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Market Reversals: S&P 500 Signals, Diverging Indicators, and Sustainable Growth Insights
Is the stock market as strong as it seems? We invite you to challenge your understanding of market dynamics as we dissect Cycles Edge's insightful newsletter, "Reversal Signs Rack Up." In this episode, we break down what the McClellan Breath Oscillator's divergence from the market means and why the S&P 500 might be more akin to a car speeding along with a sputtering engine. We also explore how fewer stocks are driving the market’s recent gains and what that could signal for investors looking for sustainable growth.
As we navigate the potentially overheated market, we unpack the implications of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) venturing into overbought territory, a key indicator likened to a market thermometer. We uncover the technical levels pinpointed by Cycles Edge, including the critical nine-day, 21-day, and 55-day exponential moving averages (EMAs). These EMAs are not just numbers—they're crucial support landmarks that could predict the market's next move. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of these technical indicators and their implications for market participants in the coming weeks.
All right, everyone, if you're tuned in, you're probably keeping an eye on the market like we are, and today we're going to deep dive into this email newsletter. We got Cycles Edge. Got this on December 5th, okay, and the title I got to say it kind of grabbed me Reversal signs rack up.
Speaker 2:Oh yeah, I know Sounds kind of Ominous, yeah a little bit Like what's going on.
Speaker 1:Sounds kind of ominous. Yeah, a little bit like what's going on.
Speaker 2:Yeah, especially because I mean you know we're looking at the S&P 500 and it's going up, up, up, up, yeah, but the cycle's edge is saying, you know, hold on, hold on.
Speaker 1:Pump the brakes.
Speaker 2:There might be some things we need to pay attention to here.
Speaker 1:Some warning signs.
Speaker 2:Yeah, some warning signs.
Speaker 1:All right, so let's get into it. What's the first thing that jumps out at you here?
Speaker 2:Well, they start talking about this McClellan breath oscillator and how it's diverging from the market.
Speaker 1:Okay, so this is where I need some help. What is that? What does that mean?
Speaker 2:Okay, so imagine the market is a car and it's going down the highway. Got it Right the S&P 500, that's our speedometer.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:And it's showing a lot of momentum. Right, we're moving fast, yeah. But this McClellan-Breath oscillator, that's like if we pop the hood, okay, and we look at the engine, gotcha, and it's telling us how many stocks are actually participating in this rally.
Speaker 1:I see.
Speaker 2:So a divergence means that the engine's not as strong as the speedometer suggests.
Speaker 1:So it's like the car's moving fast, but maybe only running on three cylinders.
Speaker 2:Exactly Fewer stocks are actually pushing those gains.
Speaker 1:Gotcha, so it's a little bit misleading potentially.
Speaker 2:Yeah, it could be a sign that things are maybe not as strong as they look.
Speaker 1:Interesting. So okay, so we got this divergence. Fewer stocks are actually pushing things higher, Right. What else should we be kind of watching out for here?
Speaker 2:Well, they also talk about the RSI. Okay, that's the Relative Strength Index and it's in overbought territory.
Speaker 1:Okay, Now break that down for me a little bit.
Speaker 2:All right. So think of the RSI as like a thermometer for the market, and if it gets above 70, that means things are getting a little too hot, too hot to handle Right. It's overbought.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:And that usually means that there's a higher chance of a pullback.
Speaker 1:That makes sense. So it's like you know what goes up must come down.
Speaker 2:Exactly that sort of thing, yeah.
Speaker 1:So you keep mentioning a pullback If this uptrend does kind of fizzle out?
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:What are there any signs like? Where might the market go?
Speaker 2:Yeah, cycles Edge actually lays out some potential levels based on these technical indicators. Ok, they talk about the nine day EMA. The exponential moving average that's around 602. The prior high, which is about 600. And then the 21-day. Ema, that's about 596.
Speaker 1:Okay Now EMAs, you're going to have to break that down a little bit. For me too, Sure.
Speaker 2:So these are like moving averages of the stock price over different time periods and they can act as these support levels.
Speaker 1:Support levels meaning.
Speaker 2:Okay, so it's like a floor underneath the market, right? Okay, so when the price drops down to a support level, often it bounces back up.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:So you know, these EMAs are like stepping stones. Got it If the market starts to fall, it might find support at those levels, you know, at least temporarily. And then they also mentioned the 55-day EMA. That's way down around 584. Okay, and then they also mentioned the 55-day EMA. That's way down around 584. Okay, and that's a longer-term average and that's often considered a stronger support level.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:So if the market breaks below that, that could signal a deeper correction.
