The market closed red for the second week in a row as traders took profits on persistant inflation and fears that the Fed may not cut as soon as expected. Mag 7 stock weakened and ADBE dropped 13% on Friday. The Russel fell by 2% and OIL stengthened. This week the market look ahead to the FOMC rate decision on Wed.
SUMMARY
NQ closed down 1.31% last week after trading in a wide range of 500 pts.
NQ closed down for the 2nd week in row
R1 = 21 ema (18221)
R2 = 9 ema (18295)
S1 = May 5th Low (18082)
S2 = 2021 High (17957)
Bias remains long but choppiness at ATH increases odds of a near term pull back.
Break below upward trendline would signal potential trend change.
Potential risk-off and inflationary shift as XLP, XLE & XLB are showing near term strength.
Mag 7 are showing weakness. ADBE dropped 13% on Friday
FOMC rate decision on Wed
Inflation remains persistant. XLE up 3.84 % last week.