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FOMC Day = Volatility!
Last FOMC Day ES initially spiked down 60 points, spiked up 90 points, then plunged 155 points all in the 2hrs after the FOMC statement. Be prepared for similar today starting at 2pm EDT... before then anticipate choppy sideways price action.
Market Calm Before the Election Storm... What to Anticipate
From our past experience, anytime there seems to be uncertainty in the economic climate like there are during election cycles market volatility can often subside and produce what may look like ranging or wedging type scenarios. The 2020 election is doing just that as observed in the S&P 500 chart.