S&P 500 Consolidation and the Mag 7 Rotation
Since early June, the S&P 500 has held a distinct sideways consolidation pattern despite significant headwinds. In this update, we examine the technical levels defining this range, including resistance at 7,630 and support at the 50-day EMA. We explore the two primary obstacles testing the market's resilience: the Iranian conflict's impact on crude oil prices and the ongoing capital rotation out of the Magnificent Seven stocks. While broadening market breadth is generally positive, the sudden shift has caused short-term concern due to historical concentration levels. We also look at the latest inflation data. With the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in at 3.5%, the Federal Reserve has gained some breathing room, leading to a sharp drop in rate hike probabilities according to the CME FedWatch Tool. However, the primary vulnerability remains crude oil. We discuss what could happen to equity markets if supply disruptions persist and energy prices take another leg higher.
Since early June, the S&P 500 has held a distinct sideways consolidation pattern despite significant headwinds.
In this update, we examine the technical levels defining this range, including resistance at 7,630 and support at the 50-day EMA.
We explore the two primary obstacles testing the market's resilience: the Iranian conflict's impact on crude oil prices and the ongoing capital rotation out of the Magnificent Seven stocks.
While broadening market breadth is generally positive, the sudden shift has caused short-term concern due to historical concentration levels.
We also look at the latest inflation data.
With the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in at 3.5%, the Federal Reserve has gained some breathing room, leading to a sharp drop in rate hike probabilities according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
However, the primary vulnerability remains crude oil.
We discuss what could happen to equity markets if supply disruptions persist and energy prices take another leg higher.