S&P 500 might be getting a little ahead of itself in the very short-term – the price decline looks in need of some really brief consolidation. Bonds have likewise paused, and the retreat in Treasury yields that I told you about would happen first, is unfolding. The 10-year one closed below 3%, and with the focus slowly but surely to shift some more from inflation to the deteriorating real economy and job market, I‘m expecting yields to decline still (before turning up longer-term again). The Fed hasn‘t yet pivoted – and for the next couple of sessions won‘t. – but the pressure on raising rates by much, is slowly receding Precious metals (and copper) don‘t like the retreat in inflation data (PCE deflator) and inflation expectations – coupled with the real economy prospects, these are to suffer, with gold being relatively, relatively most resilient (which wouldn‘t protect it from declining of course). Unlike crude oil where I remain of bullish persuasion when it comes to the two possible correction scenarios described earlier (the fight for $108.50 talked yesterday, is on).

Yesterday, I got an interesting question on what actual value retail traders provide to the markets. If you‘re also wondering, have a look at my take in the first and second parts of the reply – it‘ll resonate.

In connection with the Nov 12, 2021, legal update on my homepage, the key main hearing is to continue shortly. Demanding events involving long travels – I’ll be issuing only brief updates for the nearest 5 trading days. I won’t be able to provide any analyses, updates, or many Twitter activities between Jul 11-15. Looking forward to my return to serving you on Jul 18!

Let‘s move right into the charts (all courtesy of Stockcharts.com).
 

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Outlook

The caption says it all – S&P 500 is pausing somewhat, and looking for the next short-term direction – the lower knot I wrote above yesterday, materialized. Consolidation of the steep turn to the downside that I caught for you, is in order.
 

Credit Markets

Bonds are taking a break in the strong risk-off posture, and that‘s likely to coincide with the reprieve in stocks.