Thursday, 16 January 2025

CPI Hit the Mark, But Risk Remains High Because Market’s Downtrend Remains Unbroken

And today’s market-moving report: retail sales
 
   
     
Retail Sales?
 
 
Retail Sales numbers are out in the premarket today. Are the numbers spicy or chill? 

Come join me as we dive in and see what’s moving!

Plus, as always, we have stocks popping and dropping so come find out what is moving this morning as I look for stocks and do some live premarket analysis on SPX, SPY, NDX, QQQ, Russell, IWM and other stocks that are potential plays for the day. 

 
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CPI Hit the Mark, But Risk Remains High Because the Market’s Downtrend Remains Unbroken

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in right on the money Wednesday morning, perfectly in line with expectations. 

While the market initially cheered with a quick pop, let’s not kid ourselves — this is no reason to throw caution to the wind. We’re still entrenched in a downtrend, and nothing about today’s CPI print changes that.

Here’s the thing: Markets don’t move simply because of economic data. 

They use these events as convenient excuses to do what they were going to do anyway. If you were expecting CPI to shake things up in a meaningful way, think again. Wednesday’s market action was more of the same — a rally right up to resistance levels, giving us yet another reminder that we’re not out of the woods.

Now, Retail Sales data comes out tomorrow, and while it’s another event traders will obsess over, I view it as just one more potential excuse for the market to make its next move. 

Retail sales could surprise on the upside, and we could see the market rally further into resistance. Or, a weak print might be the perfect reason to pull back and test lower levels we just left behind. 

Either way, the smart play is to keep an eye on the technicals rather than guessing what the data might be.

When we zoom out, it’s clear that until we decisively break out of this downtrend — and I mean a clean breakout with no fake-outs or candle wicks that quickly reverse — the odds favor more downside. 

For the S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), watch those downtrends of highs like a hawk. If we can push above and hold, the bullish case strengthens. But until then, this is just noise.

What does this mean for traders? Stay cautious and have a plan. 

Whether you’re trading futures, options or individual stocks like Apple (AAPL) or Microsoft (MSFT), make sure you’ve mapped out your entry and exit points before the market makes a move. 

Jumping in because of a temporary pop will only get you chopped up.

This kind of market environment is a minefield for emotional trading. You see a quick rally, think you’re missing out, and jump in — only to watch the market reverse and take your account with it. 

Don’t fall for the trap. The CPI pop today is just another reminder that we need to trade based on levels and probabilities, not gut feelings.

So, be careful out there. Watch the levels, stay disciplined, and don’t let the noise distract you from the bigger picture. The market’s next big move could be right around the corner, but it won’t announce itself ahead of time. Stay ready.

That’s all for now. See you in this morning’s session as we unpack Retail Sales and what it means for this market.


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