U.S. Stocks Retreat Amid Inflation And Interest Rate Concerns

Rising oil prices contribute to renewed inflation concerns. Treasury yields hover near 16-year highs.

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  • Major U.S. stock indices dip around 0.7% amid inflation and rate hike worries.
  • Rising oil prices contribute to renewed inflation concerns.
  • Treasury yields hover near 16-year highs.
  • The dollar remains strong, tracking higher yields.
  • Government shutdown fears loom as spending laws expiration date approaches.
  • Tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia are down approximately 0.9%.
  • Tesla faces scrutiny over exports from China to the EU.
  • Dow Jones down 2.1%, S&P 500 loses nearly 3.8%, Nasdaq sinks over 5% for the month.
  • Chicago Fed President suggests rates could remain steady at a higher level.
  • Focus on upcoming U.S. consumer confidence and home sales data.
     

Technical Perspective E-mini S&P 500

The E-mini S&P 500 Futures contract is currently trading lower, down approximately 1%, at around $4333. This decline is associated with a technical p-shaped volume profile structure, which typically suggests a bearish market sentiment. The Point of Control (POC) level within this profile is key, as it can help determine the prevailing bias. Additionally, positive volatility and a stronger dollar are exerting downward pressure on the market.

The daily interval continues to exhibit a bearish imbalance, and this perspective aligns with the Quarterly and Monthly value areas. The market is currently targeting the Year’s developing VWAP, indicating a bearish outlook.

When examining the weekly interval, it’s possible that the market could encounter absorption and short covering around the current lows. This dynamic could potentially trigger a pullback in prices.


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