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The major U.S. stock indexes pulled an about face on Tuesday, giving up earlier gains after President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with the outcome of last week’s trade talks between the United States and China. Trump further rattled investors by saying a highly anticipated summit with North

The momentum from the easing of tensions over trade between the United States and China is helping to support June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures for a second day on Tuesday. Based on the pre-market trade, we’re looking for slightly better regular session opening.Daily June E-mini S&P 500 IndexDaily Swing

The S&P 500 has rallied a bit during the trading session on Monday, reaching towards the 2740 handle, an area that has offered resistance as of late. However, I think that we will eventually break above this resistance barrier, as the tensions between the United States and China have calmed

The major U.S. stock indexes finished sharply higher on Monday as investors responded positively to an easing of trade tensions between the United States and China. Equities were also boosted by fresh deal making activity.In the cash market, the benchmark S&P 500 Index settled at 2733.01, up 20.04 or +0.74%.

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are called higher based on the pre-market trade. Investors are reacting positively to the outcome of the trade talks between the United States and China.Daily June E-mini S&P 500 IndexDaily Swing Chart Technical AnalysisThe main trend is up according to the daily swing chart.

U.S. benchmark and blue chips stocks finished marginally lower last week, while tech stocks were pressured even more as investors shifted their attention from earnings season to macroeconomic issues.In the cash market, the benchmark S&P 500 Index settled at 2712.97, down 0.50%, the blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closed

The S&P 500 has gone back and forth during the week, testing the 2700 level for support. I think that the market has more than enough support underneath to keep the market going higher, with the 2700 level offering a support level, and beyond that we also have support at

The S&P 500 was a bit quiet during the trading session on a Friday, as we are hovering just above a major support level at the 2700 level. That is an area that should cause a bit of buying pressure, but if we did break down below there I think

U.S. stock indexes are trading mixed shortly after the mid-session and a little ahead of the cash market close. Volume is light as investors digest the possible outcome of the trade negotiations between economic heavyweights the United States and China.At 1832 GMT, the benchmark S&P 500 Index is trading 2713.76,

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading lower shortly before the cash market opening. The index is trading inside yesterday’s range and Monday’s and Tuesday’s range. This is unusual. This type of pattern tends to indicate investor indecision and impending volatility to start getting ready for the return of

Dow Jones Industrial Average [DJI30]While 100-day SMA confined the Dow Jones’ upside on Monday, the American equity gauge refrained to dip below 24625, which in-turn signals brighter chances of its another attempt to clear the 24875 SMA mark. Should optimism concerning U.S. economy propel the index beyond 24875 on a

The S&P 500 when sideways initially during the day on Thursday but then rallied a bit to show signs of life again. We are positive, but it’s not some type of major move, rather it is an attempt to break out to the upside and above the most recent high

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are expected to open lower based on the pre-market trade. The price action is being driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields, a slew of U.S. economic data and new earnings results.Daily June E-mini S&P 500 IndexDaily Swing Chart Technical AnalysisThe main trend is up

The S&P 500 has rallied significantly after initially drifting down to the 2700 level, an area that has been important more than once. If we can continue to go much higher, perhaps reaching towards the 2740 level again. I think that longer-term we are looking at a move to the

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading flat shortly before the cash market opening. Yesterday’s steep sell-off was fueled by a sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields. Today, yields are stable. There have been some geopolitical concerns raised over North Korea that could blow up into something major if

The S&P 500 has fallen significantly during the session on Tuesday, as the US dollar strengthened in the currency markets. However, we have found a significant amount of support at the 2700 level, an area that was previous resistance and of course is a large come around, psychologically significant number.

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading lower shortly after the opening. The selling started in the pre-market session and continued when the cash market opened.Daily June E-mini S&P 500 IndexDaily Swing Chart Technical AnalysisThe main trend is up according to the daily swing chart. A trade through 2741.25

The major U.S. stock indexes finished higher across the board on Monday with the Dow posting its eighth straight session of gains. The markets were primarily supported by an easing of trade tensions between the United States and China.In the cash market, the benchmark S&P 500 Index settled at 2730.13,

The S&P 500 has rallied a bit during the day on Monday, but just slightly so as I record. The 2700 level underneath should be supportive and remember that recently we have broken out from a massive wedge, which of course is a very bullish sign as well. I think

June E-mini S&P 500 Index futures are trading higher shortly before the cash market opening. Last week, the index cleared a potential resistance angle and appears to have enough upside momentum to challenge the next potential resistance angle.Daily June E-mini S&P 500 IndexDaily Technical AnalysisThe nearest support is a downtrending