August 9th 2011 Market Recap – the Rally has Begun

Today’s whip saw market action had every investor on for quite a ride today. In particular the last two hours gave every investor a rush as the market fell to fresh session lows (subsequently triggering numerous sell orders) then proceeded to rally some 6%+ and finish at session highs.

Given today’s rally close and the high price volatility we are experiencing intraday, tomorrow should be an interesting session. Stay frosty and be ready for anything.

Trend Table
Trend Nasdaq S&P 500 Russell 2000
Long-Term Down Down Down
Intermediate Down Down Down
Short-term Down Down Down

(+) Indicates an upward reclassification today
(-) Indicates a downward reclassification today
Lat Indicates a Lateral trend

*** I’m simply using the indices’ relations to their 200, 50 and 10-day moving averages to tell me the long, intermediate and short-term trends, respectively.