{"id":13533,"date":"2025-06-30T12:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/?post_type=market_insights&p=13533"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:52:14","slug":"spx-july-christmas-rally-2025","status":"publish","type":"market_insights","link":"https:\/\/alchemymarkets.com\/sv\/education\/market-insights\/opening-bell\/spx-july-christmas-rally-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in July: Can the S&P 500 Hold Its Breakout Rally?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a strong two-month rebound, the S&P 500 has entered July hovering near all-time highs. But can this momentum continue, or are we topping into volatility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, the first two weeks of July are the most bullish stretch of the year.<\/strong> Seasonality wise as well, July is on average a bullish month for the SPX across the last 20 years. However, while seasonal trends look great, several catalysts could shake things up this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: EquityClock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key fundamental risks to watch for this July are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Tariff Freeze Ends July 9<\/strong> \u2192 Any re-escalation could spook markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fiscal Bill Deadline (July 4) <\/strong>\u2192 Policy delays may revive deficit fears<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Overbought Conditions <\/strong>\u2192 RSI nearing 70+; upward momentum is strong, but extended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Earnings Season Begins Mid-July<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Watch for key results from the MAG-7 (Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, Tesla).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Company<\/strong><\/td>Expected Report Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Tesla<\/td>July 17 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Microsoft<\/td>July 23 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Meta<\/td>July 24 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Amazon<\/td>July 25 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Google (Alphabet)<\/td>July 25 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Apple<\/td>July 30 (est.)<\/td><\/tr>
    Nvidia<\/td>Aug 14 (est.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Current Technical Landscape of SPX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Price is above the 20, 50, and 200 EMAs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Anchored VWAP (April) still providing dynamic support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Breakout above 6,100 shows clean bullish structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Next psychological targets: 6,200 \u2192 6,300 \u2192 6,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      This structure favours continuation if<\/em> sentiment holds \u2014 but we\u2019re also nearing round-number resistance zones and overbought territory.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Neutral Trading Scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      \u2705 If Bullish:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Look for continuation toward 6,300 and 6,500 \u2014 especially if volume confirms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Buy-the-dip opportunities near EMA-20 (6,010)<\/strong> or prior breakout zone (6,120)<\/strong>
        <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u26a0\ufe0f If Bearish:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Watch for bearish divergence (RSI\/MACD) or rejection candles near 6,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Key support zones: 6,120<\/strong> and 5,885 (EMA-50)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A break back below anchored VWAP may trigger rotation lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Final Thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          July is known for strong performance \u2014but this time, macro risk, policy deadlines, and earnings volatility are looming. While we\u2019re technically bullish, it remains a good idea to keep a close eye on fundamental developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Overall, the mini rally seems to be a go, even if we cool off a little here and retest the EMA-20 or even EMA-200 zones \u2014 as long as we can stay above those prices ($6,000 and $5,700 respectively).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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