S&P 500, Nasdaq on Bearish Reversal Watch; Russell 2000 Looks to Resume Higher
Declan Fallon | Apr 25, 2024 11:28
The relief bounce for indexes finally hit the first potential reversal point with 'black' candlesticks in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, and a bearish harami cross for the Russell 2000 (IWM).
Trading volume in the Russell 2000 was lighter than in previous days, a positive sign for those looking for more from this bounce.
Momentum indicators have moved out of an oversold state, although I like to see a cross of the mid-line before I consider the situation to be under the control of bulls.
The S&P 500 closed the day with a more bearish 'black' candlestick, a common reversal candlestick on a bounce, but more so at a new high.
Technicals are weak and net bearish which increases the chance for a bearish reversal. Watch for a gap down on the open.
It was a similar story for the Nasdaq as for the S&P 500; a bearish 'black' candlestick on net bearish technicals.
If indexes do start heading lower, watch for the measured move targets which for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are close to their respective 200-day MAs. The Russell 2000 ($IWM) target is near breakout support from December.
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