After a volatile trading session, U.S. equity markets largely finished the day lower led by the Dow closing with a loss of 0.74%. The volatility was reflected in the VIX which at one stage was trading 3% lower, before reversing in the last hour, to close higher by over 6.25%. Some Democratic lawmakers proposed taxing billionaires’ unrealised gains from their assets to help finance President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Bill. However, Senator Joe Manchin criticised the plan, implying he’s unlikely to support the endeavour. Meanwhile, New Orders for capital goods hit a record high in September amid surging shipments, signalling business spending on equipment is on the rise. But while economists anticipate the country’s Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) will remain strong, the pace likely moderated due to the ongoing shortage of vehicles. In the S&P 500 nine of the eleven sectors closed lower. European Markets declined. German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier cut the 2021 growth outlook from 3.5% to 2.6%, citing constraints due to raw materials and increasing energy prices. Portugal’s government is reportedly facing potential new elections if the Prime Minister cannot garner greater support for his budget proposal. German Consumer Confidence figures for November were stronger than expected, as individuals signalled an increased willingness to spend, according to data provider Growth from Knowledge. European Union COVID-19 vaccinations increased to 584.5 million, with more than 63.9% of its residents having received full inoculations. In Asia, Australia’s Third-Quarter consumer price index (“CPI”) data was in line with expectations, boosting speculation of tightening global monetary policy. China’s industrial profit data for September increased compared with August’s numbers, as fuel processing companies benefited from rising prices. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he intends to compose proposals to introduce economic stimulus and spur growth shortly after this weekend’s general election. The bank of Korea’s Consumer Confidence figures for October rose compared with September, as consumers were increasingly optimistic about the economy, income, and spending plans. Elsewhere, Oil closed 3% lower following the Energy Information Administration’s (“EIA”) oil inventory build while Gold rose 0.24% on slight Dollar weakness.
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Equities
The S&P 500 closed 0.51% lower at a price of 4551.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 266 points lower for a 0.74% loss at a price of 35,490.
The NASDAQ 100 closed 0.25% higher at a price of 15,598.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index closed 0.3% lower.
Yesterday, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.5%.
Yesterday, the Nikkei closed 0.03% lower at a price of 29,098.
Currencies
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index closed 0.1% lower.
The Euro closed 0.1% higher at $1.1605.
The British Pound closed 0.1% lower at 1.3740.
The Japanese Yen rose 0.2%, closing at $113.82.
Bonds
Germany’s 10-year yield closed six basis points lower at -0.19%.
Britain’s 10-year yield closed eleven basis points lower at 0.98%.
US 10 Year Treasury closed seven basis points lower at 1.54%.
Commodities
West Texas Intermediate crude closed 3% lower at $82.66 a barrel.
Gold closed 0.24% higher at $1,798.10 an ounce.
This morning on the Economic Front we have German Unemployment at 8.55 am. This is followed by Euro-Zone Economic Sentiment Indicator at 10.00 am and the ECB Rate Announcement at 12.45 pm. At 1.00 pm we have German CPI followed by the Lagarde Press Conference at 1.30 pm . At the same time we have U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims and the all-important GDP and PCE. Finally, at 3.00 pm we have Pending Home Sales and the Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Activity Index at 4.00 pm.
December S&P 500
It was an interesting past 24 hours. We saw a sell-off in the last hour in the NASDAQ 100 despite Bond Yields falling seven basis points while some of big Tech Companies reported strong earnings. With both Financials and Oil stocks falling it dragged the Dow lower by 266 points as finally we saw some two-way price action after the S&P had closed higher in eight of the previous nine trading sessions. I am still flat the S&P. The S&P has strong support from 4510/4525 and I will lower my buy level to this area with a tight 4499 ‘’Closing Stop’’. The S&P has strong support below the market from 4452/4467 where I will be an aggressive buyer with a 4439 ‘’Closing Stop’’.
EUR/USD
The boring sideways price action in the Euro continues with little or no movement. I am still a seller in small size from 1.1645/1.1695 with the same 1.1725 tight stop.
December Dollar Index
No Change. I am still a seller from 94.20/94.70 with a 95.01 stop.
December DAX
The DAX has held onto the gains made this week as we wait to see what the ECB and Lagarde have to say in this afternoon’s ECB Statement. I am not going to chase the DAX higher, leaving my 15440/15510 buy level unchanged with the same 15365 stop.
December FTSE
The FTSE just missed my initial 7280 sell level and I am still flat. With Gilt Yields falling a huge 11 basis points yesterday, I would have expected the FTSE to have traded higher. Ahead of the ECB Statement, I will leave my 7280/7330 sell level unchanged with the same 7365 stop.
Dow Rolling Contract
Just before the close the Dow traded lower to my 35500 buy level-400 points below Tuesday’s all-time high. The Dow has now hit my revised T/P level at 35565 as emailed earlier to my Platinum Members as I go to press and I am now flat. The Dow has short-term support from 35250/35400 where I will be a buyer with a 35125 ”Closing Stop”. If I am taken long I will have a T/P level at 35540.
December NASDAQ
My NASDAQ plan worked well with the market trading higher to my 15630 sell level before selling off to my revised 15574 T/P level and I am now flat. Today, I will again be a seller from 15680/15760 with a 15855 ‘’Closing Stop’’. I will leave my 15210/15310 buy level unchanged with the same 15135 ‘’Closing Stop’’.
December BUND
Central Bank buying dove Bond Yields substantially lower across the globe yesterday which was no surprise as the CBs cannot afford rates to rise given the level of debt. The break and close over 169.50 is technically positive. I will now raise my buy level to 168.70/169.30 with a higher 168.25 stop. If I am taken long I will have a T/P level at 169.65.
Gold Rolling Contract
No Change. I am still a buyer on any dip lower to 1752/1767 with the same 1739 stop.
Silver Rolling Contract
I am still long at 24.00 with the same 24.30 T/P level. I will add to this trade at 23.40 while leaving my 22.85 stop unchanged.
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