(MENAFN- DailyFX) S & P 500 Price Outlook:TheS & P 500 dipped lower early in Thursday tradingbut eventually pared losses to end nearly unchanged from Wednesday's close Still, the VIX remained elevated heading into Friday trading Interested in equities? Check out theDailyFX Podcast with Andrew Milligan , head of global strategy at Aberdeen Standard Investments
S & P 500 Price Outlook: Traders on Edge as VIX Pops
The S & P 500,Dow JonesandNasdaq100 were faced with widespread uncertainty on Thursday as traders jostled for position ahead of incoming Fed speak that possesses great market-moving potential. Although the three indices pared major losses and the Dow Jones was dragged higher by Boeing (BA), the VIX Index remained elevated into the close which speaks to the fear amongst investors – which is understandable given the stakes.
S & P 500 Price Chart: 4 - Hour Time Frame (June – August) (Chart 1)
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As it stands, markets are expecting a 25-basis point cut at the SeptemberFOMCmeeting – while others have called for a 50-basis point cut at minimum. Some analysts, myself included, argue the prospect of further easing has already been priced in which has allowed the S & P 500 to maintain its robust valuation despite an expanded trade war and inverted yield curve.
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Therefore, if the assumption is correct, anything less than complete capitulation from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and his peers could seriously disappoint stock traders and result in price declines which could potentially see the Index retest the trendline from June.
VIX Price Chart: 4 – Hour Time Frame (June – August) (Chart 2)
Chart created with TradingView
On the other hand, IG Client Sentiment Data suggests the S & P 500 may be destined for greater heights as traders remain net-short. For more technical analysis and fundamental updates on the major equity markets, follow@PeterHanksFXon Twitter.
--Written by Peter Hanks, Junior Analyst for DailyFX.com
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