Today is indeed probably the most important day since last October's low. The FOMC press release was effectively 'same nonsense as usual'. There is no planned extension to operation-twist, nor any talk of QE3. The bulls are not getting any more QE until the market falls considerably, its probably that simple. How far? I would still guess something at least in the 1150/1100 zone, which will probably take some months to reach of course.
Sp'60min
*Bears still need a close under that 10MA of 1379
--
As follows is a new chart. It is a compilation of my own thoughts, and from the other regular chartists I follow (most notably, Daneric, Pebble, Pretzel, Knight)
Sp' daily - bearish scenario
We have a clear lopsided Head and Shoulders formation. Bears will need to see a break below 1340, and eventually 1300 to confirm it.
--
Other issues today so far
-precious metals getting the hammer treatment (I'll post more on that later on my Gold/Silver page)
-AAPL is $11 from the $618 opening high. We have a black-doom candle on the daily chart.
If today turns out to be a reversal day, then we could very well be about to see some really exciting downside action.
More later..on what is becoming a very busy day.