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E-mini S&P 500 Index (ES) Futures Technical Analysis – Strengthens Over 3808.00, Weakens Under 3779.00

By:
James Hyerczyk
Published: Mar 4, 2021, 14:58 GMT+00:00

The direction of the March E-mini S&P 500 Index into the close on Thursday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to 3808.00 and 3779.00.

E-mini S&P 500 Index

March E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading nearly flat shortly after the cash market opening after recovering from earlier losses. Investors are nervous about a jump in U.S. bond yields that is weighing on risk appetite.

Investors are anticipating a rise in inflation with governments continuing to pump money into the global economy and as vaccination programs progress.

At 14:42 GMT, March E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading 3815.50, down 1.25 or -0.03%.

Investors are also waiting to see if Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will address concerns about the risk of a rapid rise in long-term borrowing costs later in the day at 17:05 GMT. Traders are hoping for a volatile reaction at that time.

Daily March E-mini S&P 500 Index

Daily Swing Chart Technical Analysis

The main trend is down according to the daily swing chart. A trade through the intraday low at 3777.50 will signal a resumption of the downtrend. The main trend will change to up on a move through 3934.50.

The index is currently straddling a pair of 50% levels at 3808.00 and 3779.00.

The short-term range is 3959.25 to 3777.50. Its 50% level at 3868.50 is a potential upside target. Since the main trend is down, sellers could come in on the first test of this level.

The major support is a retracement zone at 3728.25 to 3673.75. This zone is controlling the longer-term direction of the index.

Daily Swing Chart Technical Forecast

The direction of the March E-mini S&P 500 Index into the close on Thursday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to 3808.00 and 3779.00.

Bullish Scenario

A sustained move over 3808.00 will indicate the presence of buyers. If this move generates enough upside momentum then 3868.50 will become the primary upside target.

Bearish Scenario

A sustained move under 3808.00 will be the first sign of selling pressure. This could trigger a move into 3779.00 and 3777.50.

Taking out 3777.50 could trigger an acceleration to the downside with 3728.25 the next likely downside target.

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About the Author

James Hyerczyk is a U.S. based seasoned technical analyst and educator with over 40 years of experience in market analysis and trading, specializing in chart patterns and price movement. He is the author of two books on technical analysis and has a background in both futures and stock markets.

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