In my last blog post, the topic of discussion was the bumpy ride markets took in August but how historical data indicated a potentially strong finish to the year. Indeed, August was tough, but September was even worse. As a result, many investors have growing concerns about the current state of the markets—a normal reaction, to be sure. Still, historical S&P 500 data points to a strong Q4, suggesting a reason for cautious optimism. To see what we might expect ahead, let’s look at three technical indicators, along with some constructive data. Major Indices Breakdown From a technical perspective, I define an index, a ... (full story)