Stock Market Outlook: Why Wednesday Could Be Very Interesting
U.S. stock index futures are trading higher Wednesday morning, led by the Nasdaq, while crude oil, gold, and silver are also moving higher. Investors are awaiting CPI data, which could alter the market’s direction. CoreWeave and Super Micro are also trading higher following earnings. The market remains relatively calm, with the VIX showing no major change and options traders not appearing particularly concerned.
A key focus today is the potential for short-term trend changes associated with the current moon cycle and other celestial activity. While these cycles are not used as direct trading signals, they can serve as an additional timing tool to anticipate possible changes. Technical signals remain mixed: energy sectors are generating new buy signals, semiconductors are improving, Meta has returned to a buy signal while Alphabet has moved back to a sell signal. Traders should continue watching trend changes, resistance levels, and whether professional investors regain control of individual stocks.
Stephen Whiteside
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
