Russell 2000: Index at 683.18 after late dip Friday
Bears took control of the Russell 2000 (NYSE:IWM) late Friday, with small caps losing 9.20, or 1.33%, to 683.18. The market struggled all week to attract buyers along the 705 zone, and that remains the critical upside point to watch early this week. Even before there, look for resistance on our old swingline at 700 Monday. Meanwhile, support comes into play at 680, 674 and 667.
The Chicago Purchasing Managers Survey comes out this morning at 10:00 a.m. ET, and could set the early tone for stocks. Potential volatility from economic releases will be a recurring theme this week, highlighted by Friday’s employment data.
