Traders:
With the FOMC now behind us, here are my levels and plan for tomorrow, 11/4. I already emailed the wrap up from yesterday so those who have not read it can review it now. We will also not be reviewing the “Market Generated Information” today as we carved out new value area driven by FOMC Price Discovery.
A) Daily Plan 11/4/21:
4622 was a key level for today. This level capped rallies all day. After perceived dovish FOMC notes, the level broke, went up 10 points, came down for a very brief retest and then S&P500 flew, trading as high as 4657 at one point. This level was provided in my Twitter pre open: Tic Toc 4622
My 4657 order flow provided some resistance to the steamy rally post FOMC for about 10 points. Tic Toc 4657 Infact this turned to be the High of the Day (HOD).
Before I list down my scenarios for tomorrow, here is my read of the FOMC and the context:
Substantial Further Progress is dead. This phrase will likely not be heard again now that the taper has begun.
I thought Powell was very confident the inflation will die out. And I think that is indeed going to be the case 6-8 months out. And this is the reason market just took off after the FOMC minutes because rate increases are no-where near the horizon. So after buying 10 trillion in assets, now they want to reduce it by 15 billion a month. Big deal?!
Now if this story gains traction, I expect stocks to go higher from here at 4650.
Having laid this context, here are my 2 price scenarios for tomorrow:
An Open or Bid above 4622-4626: This is a bullish scenario with a re-test of 4657 possible followed by a rally to 4703. Now 4650.
I will be surprised if we open or offered below 4622 tomorrow, however in that instance , a test of 4590-4600 is likely.
B) Summary:
Market perceives the FOMC as dovish
Strong volume to break out of order flow level 4622
Going in expectation for rest of the week is 4622-4626 should support any declines, in line with a target of 4700+
An open or offers below 4622 will be bearish case, targeting recent lows at 4590-4600.
In addition to this, here are a few EPS plays I was watching and as of this publication, here is how each one of them faring:
FSR: Given yesterday’s wrap up at 17, now trading ~ 19 bucks (11/2 Recap)
QCOM: 135, now trading 145 post market close
ROKU: I have been bear on this stock since 320 handles, my longer term target is 265. This stock just crumbled after earnings now trading as low as 280 dollar down 35 handles after earnings. ROKU 265
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~ Tic Toc 🍀
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I agree with your assessment of Powell's move and how it might be received in the short-term. However, over the next few months, it might also be seen as a pretty bad policy mistake. The reason being is as follows: what if inflation were already going to subside because it was all about undersupply all along (due to supply chain problems and lack of foreign competition during Covid)? In that scenario, the tapering would be an unnecessary tightening that could cause trouble in the credit markets. After all, a whole lot of Americans are still out of work post-Covid and many lost benefits 6 weeks ago. If their spending habits dramatically change to the negative (not because of empty shelves but because they have no money), then the tapering will only make it harder for banks to lend to folks versus owning higher interest paying Treasuries.
I learn and earn with you... cannot ask for more Tic, bless you