Thursday, December 10, 2020

Are the Markets Due for a Short-Term Correction?

 

The markets have been exuberantly  bullish since Election Day on November 3.

In spite of election challenges, unemployment news, and a global sense of unease about food and housing security, the markets have continued to churn upward at a very bullish clip.

The certification of election results, coupled with the distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine are continuing to fuel bullish momentum.

And Wall Street continues to be optimistic, citing strong 4th quarter numbers and a positive outlook going forward. "I do think we hit rock bottom , and we're growing", said JP Morgan Chase's Jaime Dimon at a virtual teleconference.

From a technical standpoint however, the markets have been very "toppy".













The emini S&P 500 Futures have been travelling aggressively above the T-Line (8 EMA), shown in purple.  Price moved down to the T-Line on December 9, and broke below the T-Line on December 10 largely due to a dismal jobs report.

IF price closes below the T-Line, then I could easily see selling pressure coming into play.

First target: 3550, where price was previously in consolidation

Second target: 3000, or when the market touches the 50 SMA, shown in gray.

If this happens, it's quite possible that this will be just a normal correction.

On December 15, the Electoral College votes will be certified. Barring a major surprise, the markets could resume their bull run.