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Arslan Butt•Friday, January 3, 2025•2 min read
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The S&P 500 is at 5,868 and hit an intra-day low of 5,829 as the bearishness persists.
Geopolitical tensions, specifically the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine are driving this. These are creating a risk off market and investors are fleeing to safe havens like gold and the US dollar.
The uncertainty from the geopolitical chaos has investors on high alert. Sectors that are most exposed to global stability like energy and technology are getting hit the hardest. As fear mounts the broad indices like the S&P 500 are getting more volatile and investors are pulling back from risk. This has changed the market dynamics and it’s getting harder for the index to get back to its up trend.
US Economic Concerns Amplify Bearish Momentum
Adding to the geopolitical worries are signs of US economic uncertainty. The Fed just released its projections and it shows fewer rate cuts in 2025 as inflation is still persistent. This is a hawkish view and it’s eroding investor confidence as higher rates will hurt corporate profits and economic growth.
Also, strong job data including lower than expected jobless claims has made the US dollar stronger. While this is good for the dollar it’s bad for the S&P 500. A stronger dollar usually reduces the global demand for US equities and adds to the pressure on the index.
The Fed’s slow pace of inflation control and interest rate hikes is making investors hesitant to get into equities. With inflation above target and wage growth steady the Fed’s stance will likely weigh on the S&P 500 in the coming months.
S&P 500 Price Outlook: Key Technical Levels
The S&P 500 (SPX) is at 5,868.56 -0.22% and still under pressure. The pivot is at 5,933.60 and the index needs to clear this level to get back to the up trend. Immediate resistance are 6,011.99 and 6,099.55 and key support are 5,770.88, 5,696.90 and 5,617.62.
Technicals are mixed. RSI is at 38 which is oversold and could trigger a short term bounce. But the 50 day EMA at 5,970.89 is acting as a cap and the bias is still down.
A move above 5,933.60 could lead to consolidation but further down if the index fails to hold 5,770.88. In that case the next targets will be 5,696.90 and 5,617.62 and the bearishness will deepen.
Key Insights
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Geopolitical Risks: Heightened tensions in the Middle East and Europe drive risk aversion, pressuring global markets, including the S&P 500.
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Economic Concerns: Persistent inflation and a strong US dollar weigh on investor sentiment, dampening demand for equities.
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Technical Indicators: RSI at 38 suggests oversold conditions, but bearish momentum remains intact below the 50-day EMA at 5,970.89.
Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.
His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.
His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.
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