Daily Chart Report ? Friday, July 1st, 2022
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Today’s Summary
Friday, July 1st, 2022
Indices: Russell 2000 +1.16% | Dow +1.05% | S&P 500 +1.05% | Nasdaq 100 +0.71%
Sectors: All 11 Sectors closed higher. Utilities led, gaining +2.45%. Technology lagged, but still rose +0.23%.
Commodities: Crude Oil futures moved higher by +2.52% to $108.43 per barrel. Gold futures fell -0.31% to $1,802 per ounce.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index gained +0.36%.
Crypto: Bitcoin dropped -3.44% to $19,239. Ethereum fell -1.17% to $1,057.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 2.889%.
**Reminder – The US Stock Market and Bond Market will both be closed on Monday for July 4th ?? Have a great holiday! **
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas being shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
Today’s Chart of the Day was shared by Drew Wells (@DrewTheCharts). The chart shows High Yield Credit Spreads over the past four years. Drew points out that Credit Spreads have continued to widen out, breaking their 2018 peak around 5.45%. Credit Spreads tend to widen out like this in times of major financial stress, so this is a clear risk-off signal. Drew highlights the fact that the recent ascent has been gradual, as opposed to 2020 where it was more of a vertical spike. This slow climb means that Credit Spreads are probably not near a climax, which could suggest further trouble for the markets.
Quote of the Day
“America is another name for opportunity.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Top Links
“Guilty Until Proven Innocent” with Brian Shannon | Trendlines Over Headlines – The Chart Report
In this week’s show, we review the markets and discuss the VWAP indicator with special guest, Brian Shannon.
Credit Spreads Favor the Bears – All Star Charts
Ian Culley takes a look at the widening out of Credit Spreads.
Nvidia Stock On The Ropes As Semiconductors Leadership Tested! – Kimble Charting Solutions
Chris Kimble points out that one of the largest Semiconductor stocks is testing a key level
Money Rotating Out Of Insurance Groups Is Splitting The Financials Sector In Two – StockCharts.com
Julius de Kempenaer examines the rotation within the Financial sector.
Top Tweets
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