Strykr Analysis
NeutralStrykr Pulse 60/100. Consolidation with mixed sector leadership. Threat Level 3/5.
The S&P 500 flirted with the 7,000 mark this week, a new all-time high that felt more like a tease than a breakout. The index closed just 0.56% off its peak, signaling fatigue and technical cracks beneath the surface. Energy stocks outperformed, riding the commodity wave, while tech, represented by the $XLK ETF at $143.9, held steady but showed no follow-through.
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to hold rates steady adds complexity. Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Fed signals a delicate balancing act between cutting short-term rates and shrinking the balance sheet. This cautious stance is keeping equities range-bound, with traders digesting the Fed’s mixed signals.
Strykr Pulse 60/100. The market is consolidating after a strong run, with pockets of strength in energy but overall caution. Threat Level 3/5. Watch for next week’s economic data from China and Australia that could tip the scales.
Strykr Watch
S&P 500 near 7,000, $XLK at 143.9 support. This is a market waiting for a catalyst, not one charging ahead.
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