The market followed through Friday's strength with a 2% gain in the S&P 500 yesterday (Tuesday), but managed to give it all back and more today. The hourly S&P 500 chart exhibited a possible upside breakout through an inverse head and shoulders pattern, which was thwarted by today's weakness. While there is nothing worse than a failed breakout, it could be argued that the market is in the process of forming the last shoulder of the formation.
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In light of today's market action, is the bounce over?
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