S&P 500 Index

S&P 500 key levels to watch

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The S&P 500 has bounced off its earlier lows in the last couple of hours, after dipping to take out liquidity below Friday's low (6011) and key support around 6000. Where do we go from here?

On Friday, the index tumbled sharply to close near the lows. Whether that marked a near-term market top remains to be seen. A downside follow-through would attract selling activity, but the long-term trend remains bullish. The short-term trend line has been broken, which could be a bearish reversal signal, as too could be the bearish engulfing weekly candle.

Given how strong the markets have been in recent months, a correction might be welcomed even by bullish investors as it could create better buying opportunities.

On the daily chart, the key level to watch is 6000—a psychologically significant level. This level has acted as both resistance and support multiple times. A daily close below this level could potentially lead to a decline towards the lower end of the recent range circa 5830, with interim downside target being at 5908. Below that, the 200-day moving average may come into focus if selling pressure continues.

Resistance is seen at 6033 and then 6075, levels that were formerly either support or resistance.

By Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst with FOREX.com

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