The Dow Jones Industrial Average and U.S. bond market made sharp moves in holiday shortened week.
Fireworks boomed across America to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday and there was also no shortage of fireworks in U.S. financial markets the day after as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and bond markets both saw volatile action.
For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) gained 1.5%, the Nasdaq (QQQ) climbed 2.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.5%.
All three major U.S. stock indexes reclaimed their 50 day moving averages which is a widely watched level for traders and indicates short term strength in the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) also reclaimed the psychologically important 15,000 level as bullish demand returned to the major index.
Regarding the bond market, (IEF) interest rates took a big jump on Friday as the recent shift in the bond market accelerates. The 10 Year Treasury (IEF) yield rose 22 basis points to 2.72% and the 10 Year ETF (IEF) has fallen 8% since early May as yields have risen 1% over the last two months.
On My Stock Market Radar
The chart of the S&P 500 (SPY) shows the current condition of the U.S. stock market as participants adjust to the end of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program, improving employment and rising interest rates.
The S&P 500 (SPY) is still on a point and figure “sell” signal with a bearish price objective of 1480, however, the most recent column is “Xs” which indicates that demand is now back in control of the index.
Resistance lies ahead at 1640 while support is at 1570. A break above or below these levels would confirm a new move in the respective direction for the S&P 500. (SPY)
Stock Market News You Can Really Use
Even though it was a short week, significant economic news emerged which pushed markets higher.
June Markit PMI came in at 51.9, below the previous readings but still in expansion territory, while June ISM, a closely watched indicator of economic growth, climbed back to 50.9 from last month’s contractionary reading of 49%.
May factory orders and June car sales were strong, weekly jobless claims fell and the big employment report on Friday showed employment gains of 195,000 for June, beating estimates and equaling the previous month’s gains. These numbers will be sliced and diced as most job gains came in low paying service industries and the manufacturing sector lost 6,000 jobs, however, the report was enough to send stocks higher in spite of the belief that the end of quantitative easing grows closer.
So in this “good news/bad news” world, last week’s news was seen as mostly good.
This coming week brings economic news with consumer credit on Monday, NFIB Small Business Index Tuesday, weekly jobless claims on Thursday and consumer sentiment on Friday.
Most closely watched, however, will be the release of the FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday, along with a speech from Ben Bernanke, for clues to the future of quantitative easing. Also next week brings the start of second quarter earnings season with Alcoa starting things off on Monday with Wells Fargo and JP Morgan checking in on Friday.
Bottom line: Volatility continues for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and other major financial markets as investors struggle with economic news and uncertainty over the potential effects of rising interest rates and the beginning of the end for the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing programs.
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Fireworks boomed across America to celebrate the 4th of July Holiday and there was also no shortage of fireworks in U.S. financial markets the day after as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and bond markets both saw volatile action.
For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) gained 1.5%, the Nasdaq (QQQ) climbed 2.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.5%.
All three major U.S. stock indexes reclaimed their 50 day moving averages which is a widely watched level for traders and indicates short term strength in the markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) also reclaimed the psychologically important 15,000 level as bullish demand returned to the major index.
Regarding the bond market, (IEF) interest rates took a big jump on Friday as the recent shift in the bond market accelerates. The 10 Year Treasury (IEF) yield rose 22 basis points to 2.72% and the 10 Year ETF (IEF) has fallen 8% since early May as yields have risen 1% over the last two months.
On My Stock Market Radar
The chart of the S&P 500 (SPY) shows the current condition of the U.S. stock market as participants adjust to the end of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program, improving employment and rising interest rates.
The S&P 500 (SPY) is still on a point and figure “sell” signal with a bearish price objective of 1480, however, the most recent column is “Xs” which indicates that demand is now back in control of the index.
Resistance lies ahead at 1640 while support is at 1570. A break above or below these levels would confirm a new move in the respective direction for the S&P 500. (SPY)
Stock Market News You Can Really Use
Even though it was a short week, significant economic news emerged which pushed markets higher.
June Markit PMI came in at 51.9, below the previous readings but still in expansion territory, while June ISM, a closely watched indicator of economic growth, climbed back to 50.9 from last month’s contractionary reading of 49%.
May factory orders and June car sales were strong, weekly jobless claims fell and the big employment report on Friday showed employment gains of 195,000 for June, beating estimates and equaling the previous month’s gains. These numbers will be sliced and diced as most job gains came in low paying service industries and the manufacturing sector lost 6,000 jobs, however, the report was enough to send stocks higher in spite of the belief that the end of quantitative easing grows closer.
So in this “good news/bad news” world, last week’s news was seen as mostly good.
This coming week brings economic news with consumer credit on Monday, NFIB Small Business Index Tuesday, weekly jobless claims on Thursday and consumer sentiment on Friday.
Most closely watched, however, will be the release of the FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday, along with a speech from Ben Bernanke, for clues to the future of quantitative easing. Also next week brings the start of second quarter earnings season with Alcoa starting things off on Monday with Wells Fargo and JP Morgan checking in on Friday.
Bottom line: Volatility continues for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) and other major financial markets as investors struggle with economic news and uncertainty over the potential effects of rising interest rates and the beginning of the end for the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing programs.
Disclaimer: The content included herein is for educational and informational purposes only, and readers agree to Wall Street Sector Selector's Disclaimer, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy before accessing or using this or any other publication by Wall Street Sector Selector or Ridgeline Media Group, LLC.