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Elliott Wave: Week of 8/20/18 - Steps to new Highs

SP:SPX   S&P 500 Index
Wave 5 remains in progress to new all time highs for SPX. So how do we get there from here? A map and use of Fibonacci levels frames a potential path to new highs in this week's graph.

There are two degrees to keep in sight that provide resistance and support as we move higher. Last week I wrote the pullback would be to 2795-2815 and we hit the middle near 2803/5. As we move upward we meet resistance at expected levels of 2852 and again at the old high of 2872. It may take sideways activity and a few attempts to cross into new highs, so the upcoming week may be one of back-and-forth movement.

Once we surpass resistance the question becomes how high does SPX go? The graph and map provides us with estimates using Fibonacci levels. Expectation is first to 2933/50 with another pause there. Eventual target is at 3083/3113 area, but there is time for that to happen later in 2018.

For now simply watch the struggle unfold. If we extend outside the boundaries this week I'll write a rare mid-week comment. The last two weeks of August are generally thin with many market participants taking vacation before the Labor Day weekend.

All the best.

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