Could S&P 500 drop towards the 3981 level?

Anton Kolhanov Anton Kolhanov

Weekly forecast, May 8 – 12, 2023

Uptrend scenario

The uptrend may be expected to continue, while market is trading above support level 4068, which will be followed by reaching resistance level 4206 – 4244.

Downtrend scenario

An downtrend will start as soon, as the market drops below support level 4068, which will be followed by moving down to support level 3981.

Monthly forecast, May 2023

Uptrend scenario

The uptrend may be expected to continue, while market is trading above support level 4068, which will be followed by reaching resistance level 4206 – 4244 and if it keeps on moving up above that level, we may expect the market to reach resistance level 4382.

Downtrend scenario

An downtrend will start as soon, as the market drops below support level 4068, which will be followed by moving down to support level 3937 and 3839.

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Anton Kolhanov

Anton Kolhanov is a trader and an analyst. He started to study the Forex market in 2003.

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