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Market Technicals: QQQ Choppy, SPY Strong

QQQ trades in a 617-627 range with EMAs stacked bullishly (5:622.68 > 9:621.24 > 20:619.57 > 50:616.46), but price hasn't cleared the critical 625.52 breakout level. SPY shows stronger momentum, setting new record highs while EMAs remain in bullish

US Jobless Claims Edge Higher but Remain Historically Low

* Initial claims rose 8,000 to 208,000 for the week ending January 3rd, just under the 210,000 forecast * Continuing claims climbed 56,000 to 1.914 million, topping expectations of 1.9 million * Pattern suggests employers are slow to hire but also slow to fire, keeping the labor

QQQ/SPY: Early Jan Tech

The first trading days of 2026 show QQQ drifting lower, closing $613.12 (‑1.73%) on Jan 2 after a narrow range. The ETF remains below its recent peak (~$625) and sits just under the 5‑day EMA at $620.80, indicating a modest bearish bias. EMAs: 5‑day 620.

The October to January Window: A Historical Warning Sign

The period from October 27th to January 18th is historically the most bullish stretch for the S&P 500. Over the last 75 years, the index has closed higher during this window 66 times (88%).

QQQ, SPY Dip, VIX Low

The Santa Claus rally fizzled, with QQQ and SPY posting three straight days of declines. Technical snapshot: QQQ closed 613.12 on Jan 2, slipping below its 20‑day EMA (617.15) after briefly trading above it; SPY closed 683.21, falling under its 20‑day EMA (683.87). Both

QQQ & SPY: 2025 Snapshot

The final week of 2025 saw both QQQ and SPY retreat modestly. QQQ opened at 621.99 on Dec 25, rallied to a high of 624.28, but closed the period at 614.31—a decline of roughly 1.5%. SPY began at 687.95, peaked at 690.83, and

2025 Market Year-in-Review

Asset ClassTicker2025 ReturnPrecious MetalsGoldGLD+63.4%SilverSLV+141.0%Equities - USS&P 500SPY+15.7%Nasdaq-100QQQ+19.4%Dow JonesDIA+12.2%Russell 2000IWM+10.5%InternationalEAFE (Developed)EFA+26.9%Emerging MarketsEEM+30.7%EuropeVGK+31.6%JapanEWJ+20.3%IndiaINDA+0.7%Bonds20Y+ TreasuryTLT-0.7%Aggregate

QQQ, SPY, VIX: Week Wrap

QQQ and SPY closed the week on a bearish note, slipping below their short‑term EMAs after a modest rally. QQQ fell from 623.9 on Dec 25 to 614.3 on Dec 31, slipping under EMA5 (618.36) and EMA9 (618.40) by the final day, while still hovering

GDP Up, Confidence Down

GDP accelerated to 4.3% in Q3, driven by consumer spending and exports, but inflation rose (PCE 2.8%, Core 2.9%). Consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, with present situation sentiment weakening despite stable expectations. Durable goods orders declined (-2.2%) in October, though shipments and core

Market Consolidation Update

Both QQQ and SPY traded in tight ranges this week as the Santa Claus rally stalled. QQQ settled near 623.93, just above its clustered EMAs (5: 619.64, 9: 619.16, 20: 618.03), indicating sideways consolidation. SPY closed at 686.95, also above its EMAs (5: 686.95,