The S&P 500 breached key support at its 100-day and 20-week moving average, a first in about a year, escalating the probability of a full correction in coming weeks. This breakdown pattern has only occurred 8 other times historically. 3
The 200-day SMA dip was bought across $QQQ, $SPY, and $IWM, underscoring its pivotal role. 4
Panic buying behavior led to many overpaying for commodities. 6
Overnight market movements, often fueled by panic (e.g., $ES sell-off, $SPY/$QQQ turning blood red), frequently mislead; true market direction is often dictated by Friday’s established levels. 10