The Chart of the Day…

Typical Market Reaction to the FOMC

 The 3 Step Process to Understanding the  typical market reaction to the Fed’s FOMC Statement.

 

Quick Glance at the Market Heat Map and Industries

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Notables:

  • Financials, Consumer Goods, and Services really struggled. 
  • Surprisingly basic materials showed some decent strength today. 

SharePlanner Compass:

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No change in the compass today. 

And of course…the RIDICULOUS!

I’m pretty sure that stunts like this might explain why the Russians aren’t  having as easy of a time at the Summer Olympics like they usually have. 

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