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Three-Day Break Ends with U.S. Stock Futures Slipping: Market Analysis

John Paul / June 20, 2023

On Tuesday, there was a decline in the American stock market futures after three days of stability. The reason behind this was that the Chinese equities were performing poorly as people were not happy with the measures taken by the government to stimulate the economy, which is the second largest in the world. What’s Happening? On Friday, there was a decrease in the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 109 points or 0.32% to reach 34299. Similarly, the S&P 500 declined by 16 points or 0.37% to reach 4410, and the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 93 points or 0.68% to reach 13690. What’s Driving Markets Despite the S&P 500’s fifth week of gains and the Nasdaq Composite’s eight-week winning streak, investors showed cautiousness after the U.S. Juneteenth holiday. Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist, stated that institutional and retail investor sentiments are at a high level not seen in over two years. However, he believes the current bullish narrative is challenging to embrace entirely due to growth’s fundamental view. One factor investors should consider is that student loan payments will resume in the fall, affecting consumers’ disposable income. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, student loan payments have been paused. 10 basis points decreased the lending rates for 1-year and 5-year terms in China, but many investors thought this action was insufficient. The state council meeting conducted on Friday did not result in any other significant measures being taken, leading to further disappointment. Societe Generale had forecasted a reduction of 15 basis points in the 5-year rate, which is an indicator for mortgage rates. The Hang Seng HSI index in Hong Kong experienced a decrease of 1.5%. Alibaba, the prominent Chinese internet company, has made headlines by announcing that its CEO and chairman will be resigning to focus on the cloud division. Additionally, the company revealed that Joseph Tsai, the owner of the Brooklyn Nets, will replace them as the new chairman. There were updates on the economy given on Tuesday. These updates included details on the number of new housing projects that began. There was a growth of 21.7% in May, following a decrease of 2.9% in April (which was later amended). Moreover, the number of building permits issued in May rose 5.2%. John Williams, who is the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Michael Barr, the Vice Chair for Supervision at the Fed, are planning to have a discussion on Tuesday. The next day, Jerome Powell, the Chairperson of the Fed, is set to testify before Congress twice a year. Companies In Focus John PaulJohn Paul is the founder of DayTradeToWin, a trading education and software company established in 2008, supporting traders worldwide. His expertise focuses on price action-based futures trading strategies and structured market analysis. DayTradeToWin delivers trading education, indicators, and software tools designed to help traders apply disciplined, rule-based decision-making across global futures markets. He is the creator of multiple trading methodologies, including the Sonic System, Atlas Line, and Trade Scalper, which help traders identify structured opportunities in markets such as the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), crude oil (CL), and gold (GC). Official website: https://daytradetowin.com daytradetowin.com

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Juneteenth and the Stock Market: Are We Trading Today?

