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The Technical Take
Indices pull back as volatility rebounds
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways
  • The S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell finished Thursday's session lower after reversing from their respective overhead resistance ranges, while the Dow retreated from its recent all-time high and formed a new pocket of overhead resistance as it moved lower. Downside support ranges remain unchanged. Daily trends on the S&P and Russell are moving sideways, while the Nasdaq remains lower and the Dow remains higher. Momentum readings across all indices are confirming price action, moving lower from resistance alongside price. This includes the Dow, which had been showing a negative divergence but is now also rolling over from resistance with price.
  • The Volatility Index (VIX) finished Thursday's session higher, forming a new pocket of downside support from 17.75-17.10 as it moved up. Continued buying pressure would likely drive price toward 23.85-22.80 resistance range, followed by 27.65-26.45, and would likely coincide with further selling pressure in equities. Conversely, a pullback toward its downside support ranges would likely align with renewed buying pressure in equities.
  • S&P 500 GIC Sector Rankings (10-Day: Strongest-Weakest): [1] XLP (Consumer Staples), [2] XLE (Energy), [3] XLB (Materials), [4] XLU (Utilities), [5] XLI (Industrials), [6] XLRE (Real Estate), [7] XLV (Healthcare), [8] XLF (Financials), [9] XLY (Consumer Discretionary), [10] XLC (Communication Services), [11] XLK (Technology)
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