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Market Update for Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The Markets
We made it through CPI and PPI, and even though the headline numbers were a little above expectations, the stock market doesn’t seem too concerned.
Wednesday’s CPI only provided more choppiness. Today’s PPI rallied stock futures to a breakout level. As the trading session progressed, so did stocks. Now we see if they can hold the gains, and even add some, next week.
We’re not out of the woods yet with economic data. Next week we hear from The Fed and there are predictions that they will not raise rates again. The question is, will the market like that news?
Conventional wisdom suggests, yes. But the further implication of that decision is that the economy is slowing. So we will see.
The European Central Bank hinted today that they may be done raising rates for now.
On to the charts.
The Charts
SPY gapped higher and booked nice gains today. But as the chart shows, it is still confined to the consolidation range for now.
QQQ shows the same story. Progress. But more is needed.
IWM is one of the more hopeful charts of the day. A breakout here would be a boost to the whole market. But the pattern is a little messy. So the story is the same as above, more progress is needed.
DIA also made notable improvements today. Clearing the recent pivot high would be the next bullish development for the Dow 30.
TLT tried to rally, but the strength faded quickly.
DXY The Dollar was strong all day. Which is interesting when compared to the concurrent strength in stocks. We’ll have to see how this relationship develops.
The Closing Bell
So the story continues; progress, but still range bound and choppy. We’ll keep watching the boundaries and look for opportunities as the situation evolves. Perhaps Fed Day will be the catalyst.
Until then, join me Saturday morning for the regularly scheduled look at the Weekly Charts.
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POSITION DISCLOSURE
September 14, 2023, 4:00 PM
Long: TSLA
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