John Paul / June 19, 2023

On Juneteenth, investors may choose to pause and indulge in leisure activities and rejuvenation. Traders encountered various difficulties in the year 2023, which consisted of rising prices, the policies implemented by the Federal Reserve, and the effects of computer systems with human intelligence. Despite the challenges faced, the stock market has shown growth. As of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased by 3.5%, the S&P 500 has gone up by 15%, and the Nasdaq Composite has had a significant surge of 31%, mainly because of its focus on technology businesses. If you are intending to participate in trading activities on Monday, June 19, then this is what you can expect. Does the Stock Market remain closed on Juneteenth? Based on information from Dow Jones Market Data, both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed on Monday in honor of Juneteenth. Similarly, the U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will also not be operating. The U.S. markets will start operating at their usual time on Tuesday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern. Will it be possible to trade in international stock markets? Trading will take place at stock exchanges in Hong Kong, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and Shanghai on Monday. What is the definition of Juneteenth and does the government recognize it as a federal holiday? Juneteenth, which is also recognized as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a remembrance of incidents that took place during the civil war in America. It is observed as a federal holiday in the US, similar to 10 other holidays. According to Britannica, President Abraham Lincoln declared that enslaved individuals in Confederate states were free through the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. However, the African American community in Texas did not know about this until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers came to Galveston and told them. The celebration of Juneteenth started in Texas in 1866. It took until 1980 for the state to officially recognize it as a holiday. Other states then followed suit, and it wasn’t until 2021 that it became a federal holiday, as reported by Britannica. What Should I Watch This Week? Investors are anticipating updates on the earnings results of several companies including FedEx (FDX), KB Home (KBH), Winnebago (WGO), Accenture (ACN), Darden Restaurants (DRI), and CarMax (KMX). Moreover, there will be the release of economic data pertaining to housing starts, jobless claims, manufacturing, and services. John PaulJohn Paul is the founder of DayTradeToWin, a trading education and software company established in 2008, supporting traders worldwide. His expertise focuses on price action-based futures trading strategies and structured market analysis. DayTradeToWin delivers trading education, indicators, and software tools designed to help traders apply disciplined, rule-based decision-making across global futures markets. He is the creator of multiple trading methodologies, including the Sonic System, Atlas Line, and Trade Scalper, which help traders identify structured opportunities in markets such as the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), crude oil (CL), and gold (GC). Official website: https://daytradetowin.com daytradetowin.com

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Exploring the Untapped Potential: The Forgotten Part of the Stock Market

John Paul / June 18, 2023

As mentioned before, stock prices have risen more broadly, with small-cap stocks doing particularly well following a mixed jobs report on June 2 that allowed the Federal Reserve to avoid increasing short-term interest rates last week. Midcap stocks, which have not received much attention in the past, are also experiencing a resurgence. Until the end of May, midcap stocks, as measured by the Russell MidCap index, had a slightly positive total return for the year so far, while the S&P 500 had increased by nearly 10%. Since the start of June, the Russell MidCap has increased by over 6.7%, compared to the S&P 500’s 5.5%. Midcap stocks occupy a middle ground in terms of the size of their market capitalization, positioned between large corporations and those with smaller market values. The Russell index guidelines dictate that the top 200 firms in terms of market capitalization fall under the mega-cap index, while the next 800 belong to the Russell MidCap index. The Russell 1000 index combines these two to create a comprehensive list that is commonly known. The remaining 2000 smaller companies are included in the Russell 2000 index. Despite their recent success, midcap stocks have not performed as well as the S&P 500 this year. Nonetheless, it is important to note that midcap stocks have actually done better than small-cap stocks in the past five, ten, and even since 1994. While midcap stocks have fallen short in comparison to large-cap stocks in the last five and ten years, they have consistently outperformed them over a longer period of time. The adage states that past achievements don’t guarantee future success. Therefore, what factors could lead midcap stocks to outperform their past performance? A possible rationale is that midcap firms tend to be more robust and reliable enterprises compared to small-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 index has over 42% of its constituents not making any profit. Typically, these midcap stocks have risen from the small-cap niche of the market, and now the unprofitable firms are typically weeded out. Those who analyze the stock market usually pay more attention to very large companies, and these companies are usually considered more valuable than smaller or less familiar ones. Companies of medium size (referred to as midcaps) have the ability to benefit from cost savings due to their size and offering a wide range of products, but they also have potential for expansion. Surprisingly, some well-known companies such as Lululemon Athletica, Yum! Brands, and Clorox are classified as midcaps. As a result, it can be argued that midcaps present the perfect potential for investment. In conclusion, judging by the comparison of midcap stocks with large-cap stocks, midcap stocks are expected to do well. Based on projections for earnings in 2023, midcap stocks are valued at 14.5 times their actual worth, whereas the S&P 500 is valued at 19.9 times its worth. This indicates that the gap in value is almost identical to that during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. Midcaps had a remarkable track record of achievement throughout this period. The previous week, Federal Reserve Chair Powell ceased raising rates according to his preference. Nevertheless, the Fed believes that short-term interest rates should rise by 25 basis points (0.25%) twice in 2023. The market assumes that the Fed will raise short-term interest rates once during the July meeting. While the forecasted Fed funds rate may increase after the meeting, the bond market anticipates that the Fed will lower rates within a year. The halt in rate increases and the enhanced likelihood of avoiding a recession may contribute to the sustained prosperity of midcap stocks. Mid-sized company stocks have been more successful than the S&P 500 over an extended period. Currently, their relative worth shows that it is more beneficial to invest in them. Even though assessing value is not a reliable tactic for determining timing, it does imply that mid-sized company stocks are a worthwhile long-term investment. While the market’s overall performance is diverse, recent trends suggest that mid-sized company stocks may continue to thrive. Investors should either take an involved approach when investing in this sector, or purchase the iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) which is economical and has tax advantages. John PaulJohn Paul is the founder of DayTradeToWin, a trading education and software company established in 2008, supporting traders worldwide. His expertise focuses on price action-based futures trading strategies and structured market analysis. DayTradeToWin delivers trading education, indicators, and software tools designed to help traders apply disciplined, rule-based decision-making across global futures markets. He is the creator of multiple trading methodologies, including the Sonic System, Atlas Line, and Trade Scalper, which help traders identify structured opportunities in markets such as the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), crude oil (CL), and gold (GC). Official website: https://daytradetowin.com daytradetowin.com

