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SPY Weekly View
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Holiday Radar
- 2025-12-24 Christmas (09:30-13:00)
- 2025-12-25 Christmas
Earnings Radar
Monitoring for earnings releases by the Magnificent 7, AI-tech-related firms, and major financial institutions.
No monitored earnings reports are pending in the next 7 days.
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EcoNews Radar U.S. Events
EcoNews Summary
- Thursday 08:30 – High USD CPI y/y, High USD CPI m/m, High USD Core CPI m/m: The release of inflation data (Headline and Core CPI, both year-over-year and month-over-month) is expected to be the primary market-moving event. Elevated or higher-than-expected inflation figures can drive increased index futures volatility, as traders speculate on potential Fed policy responses. Market participants may react sharply to inflation surprises, repricing rate-cut or hike expectations accordingly.
- Thursday 08:30 – High USD Unemployment Claims: Weekly jobless claims will provide insight into labor market conditions. A significant deviation from consensus could amplify price action—strong claims data (lower unemployment) may reinforce tighter policy concerns if inflation is also high, while weaker data (higher claims) could stoke growth fears and weigh on indices.
EcoNews Conclusion
- Thursday’s pre-market session is likely to see heightened volatility and momentum in index futures, driven by the concentrated release of high-impact inflation and labor market data at 08:30. Expect market direction and volume to be dictated by the inflation readout and its perceived implications for Fed policy.
- Market momentum and volume may slow in the sessions leading up to this CPI release as traders await confirmation of the inflation trend.
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Market News Summary
- Tech Sector Concerns: Questions have emerged about the integrity of inter-company deals within the tech industry, prompting worries over the sector’s financial transparency. Meanwhile, doubts about the sustainability of AI-related spending have weighed on major indices, pushing the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to multi-week lows.
- Inflation Data in Focus: The upcoming US CPI report is the first major economic release since the recent government shutdown, and is being watched closely for its impact on Federal Reserve policy outlook. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures have gained modestly ahead of the data, with market expectations centering on potential Fed rate-cut discussions.
- Commodities Volatility: Oil prices experienced both upward and downward swings amid opposing forces of geopolitical risks and oversupply concerns. Comments from energy traders highlight a significant oversupply in oil, while Russian and Venezuelan sanctions add volatility. Gold has shown resilience, although moves have turned cautious ahead of inflation data.
- Market Divergence: US tech stocks saw weakness on AI spending concerns, while Chinese tech equities outperformed on hopes of AI and chip breakthroughs, signaling diverging global tech market trends.
- ETF and Sector Developments: ETFs linked to crypto, defense, and commodities continued to attract strong inflows. ECR Minerals’ acquisition spurred a sharp rise in its shares, indicating ongoing activity in the mining sector.
- European and Global Equities: European markets look set to open lower as central bank decisions come into focus. Chinese consumer brands intensify their push into US retail amid weak home market demand and ongoing tariff debates.
- Market Sentiment and Strategy: Discussions among analysts emphasize selective stock picking for the coming months and note a growing skepticism regarding a broad-based bull market, particularly in the wake of recent employment and inflation indicators.
News Conclusion
- The trading landscape is characterized by elevated caution heading into critical US economic data, with tech sector sentiment dampened by concerns about spending and deal structures.
- Commodities are experiencing heightened volatility, with oil and gold reacting to shifts in global risk appetite and macroeconomic expectations.
- Divergence between US and Chinese tech equities, ongoing ETF flows into alternative asset classes, and sector-specific news reflect a market environment that favors rotation and stock selection.
- Broader equity markets remain on edge, factoring in macro risks, central bank decisions, and evolving trade policy actions in the days ahead.
Market News Sentiment:
Market News Articles: 42
- Neutral: 47.62%
- Positive: 30.95%
- Negative: 21.43%
Sentiment Summary:
Out of 42 market news articles, sentiment is distributed as follows: 47.62% are neutral, 30.95% are positive, and 21.43% are negative.
Based on the latest news coverage, the majority of reports maintain a neutral stance, while positive articles outnumber negative ones.
GLD,Gold Articles: 11
- Positive: 63.64%
- Neutral: 36.36%
Sentiment Summary: Out of 11 articles covering GLD and gold, 63.64% express a positive sentiment, while 36.36% are neutral.
Conclusion: Recent coverage on GLD and gold is predominantly positive, with a notable portion of neutral sentiment and no negative sentiment reported.
USO,Oil Articles: 13
- Neutral: 46.15%
- Positive: 30.77%
- Negative: 23.08%
Sentiment Summary:
Recent coverage of USO and Oil is predominantly neutral (46.15%), with a smaller proportion of positive sentiment (30.77%) and negative sentiment (23.08%) across 13 analyzed articles.
This distribution indicates a generally balanced news tone, with a slight lean toward neutral and positive reporting over the period reviewed.
Market Data Snapshot
ETF Snapshot of major stock market ETFs, Mag7, and others as of: December 18, 2025 07:16
- USO 67.98 Bullish 2.74%
- GLD 399.29 Bullish 0.86%
- MSFT 476.12 Bearish -0.06%
- TLT 87.80 Bearish -0.09%
- DIA 479.80 Bearish -0.45%
- IJH 65.98 Bearish -0.45%
- AMZN 221.27 Bearish -0.58%
- AAPL 271.84 Bearish -1.01%
- IWM 247.24 Bearish -1.06%
- SPY 671.40 Bearish -1.10%
- META 649.50 Bearish -1.16%
- QQQ 600.41 Bearish -1.85%
- IBIT 48.71 Bearish -2.01%
- GOOG 298.06 Bearish -3.14%
- NVDA 170.94 Bearish -3.81%
- TSLA 467.26 Bearish -4.62%
Market Summary: State of Play for Key ETF Stocks, the Mag7, and Other Major ETFs
ETF Stocks Snapshot
- SPY: 671.40 (Bearish, -1.10%) – Broad market ETF showing notable selling pressure. Downward momentum may be influencing large cap sentiment.
