In light of yesterday’s historic one day point gain I felt it only appropriate for those wanting to know what I’m watching. To wit:
Above is the S&P 500™ as of before noon ET. It’s quite possible the “markets” could rocket ever higher, but I’m currently more fixated if they can’t hold the gains of yesterday and what it may portend.
As always, we shall see.
© 2018 Mark St.Cyr
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