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Navigating the Summer Stock Rally: Expert Market Technicians Share Their Worries

John Paul / June 17, 2023

The stock market tends to rise with the increase in temperatures during summer. After 164 days, the S&P 500 index has entered a bull market due to a 23% increase from its lowest point in October 2020. The recovery period from a bear market to a bull market was only longer in 1947, which took 281 days. According to recent reports, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced the lowest inflation rate in two years at 4%, and on June 14th, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, announced that there would be no further increase in interest rates, ending a 15-month aggressive increase trend. A number of experienced individuals in the market are warning that while there are potential indicators suggesting that the markets may have a favorable outcome during the summer, the continual rise in the stock market may not be accurate and could just be a short-lived trend. Jim Stack, a seasoned market professional and the author of the InvesTech Research newsletter, believes that the ongoing bull market, if confirmed as genuine, would be regarded as an extraordinary event in the history of Wall Street. According to Stack’s analysis, the Russell 2000, which includes stocks with the lowest market value, typically shows the greatest gains at the beginning of a period of rising stock prices. Over the last four decades, the index has achieved an average increase of 30% eight months after the start of a bullish period. Nevertheless, at present, the index has only risen around 13% from its lowest point in October. Moreover, InvesTech uncovered that the primary reason for the S&P 500’s 81% increase this year can be traced back to the top 10 stocks including Apple, Tesla, and Amazon. This demonstrates a significant preference for big-name stocks and an undesirable trend of excessive optimism in the market, according to CEO Jim Stack. As a result, smaller stocks are being disregarded. Stack claims that we are currently in a situation that we have not encountered before and therefore it is unfamiliar to us. Stack is not predicting a recurrence of the financial crisis. However, he is pointing out that this year’s macroeconomic and technical indicators are signaling a riskier situation for investors. This situation bears similarity to the circumstances preceding the 2007 crisis. InvesTech is concerned despite the Federal Reserve’s more careful approach to interest rates. Even though inflation is going down, the Fed is still relying on the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, which excludes food and energy, to measure inflation. With this index showing more than double the desired inflation rate of 2%, the Fed will likely keep tinkering with interest rates. For centuries, the Yield Spread Model of the Federal Reserve has proven to be a dependable predictor of economic hardships. This model computes the variance between the rates of short and long-term treasury bonds. InvesTech’s assessment reveals that at present, the model signals a 71% possibility of an economic slump. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI), which is an indicator of an imminent or current economic decline, has decreased for 13 consecutive months. This offers further proof that a recession is likely. Stack stated that the decrease of the LEI has exclusively taken place when the US economy was experiencing a downturn. In longer bear markets, the subsequent bull markets are typically shorter, according to Stack. He gave the examples of the Great Depression between 1929 and 1932, where there were five bull markets, and the tech bubble in 2000, where Wall Street standards only saw two bull markets. Jeff Hirsh, who is the editor-in-chief of the well-known Stock Trader’s Almanac that has been around for over half a century and is also a market technician, has shared his opinion that the current bull market does not follow the typical seasonal trend that is usually observed during summer, known as the “summer rally”. He explains that this “summer rally” is when the Dow Jones Industrials reaches its lowest point in May or June, and then its highest point within 60 to 90 days of that low. However, he argues that this trend is baseless and not applicable in reality. Based on the data provided by InvesTech Research, the Dow Jones Industrial Average generally sees minor growth between the months of May and June, followed by a rebound in September. Furthermore, their research demonstrates that investing $10,000 from November to April may result in considerably higher profits compared to investing that same amount from May to October. This variance in returns could potentially yield an additional $970,000 or more to an individual’s profits. David Keller, the Chief Market Strategist at StockCharts.com, stated that the positive start to June is unexpected as historically, June has not been a profitable month. However, Keller observed that the S&P 500 has become overbought due to this positive news, indicating the possibility of the end of the bull market, as this is a traditional sign. In an interview with Forbes, Keller mentioned that certain prominent industry leaders like AAPL and MSFT are currently achieving their best performance rates up till now. As a result, it is probable that they will undergo a notable drop in performance. Hirsh predicts that there will be a similar increase in the market to what was seen in mid-July 2022 in the coming year. However, it is expected that the market will decline in August and September as the Federal Reserve reevaluates interest rates. Hirsh states that it is common for the market to decrease in activity during the summer due to people taking time off from work and investing. However, as autumn comes around, investors tend to revisit and reassess their investment plans while companies prepare to publish their results for the third quarter. InvesTech recommends that investors exercise prudence and remember that it’s better to be defensive than offensive during the summer season. Hirsh suggests that it is advantageous to enjoy the summer and put money into profitable sectors like healthcare and biotechnology. Furthermore, if

