can see this in the most recent candle showing the close toward the lower end of its range.

Also, when looking at other indicators, the market is getting a bit overbought right now.

“So, then we are in for a crash” – This isn’t necessarily true. Many pundits feel we could retest the recent low of around 2200 but given all the Fed stimulus I am not necessarily sure this will happen.

My guess (which is subject to change the moment I write this 😉), is that we come down maybe 10% or so from here.

It is even possible that we take this rest by just moving sideways before another trend higher.

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