Speaker 1:So these are kind of I guess you could say landmarks. Yeah, Potentially yeah yeah, where the market, might you know?
Speaker 2:Find some support.
Speaker 1:Find some support or bounce back or.
Speaker 2:Exactly.
Speaker 1:Okay, cool, and they mentioned something called pivot points.
Speaker 2:Yes, pivot points.
Speaker 1:What are those?
Speaker 2:So they're calculated from, like the previous trading ranges, hello, and they can act as support or resistance levels. They can help us anticipate where the market might find buyers or sellers. You know, cycles Edge lists the central pivot point around 591 and the S1 pivot point at 579.
Speaker 1:So a lot of numbers here.
Speaker 2:Yeah, there's a lot to keep track of.
Speaker 1:But it sounds like these EMAs and these pivot points, they can at least give us some potential clues.
Speaker 2:Yeah, some guidance where things might go.
Speaker 1:All right, cool. Now they also mention something called the NYSE advanced decline line.
Speaker 2:Oh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1:What is that?
Speaker 2:That's like if we take the pulse of the broader market. It tells us how many stocks are advancing versus declining each day. A rising line means that more stocks are going up, indicating broad strength.
Speaker 1:So this would be a good thing.
Speaker 2:Yeah, typically yeah.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:But Cycles Edge is saying that, even though it hit a new high recently, it's now trending lower.
Speaker 1:Interesting. So, even though, like we said, the S&P might still be climbing, fewer stocks are participating.
Speaker 2:Yeah, it's like, yeah, not a big vote of confidence.
Speaker 1:Right, right, okay, and it seems like there's more.
Speaker 2:Yeah, so they mentioned the RSI and the MACD.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:Those are two other technical indicators. And they're retreating from these recent highs.
Speaker 1:Okay. So we've got a bunch of different indicators kind of all pointing in the same direction. Yeah, they're kind of painting a similar picture here. And to add to all of this, they mention a top breath indicator.
Speaker 2:Oh yeah.
Speaker 1:That's flashing a major warning. Of course they don't really go into detail in the free preview.
Speaker 2:Got to get you to subscribe, right, oh yeah.
Speaker 1:Make you want to sign up. But yeah, that is interesting. And then you know, on top of that, they mention that they have these specific setups for NVDA, tlt and XLU in the premium section.
Speaker 2:Right right.
Speaker 1:I think most people know NVDA is NVIDIA.
Speaker 2:Yeah.
Speaker 1:But just for anyone who's new to this TLT, that's a bond ETF.
Speaker 2:And that can tell us about investor sentiment.
Speaker 1:Okay.
Speaker 2:Especially about interest rates, and then XLU, that's the utility sector ETF.
Speaker 1:Right, right, so okay. So basically, it sounds like Cycles Edge is seeing, I don't know, some cracks in the foundation.
Speaker 2:Yeah, it's possible.
Speaker 1:Even though the market itself seems to be, you know, plugging along.
Speaker 2:Right, exactly.
Speaker 1:So it's just a good reminder that you know there's more to the story.
Speaker 2:Yeah, there's always more than meets the eye sometimes.
Speaker 1:Than just what you see on the surface.
Speaker 2:Right, and it's important to remember that. You know this is all just one piece of the puzzle.
Speaker 1:Yeah, this is just one perspective.
Speaker 2:Exactly.
Speaker 1:And you know, like you were saying, technical analysis it's helpful, but it's not the whole story.
Speaker 2:Right, You've got to consider economic data news events, investor sentiment.
Speaker 1:Right, all that stuff.
Speaker 2:All of it, all of it.
Speaker 1:So we always encourage you to do your own research.
Speaker 2:Yeah, do diligence.
Speaker 1:Look at different perspectives.
Speaker 2:Absolutely.
Speaker 1:And you know, as you watch the market play out, keep an eye out for these potential reversal signs.
Speaker 2:They might just give you a heads up.
Speaker 1:Could be a little preview of what's to come.
Speaker 2:Right, and you know. If you want more info on those specific setups, you know where to find them.
Speaker 1:Head over to Cycles Edge.
Speaker 2:Yeah, check it out.
Speaker 1:All right. Well, thanks for joining us for this deep dive. Thanks everyone. We'll catch you next time.
Speaker 2:See ya, bye.