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S&P 500 Soars: Stock-Market Rally Pushes Index Toward 7 Consecutive Wins

John Paul / June 16, 2023

U.S. stocks showed a small uptick on Friday and continued a noteworthy upward trend, which was attributed to signs of a potential decrease in inflation and improved job prospects. What’s happening What’s driving the market The S&P 500 saw its sixth consecutive increase on Thursday, marking the longest period of consecutive gains since November 2021. At the same time, the Nasdaq attained its peak level since March 2022, and the Dow ended the day with its highest closing price since December 2nd. The rise in stock prices occurred after a second rise in the number of people losing employment. Stephen Innes, who works at SPI Asset Management, said that although the latest economic data was varied, the increase in people losing their jobs indicated a weaker job market and a less assertive Federal Reserve. Investors are now more focused on economic data relating to job figures and inflation, rather than solely relying on the advice of the Fed for the July FOMC meeting. Two Federal Reserve officials also discussed how failures in the banking sector could affect the decision to increase interest rates. Christopher Waller suggested that this issue could still influence the central bank’s decisions. Tom Barkin, the President of the Richmond Federal Reserve, has stated that he refuses to back the proposal of putting an end to interest rate hikes unless he is fully persuaded that inflation is decreasing at a substantially more rapid pace, as he believes that it remains at an unsatisfactory level. During a speech in Maryland on Friday, Barkin restated that the goal for inflation is 2%. He expressed skepticism about the potential situation where a decrease in demand causes inflation to quickly return to that goal. If upcoming data does not support that narrative, Barkin is willing to take further measures, but he does not have a vote in the Fed’s interest rate-setting committee this year. As per Citi’s international experts, the significant increase of 15% in the S&P 500 index, due to the performance of leading tech firms, should not discourage investors. They argue that a limited control by certain companies in the market does not warrant selling, and throughout history, the stock exchange has usually shown greater results after such instances. The value of the US dollar in relation to the Japanese yen (USDJPY, 0.72%) reached its highest point in seven months due to the Bank of Japan’s decision to not make any changes to its interest rate policies. Following the rate cuts made by China on Thursday, the Hang Seng (HK:HSI) continued to increase and has now fully recovered from the losses it suffered in May. BlackRock has filed for a bitcoin investment fund to be available to the public, while the worth of Bitcoin (BTCUSD) has exceeded $25,000. Companies in focus John PaulJohn Paul is the founder of DayTradeToWin, a trading education and software company established in 2008, supporting traders worldwide. His expertise focuses on price action-based futures trading strategies and structured market analysis. DayTradeToWin delivers trading education, indicators, and software tools designed to help traders apply disciplined, rule-based decision-making across global futures markets. He is the creator of multiple trading methodologies, including the Sonic System, Atlas Line, and Trade Scalper, which help traders identify structured opportunities in markets such as the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), crude oil (CL), and gold (GC). Official website: https://daytradetowin.com daytradetowin.com

