When I was a kid, April Fools’ Day was kind of fun, but as an adult, seriously, it’s really annoying to read every given news item and wonder if it’s a joke or not. Given the state of the world today, it’s harder than ever to tell.
Mercifully, April Fools’ Day (which follows the vastly more consequential Transgender Visibility Day, which I trust you all celebrated with verve) is just about over. Let’s look at a few index charts to catch up.
First is the S&P 500, which hasn’t violated its ascending wedge over the past half year, but goodness gracious me, it sure is getting close. One even slightly bad day which crack this sucker.
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