Russell 2000: Another solid performance
The Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM) showed that Monday’s rise was no fluke after putting in another solid performance Tuesday, rising 6.86, or 0.97% to 717.32. The rally stalled in the shadow of a little double top reversal from Feb. 14, and that test marks the primary zone to watch heading toward the more dynamic double top at 731.
It will be interesting to see if the Russell 2000 can sustain the positive momentum through this morning’s data – particularly the testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, which will begin to hit the newswires around 10:00 a.m. ET. Economic releases on durable goods (8:30 a.m. ET) and new home sales (10:00 a.m. ET) could sway trading action into Bernanke. Look for resistance Wednesday at 723 and 731, with support at 712, 702 and 694.