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Stock Market Rally Persists: What Role Could the Fed Play in Its Eventual Slowdown?

John Paul / June 15, 2023

After the recent meeting of the Federal Reserve, there are individuals who remain uncertain and worried about the market on Thursday, especially regarding the instability of technology stocks. The Federal Reserve has chosen not to raise interest rates for the time being, but they plan to do so two times later on. Still, Chairman Jerome Powell tried to downplay the significance of this announcement. Even though the projection has been made, the market has yet to acknowledge the recommended two rate increases. Some say don’t overthink this: According to Tim Duy, the main economist at SGH Macro Advisors, it is not wise to assume that Powell’s statement suggests a willingness to be less rigid. He thinks that the choice to raise interest rates was already made in May and that misconceptions about the Fed’s plans have caused uncertainty. As a result, Duy suggests anticipating an increase in interest rates in July as well as either October or November. Julian Emanuel, who led a research firm called Evercore ISI, has stated in a report that the Federal Reserve’s impact on the stock market may not be as significant as widely believed. The report suggests that Powell and the Fed lack the power to make any drastic decisions that could negatively affect the growth of the stock market. Emanuel and his team have informed their clients that it is doubtful that the “momentum market” has come to a halt as stated by the Federal Reserve. They have cited the summer of 1999 as an example of a similar and unstable market. Their definition of a “momentum market” is one that is not easily swayed by outside influences like the decisions of the Federal Reserve. Which elements will be responsible for the cessation of the robust and invincible bull market? The following is the inventory they have assembled: Emanuel and his team are closely monitoring specific signs that may indicate the market is approaching its highest point, particularly as the S&P 500 approaches the 4,450 level. Evercore published a note on June 4 suggesting that if the market maintains its current pace, their estimated price target for the S&P 500 by the end of the year could be achieved as early as July 4.Evercore recommends that investors maintain a positive outlook on particular stocks referred to as “momentum masters,” which comprise Alphabet (GOOGL), Zscaler (ZS), and Copa Holdings (CPA). These stocks are part of the Russell 1000 index and have displayed impressive results in terms of performance, both in the current year and from March 30 onwards, positioning them among the top 20 companies within the index. Analysts have assigned all of these stocks an outperform rating. John PaulJohn Paul is the founder of DayTradeToWin, a trading education and software company established in 2008, supporting traders worldwide. His expertise focuses on price action-based futures trading strategies and structured market analysis. DayTradeToWin delivers trading education, indicators, and software tools designed to help traders apply disciplined, rule-based decision-making across global futures markets. He is the creator of multiple trading methodologies, including the Sonic System, Atlas Line, and Trade Scalper, which help traders identify structured opportunities in markets such as the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Nasdaq (NQ), crude oil (CL), and gold (GC). Official website: https://daytradetowin.com daytradetowin.com