Saturday, October 19, 2024

S&P 500 Cycle Analysis - Time and Price Projections | Steve Miller

SPX (monthly bars)

SPY (weekly bars)

SPY (daily bars)

SPX (daily bars): ideal 21 Trading Day cycle trough November 6 (Wed) ± 3 days.

VIX (daily bars)

Looking at weekly, daily, and intraday charts, our proprietary indicators indicate a strong bullish sentiment, with the SPY, and QQQ showing very bullish trends. While corrections are often anticipated, the market conditions do not suggest a need to short at this time. The S&P weekly chart remains strong, showing no signs of a peak yet. Although historical valuations are high, there is currently no indication of an impending downturn.

However, we also need to consider potential downside projections. While the market is currently strong, indicators and cycles suggest that we should be cautious as we approach the election period. We anticipate a pullback of approximately 6-10%, with the potential to reach new highs afterward. While cyclical patterns indicate possible declines in Q3 or Q4, our analysis suggests that major corrections might be more pronounced in November or December.

We are experiencing an elevated VIX during a strong market, likely due to geopolitical tensions and the upcoming elections. Historically, such an elevated VIX during bullish trends raises questions about potential market peaks and whether investors are hedging against upcoming volatility. The cycles suggest that implied volatilities might rise sharply post-election, possibly reaching the mid-30s or higher.

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