E-mini S&P 500 Index (ES) Futures Technical Analysis – Needs to Hold 4556.25 to Sustain Upside Momentum

The direction of the December E-mini S&P 500 Index on Thursday is likely to be determined by trader reaction to the pivot at 4556.25.

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E-mini S&P 500 Index (ES) Futures Technical Analysis – Needs to Hold 4556.25 to Sustain Upside Momentum

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