SPX500 Remains in Long-Term Uptrend
Weekly Context
Below we have added a triple moving average system to the SPX500 weekly chart. Despite the decline last week, the shorter-term green moving average is above the mid-term orange moving average, and the mid-term orange moving average is above the longer-term red moving average. Last week's pullback took place within this longer-term bullish formation. The weekly stochastic is above 80 and suggests an underlying bullish momentum (aqua arrow).
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Daily Context
Nevertheless, the pullback did cause damage to the daily chart. The shorter-term green moving average has crossed below the mid-term orange moving average, but the mid-term orange moving average remains above the longer-term red moving average. Moreover, the daily momentum has waned, as per the decline in the stochastic from the upper area. Given that the longer-term weekly chart remains in a bullish stack, last week's pullback may be a potential "dip in the uptrend."
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Hourly Context
For the "dip in the uptrend" scenario to unfold, the hourly chart must setup bullishly. In this regard, the shorter-term green moving average is above the mid-term orange moving average, and the mid-term orange moving average is above the longer-term red moving average. This has been charted (aqua ellipse). Moreover, the hourly momentum has an upside bias, as seen by the positive stochastic positioning (blue rectangle). However, the EMAs need to develop an angle and separation, and the stochastic needs to maintain its bullish position. If these chart, market participants are potentially supporting the index after last week's decline.
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Russell Shor
Senior Market Strategist
Russell Shor is a Senior Market Strategist at FXCM, having been promoted to the role in 2025 in recognition of his depth of insight and consistent delivery of high-impact market analysis. He originally joined FXCM in October 2017 as a Senior Market Specialist.
Russell holds an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of South Africa, is a certified FMVA®, and a full member of the Society of Technical Analysts (UK). With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, his work is renowned for its clarity, precision, and strategic value across asset classes.
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