- QQQ: 600.41 (Bearish, -1.85%) – The tech-heavy index is underperforming, suggesting widespread weakness in growth/technology names.
- IWM: 247.24 (Bearish, -1.06%) – Russell 2000 ETF is declining, pointing to negative sentiment in small caps.
- IJH: 65.98 (Bearish, -0.45%) – Midcaps are also experiencing downside in line with broader equity weakness.
- DIA: 479.80 (Bearish, -0.45%) – Dow 30 exposure declining, with weakness echoing through blue-chips.
Mag 7 (AAPL, MSFT, GOOG, AMZN, META, NVDA, TSLA) Stock Performance
- AAPL: 271.84 (Bearish, -1.01%) – Showing weakness contributing to the tech sector’s slide.
- MSFT: 476.12 (Bearish, -0.06%) – Slightly lower, demonstrating relative resilience among mega-cap techs.
- GOOG: 298.06 (Bearish, -3.14%) – Underperforming, with pronounced downside momentum.
- AMZN: 221.27 (Bearish, -0.58%) – Modest move lower.
- META: 649.50 (Bearish, -1.16%) – Adds to the negative tilt in large cap technology.
- NVDA: 170.94 (Bearish, -3.81%) – Leading the declines with significant loss among chip stocks.
- TSLA: 467.26 (Bearish, -4.62%) – The weakest of the group, currently experiencing sharp downside.
Other Major ETFs: Mixed Moves
- USO: 67.98 (Bullish, +2.74%) – Crude oil ETF bucking the overall equity trend with strong gains, reflecting strength in energy markets.
- GLD: 399.29 (Bullish, +0.86%) – Gold is attracting inflows, likely as a defensive play amid risk-off sentiment.
- TLT: 87.80 (Bearish, -0.09%) – Long-term Treasuries showing minor downside, possibly due to shifting rate expectations.
- IBIT: 48.71 (Bearish, -2.01%) – Bitcoin ETF under pressure amid wider risk asset weakness.
Summary
The prevailing market snapshot is broadly risk-off. Equities, including major ETFs and the Mag 7, are experiencing a coordinated selloff, with technology and momentum names particularly hard-hit. Exceptions include USO and GLD, which are showing strength, likely reflecting a shift to commodities and safe haven assets. The correction in both large and small cap benchmarks alongside weakness in risk proxies signals a cautious environment.
Note: This is a factual market overview for traders, with no investment advice or recommendations.
Higher Time Frame Analysis
Summary of the current state of US Indices Futures based on higher time-frame (HTF) technical analysis as of: 2025-12-18: 07:16 CT.
US Indices Futures
- ES Short/intermediate term bearish (below WSFG/MSFG NTZ, pivots down, resistance 7013.50), long-term bullish (YSFG up, 55/100/200W MA up), testing 6584.75 support.
- NQ Short/intermediate term bearish (below WSFG/MSFG NTZ, pivots down), long-term bullish (YSFG up, strong LT MA up), resistance at 26655.50, key support 21161.00.
- YM Short-term neutral to bearish (pullback below WSFG NTZ), intermediate/long-term bullish (MSFG/YSFG up, all LT MA up), swing pivot up, support 46170, intermediate resistance 49308.
- EMD Short-term neutral (below WSFG NTZ, MAs down), intermediate/long-term bullish (MSFG/YSFG up, all LT MA up), pivot DTrend/ST, UTrend/IT, support 3321.0, resistance 3434.7.
- RTY Short-term bearish (below WSFG NTZ, pivots down), intermediate/long-term bullish (MSFG/YSFG up, all LT MA up), high at 2625.3, support 2500.0–2321.0.
- FDAX Short-term bearish (below WSFG NTZ, pivots, short-term MA down), intermediate-term neutral, long-term bullish (MSFG/YSFG trends, all LT MA up), resistance 24490–24891, support 23851–22963.
Overall State
- Short-Term: Bearish to Neutral (pullbacks/tests below WSFG NTZ, down pivots/MA)
- Intermediate-Term: Bullish to Neutral (MSFG/YSFG up, most IT MA/pivots up, FDAX mixed)
- Long-Term: Bullish (YSFG/Major MA uptrends across all indices, structural uptrends intact)
Conclusion
US Indices Futures are in higher timeframe uptrends, with YSFG and MSFG signals supporting intermediate to long-term bullish structure. Current corrective phases are confirmed by price action and technicals below weekly NTZ on WSFG, swing pivots trending down, and short/intermediate-term MA weakness across ES, NQ, RTY, FDAX, and, to a lesser degree, YM and EMD. Support benchmarks at multi-week/month lows are currently being tested, with resistance remaining near recent swing highs. Overall contract structure remains constructive long-term unless key supports break, with volatility at elevated levels and short-term retracements dominating the technical context.
Note: Intra-day counter-trend pullbacks or retracements may occur, HTF is context for informational usage and market structure. Glossary: Session Fib Grids periods of YSFG:’Yearly’, MSFG:’Monthly’, WSFG:’Weekly’
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