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<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n No update<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n VPOC<\/strong> : 6847.25 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n SP500 Trend<\/strong>: Overall neutral sentiment \ud83d\udfe0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n On Friday, the S&P 500 opened between the 6815-6830 support zone and the 6857-6866 resistance zone. The market was waiting for the US inflation data at 2:30 PM. When the data was released, price reacted only slightly, despite a push from buyers that was rejected at the 6857-6866 resistance zone. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n At the US open, buyers took control and managed to break above the 6857-6866 zone, but failed to push through 6900, which was still well defended by sellers. After two attempts and the formation of a double top at 6900 that held, sellers regained control and brought price back into the morning range, with the S&P 500 closing around 6850. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The strong inflation figures were not enough to drive a sustained rebound, as conflicting data on US consumer spending and housing, along with fears around the tech and AI sectors, cooled the markets.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Today is a US public holiday for President’s Day. The market is likely to lack volume and could be tricky. Caution is required\u2014or simply do not trade\u2014especially as the VIX (fear index) remains elevated at 20.59. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This morning, the S&P 500 is opening in Zone 1 (within Friday\u2019s value area) at 6852 and is currently working the 6857-6866 area. Price tested the VVAH-1 but was rejected without any real breakout attempt. Price is stable for now and should remain so this morning as long as it stays within VVA-1 between 6833 and 6872. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The options market is showing Put zones at 6800, as well as 6750 and 6700, with investors hedging against a potential further decline. Calls are also present at 6850, 6900, and 7000. This highlights market indecision, with delta also fairly neutral this morning. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Scenario 1 \ud83d\udfe1: On a rejection at the 6883-6900<\/strong> resistance zone, price could spend the day ranging between 6900<\/strong> and the 6815-6830<\/strong> support.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Scenario 2 \ud83d\udd34: On a break below the 6815-6830<\/strong> zone, price could break Friday\u2019s low at 6808<\/strong> and move toward the 6771-6777<\/strong> support zone.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Scenario 3 \ud83d\udfe2: On a break above 6900<\/strong> and confirmation above 6910<\/strong>, price could quickly fill the single prints at 6900-6925<\/strong>, and possibly the one at 6928-6953<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16graph30mn.png” title_text=”2026-02-16graph30mn” url=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16graph30mn.png” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16marketprofile.png” title_text=”2026-02-16marketprofile” url=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16marketprofile.png” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16options.png” title_text=”2026-02-16options” url=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2026-02-16options.png” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=”#E6C068″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/60secondeschrono-Petite.jpg” alt=”60secChrono” title_text=”60secondeschrono” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices posted gains, supported by inflation data that came in below expectations, reinforcing expectations of an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Treasury yields fell, and the dollar showed little change. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gold prices rose, while oil prices declined. This move is being driven by expectations around interest rates and inflation. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Investors are awaiting Walmart\u2019s earnings, with forecasts pointing to above-consensus profit for the fourth quarter. Data on inflation and economic growth are also expected, including the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. <\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The New York Fed is set to publish a manufacturing survey, and several Fed officials will speak on various economic topics, including artificial intelligence and its impact on the labor market.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Moderna is looking to expand internationally after an FDA rejection for its flu vaccine, while Applied Materials expects solid results driven by rising AI-related demand.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The United States has eased sanctions against Venezuela, allowing oil companies to engage in production projects.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Apple and Google lost an appeal regarding a patent review, which could have implications for the technology industry.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A Russian Black Sea port was targeted by a drone strike ahead of peace talks. Ukraine\u2019s General Staff confirmed the attack on the port of Taman in a statement on Telegram, without providing details on the extent of the damage. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Warner Bros Discovery Inc. is considering reopening sale talks with Paramount Skydance Corp after receiving its new revised offer, which could trigger a second bidding war with Netflix Inc. Paramount submitted revised terms addressing several concerns, including covering compensation owed to Netflix (estimated at $2.8 billion) and committing to secure a refinancing of Warner Bros\u2019 debt. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E6C068″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lheurefinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Macro.jpg” alt=”Macro” title_text=”Macro” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Analysis:<\/span><\/h2>\n
VVA<\/strong> : 6833 – 6872
PP<\/strong>: 6860
Open<\/strong>: 6852.50 (Zone 1)
VIX<\/strong>: 20.59<\/span><\/p>\nZones of Interest:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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60-second Chrono<\/span><\/h2>\n
Market performance<\/span><\/h2>\n
Commodities<\/span><\/h2>\n
Economic expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n
Upcoming Events<\/span><\/h2>\n
Moderna and Applied Materials<\/span><\/h2>\n
Easing of sanctions<\/span><\/h2>\n
Technology and patents<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ukraine – Russia<\/span><\/h2>\n
Warner Bros<\/span><\/h2>\n
Macro<\/span><\/h2>\n
Inflation (CPI): Disinflation is confirmed<\/span><\/h2>\n
Headline CPI (overall inflation): A positive surprise<\/span><\/h2>\n
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