• Weekly Insights — S&P/TSX Composite Index (Week of March 23)
    Structure Shift Signals a Decision Week Ahead

    The index broke below a previous swing low, creating a potential change of character. This is the first sign of weakness after a strong upward leg.

    This week, the key question is whether price:

    • Forms a higher low and reclaims structure
    • Or continues lower into deeper reaction zones

    This is the market’s decision point.

    2. Liquidity Has Been Cleared Below

    The sweep below the prior low removed:

    • Sell‑side liquidity
    • Stop clusters
    • Short‑term bullish positioning

    This creates room for either:

    • A bullish continuation (if buyers step in), or
    • A deeper pullback (if the sweep was not enough)

    The next reaction will reveal intent.

    3. Reaction Zone Below Is Critical

    Price is sitting inside a zone defined by:

    • A previous bullish displacement
    • A strong rejection wick
    • A clear shift in control earlier in the trend

    If buyers defend this zone, expect:

    • A reclaim of the broken low
    • A higher low forming
    • A potential continuation leg

    If they fail, the next downside levels open up.

    4. Momentum Cooling but Not Collapsing

    • RSI in the low‑40s → momentum cooling
    • Price below 20 EMA & 50 EMA → short‑term pressure
    • Volume increased on the drop → participation confirmed

    This supports a pullback narrative, not necessarily a reversal.

    5. Levels to Watch This Week

    Upside

    • Reclaim of the broken low
    • Reaction at the 20 EMA
    • Minor swing highs inside the pullback

    Downside

    • Failure to hold the reaction zone
    • Break below the sweep
    • Move toward deeper structure

    This week is all about reaction, not prediction.