Картинко и комменты не мои, привожу for the benefit of the readers.
Reason for the rally? Bad Eurozone economic report spurred rumors of Draghi increasing the QE to 2.5 Trillion. Also there was the headline that politicians kicked the can by passing a continuation bill that keeps the government from shutting down tonight until December 4th. We expected that they would do it and said it would fuel a pop... that's a relief pop and shortable.
Tomorrow: I don't expect a repeat performance but I do see room for another 10 to 15 S&P points up. The downside is also possible. So basically I expect traders to not do a lot ahead of the Friday jobs report. ADP today told us to expect a jobs report inline with expectations. If so then I don't expect much. The Fed will have no change so the downside pressure will be likely to persist as we continue getting nearer to the dreaded hike.
Notes: Here are a few observations:
Strength was impressive in momentum stocks (MOMOs). This is the opposite of fear. I think it's misplaced. It's too early to sound the all clear alarm .
At 11.55, markets may have gamed yellen's speech. Markets and Bonds spiked IN THE SAME DIRECTION. This hasn't happened in a long while. Perhaps markets are hoping they hear something that would increase the chances of a hike delay. So rates fell and caused bonds to rise while markets rose as well on the hopes of a delay in hike. This is different than the recent rises in bonds. Those had been on fear of a global event. This rise is due to a drop in rates.
Focus point - Apple: Was a drag today and even went red. It's too eager to drop and that is worrisome for the short term.
Focus point - The small caps: They lagged all day but then ramped. They should be leading. They haven't led in weeks.