From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Our Macro universe performance was mixed this week as only 62% of our list closed higher with a median return of 0.22%.
• The biggest winner of the week was the Volatility Index $VIX which gained 6.05%.
• 10-Year Yield $TNX shows continued weakness as this week’s biggest loser, dropping -3.65%.
• Momentum remains constructive from a structural perspective, as 60% of the assets on our macro list are in a bullish momentum regime....

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Our macro universe had a positive week, with 72% of our list closing in the green with a median return of 0.36%.
• After multiple weeks of selling pressure, Lumber $LB was finally the big winner as it booked an 18% gain.
• Despite spiking higher on Monday, the biggest laggard this week was the VIX index $VIX, with a loss of -6.78%.
• Several US Large-Cap Growth indices finished the week at all-...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• There was broad weakness from risk assets in our macro universe this week as 66% of our list closed lower with a median return of -0.74%.
• The Volatility Index $VIX was the big winner, closing out the week with more than a 14% gain.
• The biggest loser again this week was Lumber, with another massive loss of -23.64%
• Emerging Bonds $EMB posted a bullish reversal weekly candle.
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From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Another flat week for our macro universe as only 51% of our list closed higher with a median return of 0.03%.
• The Volatility Index $VIX was this week’s big winner with a 7.37% gain.
• Lumber continues to decline and was this week’s biggest loser dropping -7.16%.
• Dow Jones Industrials $DJI, Nasdaq Composite $COMPX, and the Russell 3000 $IWV all printed bullish reversals this week.
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From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Our Macro universe was flat this week as only 57% of our list closed higher with a median return of 0.20%.
• Nasdaq 100 $QQQ was this week’s biggest winner with a 2.63% gain.
• 10-Year Yield $TNX was this week’s biggest loser dropping -6.84%.
• Silver $SI was the only asset to post a bullish reversal.
• Despite the recent weakness, we saw the main US indices finishing the week at all-time highs....

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Macro Universe:
  • Our Macro universe returned with strength this week as over 79% of our list closed higher with a median return of 1.97%.
  • Many US stock market indexes made new all-time highs, including the S&P 500 $SPY and Nasdaq 100 $QQQ.
  • 72% of the assets on our macro list are within 5% of their 52-week highs, and 23% made new 52-week highs during the week.
  • Frontier...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Macro Universe:
  • There was pervasive weakness in our macro universe this week as 85% of our list closed lower with a median return of -2.17%.
  • The VIX index was the big winner, closing out the week with more than a 30% gain and registering fresh 4-week highs in the process.
  • The biggest loser again this week was Lumber, with another massive weekly loss of -15%
  • Despite the weakness (and something we haven’t said since April), the...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

Macro Universe:

• Our Macro Universe was mixed this week as only 51% of our list closed higher with a median return of 0.05%.
• Small-Caps was the strongest, closing out the week with a 1.89% gain and a fresh 4-week high.
• The biggest loser of the week was the Lumber losing a massive 17%
• US indices like the S&P 500, Russell 3000 & Russell 1000 closed the week out at...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

 Macro Universe:

• Our Macro Universe continued its strength this week as over 77% of our list closed higher with a median return of 0.50%.
• Crude Oil was the strongest, closing out the week with a 5% gain as it trades at its highest level in several years.
• The biggest loser of the week was Copper losing over 3%.
  • Check out this...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza 

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

Macro Universe:

• Our Macro universe turned things around this week as 81% of our list closed higher this week with a median return of 0.94%
• Procyclical Commodities led the bounce as Copper and Crude Oil were the week’s biggest winners up 4.39% and 4.31%, respectively 
• New highs have increased over last week’s dismal performance
• And 74% of the assets on our list are within...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week’s Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. This information then helps us put near-term developments into the context of the big picture and provides insights regarding the structural trends at play.

Let’s jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week’s report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

Macro Universe:

• Our Macro Universe continued its weakness this week as over 60% of our list closed lower with a median return of -0.18%.
• Procyclical Commodities were the weakest this week.
• Copper was down 3.73% remains in a bullish regime.
• Lumber was the hardest hit again this week, dropping over 7.22%.
•  The biggest winner of the week was the Volatility index again gaining over 7%
•  New highs have...

From the desk of Steve Strazza @Sstrazza

Check out this week's Momentum Report, our weekly summation of all the major indexes at a Macro, International, Sector, and Industry Group level.

By analyzing the short-term data in these reports, we get a more tactical view of the current state of markets. We can then put these near-term developments into the context of the big picture and glean insights into the structural trends at play.

Let's jump right into it with some of the major takeaways from this week's report:

* ASC Plus Members can access the Momentum Report by clicking the link at the bottom of this post.

• Procyclical Commodities gave back some of their recent gains this week.
  • Copper was down over 2.34%. However, the primary trend remains intact with momentum in a bullish regime.
  • Lumber was the hardest hit this week, dropping over 7% reversing its extreme momentum reading from last week to 64 this week.
• New short-term lows across the board in many US equity indexes, from the S&P to Dow Utilities, and even SMIDs...