Short-Term Forecast For Wednesday, Oct. 14
A cycle high signal was nearly generated today, indicating that the alpha high (AH) of the current short-term cycle likely formed on October 12. We are 2 sessions into the alpha phase decline of the short-term cycle that began on September 24.
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The magnitude and duration of the last alpha phase rally suggest that short-term direction is in question. An extended alpha phase decline that moves below the last short-term low at 3,226 would reconfirm that current bearish short-term trend and forecast additional losses. Alternatively, a quick rebound followed by an extended beta phase rally would signal the likely transition to a bullish short-term trend.
S&P 500 Index Daily Chart Analyses
The following technical and cycle analyses provide short-term forecasts for the S&P 500 index.
Technical Analysis
The index closed moderately lower today, retreating further from previous highs of the uptrend from March. Technical indicators are moderately bullish overall, favoring a continuation of the advance.
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Cycle Analysis
A cycle high signal was nearly generated today, indicating that the alpha high (AH) likely formed on October 12. We are 2 sessions into the alpha phase decline of the cycle following the short-term cycle low (STCL) on September 24. The magnitude and duration of the last alpha phase rally suggest that short-term direction is in question. An extended alpha phase decline that moves below the last STCL at 3,226 would reconfirm that current bearish translation and forecast additional losses. Alternatively, a quick rebound followed by an extended beta phase rally would signal the likely transition to a bullish translation. The window during which the next STCL is likely to occur is from November 3 to November 23, with our best estimate being in the November 12 to November 18 range.
- Last STCL: September 24, 2020
- Cycle Duration: 15 sessions
- Cycle Translation: Bearish
- Next STCL Window: November 3 to November 23; best estimate in the November 12 to November 18 range.
- Setup Status: No active setups.
- Trigger Status: No pending triggers.
- Signal Status: No active signals.
- Stop Level: None active.
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Short-term Outlook
- Bullish Scenario: A close above the recent short-term high at 3,534 would predict a return to the previous short-term high at 3,581.
- Bearish Scenario: A reversal and close well below the middle of the Bollinger bands at 3,374 would predict a move down toward the previous short-term low at 3,226.
The bullish scenario is more likely (~70 probable).