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The Technical Take
Indices hesitate near resistance as volatility firms
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways
  • The equity indices were mixed on Wednesday. The S&P and Dow finished largely unchanged, while the Nasdaq finished higher and the Russell lower. The S&P initially made new all-time highs before closing back within its initial overhead resistance range, while the Nasdaq gave up early-session gains after reversing from its respective resistance range. The Dow closed below resistance and the Russell within its initial downside support range. The Daily trends on the S&P and Nasdaq are moving sideways, 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 Wednesday's session higher, closing within its recent trading range, which is forming above support from 15.25-14.45. If price trades below this range and breaks below 14.45, 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 and breaks above its recent trading range high at 17.18, it will likely begin moving toward the 21.35-20.40 resistance range above. A move higher in the VIX would likely align with renewed selling pressure in equities.
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