S&P 500 Posts Modest Gains, But Remains Below 3500 As Stimulus Talks Continue

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Written By: Eno Eteng (MSTA)
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  • Upside momentum remains weak due to lack of follow-through buying on the S&P 500, which keeps price action below 3500 as stimulus negotiations continue.

Buying pressure remains low as hopes for a stimulus fade with each passing day. Investors on the S&P 500 index continue to wait upon a stimulus deal, and price action continues to follow stimulus talks closely. 

Republicans and Democrats are said to be in last-ditch talks to produce a stimulus deal with just two weeks to the US elections. So far, nothing concrete has been agreed, even though WH Spokesperson Allysa Farah indicates that she is “cautiously optimistic” that a deal will be reached. Farah’s comments provided minimal positive sentiment, which has helped the S&P 500 to a 0.3% gain.

Technical Outlook for S&P 500 

The bearish harami needed a strong outside day candle to establish a continuation of the recovery movement. Today’s daily candle has failed to provide that momentum as a lack of follow-through buying plagues the index. 3418.6 remains the immediate upside target on the S&P 500 index, with 3528.9 forming an additional resistance target.

Failure to establish more significant upside momentum could lead to a price decline, which initially targets 3393.5, with 3335.5 forming the next downside target.

S&P 500 Daily Chart

Written By: Eno Eteng (MSTA)

Eno is a certified financial technician and member of the UK Society of Technical Analysts. He loves to trade and write about stocks, Forex, and CFDs. Since 2009, he has consulted several financial companies as a trader and strategy developer. His work can be seen on several forex blogs and trading educational websites.

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