Weekly Market Recap Based on 5 Key Sectors and One Index

Mish Schneider | May 9, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Friday, Non-farm payrolls were announced with a disappointing 266,000 jobs created compared to the roughly 1 million that economists had predicted.

However, the gap in expectations did not result in a market selloff.

This could be …


Which Commodities Are the Safest Play to Combat Inflation?

Mish Schneider | May 5, 2021

Written by Forrest Crist-Ruiz

Recently there has been a surge of articles pertaining to rising inflation as the Federal Government plans to add more debt with upcoming spending from the infrastructure bill and another stimulus package.

Inflation has also become …


Can the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Hold its Main Support Area?

Mish Schneider | May 4, 2021

Written by Forrest

Tuesday, comments from Janet Yellen, stated that “It may be that interest rates will have to rise somewhat to make sure that our economy doesn’t overheat”.

The market was already trending lower on the day after its …


Retail and Transportation Attempt to lead the Market Higher

Mish Schneider | May 3, 2021

Written by Forrest

Monday the transportation sector (IYT) closed the day +1.4% along with the Retail sector (XRT) also performing well up +2.11%.

Theses two sectors are currently attempting to lead the market higher, but are having trouble getting other …


Major Index Support and Resistance Levels

Mish Schneider | May 2, 2021

Written by Forrest

Last Thursday the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) tested new highs and then gapped lower on Friday showing that the market still had some overhead resistance.

Driving reasons could be related to fears of …


Has Earning Season Slowed Market Volatility?

Mish Schneider | April 28, 2021

Written by Forrest

The first half of Wednesday saw minimal movement in the major indices, due in large part to the anticipation for the FOMC minutes that were later released at 2 pm ET.

However, like the prior FOMC report, …


Are Rising Commodities Causing Investors to Worry About Inflation?

Mish Schneider | April 27, 2021

Written by Forrest

This week, three of the major indices including the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), Dow Jones (DIA), and the S&P 500 (SPY) have been lingering near highs without the ability to break out.

However, food commodities such as corn …


Is the Russell 2000 (IWM) Back on Track to New Highs?

Mish Schneider | April 26, 2021

Written by Forrest

Sunday, we concluded that if most of the major indices could clear to new highs along with the Russell 2000 (IWM) breaking out of resistance from $226.69, the market had the potential to make a powerful move …


Are the Major Indices Poised for a Powerful Move Up Monday?

Mish Schneider | April 25, 2021

Written by Forrest

The Russell 2000 (IWM), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), Dow Jones (DIA) and the S&P 500 (SPY) all have the potential to make large moves Monday, if they clear their resistance levels together.

This month, the SPY, QQQ, and …


Saved by Hidden Support

Mish Schneider | April 21, 2021

Written by Forrest

Wednesday, the major indices along with key sectors held pivotal support areas.

In the chart above we can see that the small-cap index Russell 2000 (IWM) has put in some work to create a head and shoulders …