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The Technical Take
Indices diverge at key resistance
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways
  • The S&P, Nasdaq, and Russell finished Tuesday's session higher, while the Dow finished lower. The S&P closed deeper within its initial overhead resistance range, while the Nasdaq broke above its initial overhead resistance range and closed below the next range above. The Dow reversed lower from its initial overhead resistance range, while the Russell held above support after two consecutive days lower. The Daily trends on the S&P and Nasdaq remain lower, while the uptrends on the Dow and Russell remain intact. Momentum readings on the S&P and Nasdaq are confirming price, moving higher toward resistance. Conversely, readings on the Dow and Russell are making new lows, moving toward support.
  • The Volatility Index (VIX) finished Tuesday's session higher, above its initial downside support range from 21.35-20.40. If price turns lower into this range and breaks below 20.40, it will likely test the 13.75-13.25 support range below. A move lower in the VIX would likely coincide with further buying pressure in equities. Conversely, if price maintains buying pressure above support, it will likely attempt to retest the 21.35-20.40 resistance range above, followed by 23.85-22.80. A move higher in the VIX would likely align with renewed selling pressure in equities.
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