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Indices Take A Breather In Preparation For Breakout Support Tests

Published 11/08/2021, 11:06 PM
Updated 07/09/2023, 06:31 AM

After last week's strong gain we had a quiet start to the week with indices finishing Monday much where they opened. 

The one index which may be blinking a little is the Russell 2000 (via IWM).  The index closed yesterday with a bearish black candlestick, but even if this plays as true it will only initiate a breakout retest.  There is plenty of room to absorb some weakness without breaking the bullish thesis. 

IWM Daily Chart

The NASDAQ also closed with a small bearish black candlestick, but it occurred inside the prior day's range.  Technicals are positive and the index didn't see an acceleration in its relative loss to its peers. 

COMPQ Daily Chart

The S&P closed with a doji (an inside doji to the prior doji), which can be considered neutral in its current position. Technicals haven't weakened except for an acceleration in the relative loss to the Russell 2000.

SPX Daily Chart

We can't read too much into Monday's action.  All indices have extended themselves beyond their breakout levels but now we have an opportunity to see how they react to selling pressure and if they can successfully defend these newly defined breakouts. 

Latest comments

MDY looks much the same. Volume is staying concentrated in a few names on the large cap side so I see a slight downturn or a breather as a welcome day. Thanks for your work!
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