Waiting On The King
The Markets
Friday’s buyers remained busy this morning as stocks gapped higher. And, as usual for a Monday morning gap, traders were quick to take some profit. Which probably makes good sense considering the calendar for the week.
This year’s King Of The Market, NVDA reports earnings Wednesday evening. The results and guidance on future earnings will surely have an impact on not only the chip sector but also on tech and markets overall.
Then on Friday Jerome Powell will be speaking at the Federal Reserve’s Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
While we can’t predict earnings or Fed Chairman comments, we can watch price action for clues. Calendar events aside, some things are trying to be more constructive today.
Friday’s note had this:
Watch for prices to recapture their 5-day moving averages by getting and staying above them.
Currently, QQQ is making an attempt as mid-morning buyers came in sending prices back near the opening highs.
30m chart
5-day MA is the blue line
There is potential pivot resistance coming into play near $363. So nothing has been proven yet.
Meanwhile, SPY isn’t quite there yet.
30m chart
For now, the waiting game continues.
One more notable chart. TLT is making new lows for the year and approaching the 2022 low as long-term treasury yields move higher.
The Closing Bell
So the waiting game continues.
More to come later in the week.
The Disclosures
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August 21, 2023, 2:00 PM
Long: AMZN0915C140, CAVA0915C50, IWM, QQQ, RIVN, TWLO0825C60
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