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Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 28th = Uptrend
US stock indexes were down slightly last week, which is a bit concerning as trading volume also rose as stocks declined. Prices reacted positively to Yellen’s statement about a strengthened case for a rate hike, and negatively to Fischer’s statement that a strengthened case meant two rate hikes this year.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 28th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 21st = Uptrend
US stock markets continued to move sideways last week…a bit surprising given that Friday was an option expiration day.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 21th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 14th = Uptrend
Last week was fairly quiet, with the US stock market taking a break and moving sideways; The S&P 500 was up less than 0.1% for the week.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 14th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of August 7th = Uptrend
A short sell-off early last week made way for an end of the week rebound in the US stock markets. Friday’s positive price action should carry over into this week.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of August 7th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of July 31st = Uptrend
Another unimpressive for the US stock markets (which is a good thing), marking two weeks of fairly flat, tight price action. Right now, it looks like traders and investors are on vacation, as prices have remained in a narrow range since mid-July.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of July 31st

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of July 24th = Uptrend
Last week was unimpressive for the US stock markets. Price action was fairly flat, as investors and traders seemed to bide their time. It is earnings season after all, and this week will see a slew of heavy hitters report Q2 results (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter to name a few). And there is a Fed meeting this week.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of July 24th

Stock Market Outlook entering the Week of July 17th = Uptrend
Last week was very positive for US stocks. All indexes remain above their moving averages, and price/volume action was strong (i.e. rise on higher trading volume, fall on lower trading volume). OEW analysis still shows an uptrend as well.

More after the jump…Stock Market Outlook – Week of July 17th