The first quarter of 2022 has officially ended. The quarter was filled with ongoing issues like continued high inflation, but also brought new developments, including the first Federal Reserve interest rate hike, war between Russia and Ukraine, the introduction of a bill to create “ECash”, and even Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars. So, how did all this (and more) impact the US stock market?

It appears at first glance that as of the end of March the S&P has risen back above and outside the primary trend channel. Please refer to the updated chart below.

 

PRIMARY TREND: RISING

Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com

 

So, do I believe this gives investors the “all clear” signal? No, not yet. I intend on publishing an addendum to the SPECIAL REPORT that was sent out to clients in early January of this year to provide updated thoughts and comments in the next week or so.

I would also like to clarify one of my comments in last month’s update. I alluded to the possibility that the S&P could drop over 20% from the end of February. What I failed to clarify is that that possibility was not necessarily imminent. IF we are in the early stages of a Channel Correction (please refer to Chapter 5 of my book), this still could play out over the months to come, even going into 2023. The price rally over the past few weeks has – so far – not negated that continued possibility. I believe the recent price rally was more of a “short-squeeze” and not simply new buyers eagerly buying stocks.

 

THE “BLUE LINE”: A CLOSER LOOK

Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com

 

The S&P finished the month of March 2.9% above the Blue Line, compared to being at the Blue Line at the end of February.

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Jeff Link 

 

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