Why the S&P 500 Might Be About to Fall Below 2,900

The video tutorial discusses the global market pullback, starting with the Shanghai Composite's decline due to tariff threats. It analyzes market trends using charts, focusing on the S&P 500 and RSI indicators. The tutorial examines futures and moving averages, highlighting the differences between spot and futures markets. It introduces the micro E-mini S&P 500 futures and explores options trading strategies, including put spreads, in the context of current market conditions.

What event triggered the global market pullback discussed in the video?

• A natural disaster in Europe

• President Trump's tariff threats

• A sudden rise in oil prices

• A major corporate bankruptcy

What is the significance of the RSI momentum indicator in the market analysis?

• It calculates the average stock price

• It measures the volume of trades

• It indicates overbought or oversold conditions

• It predicts future stock prices

What is the primary difference between spot and futures markets mentioned in the video?

• Futures markets allow for trading below the 30-day moving average

• Spot markets are only for commodities

• Spot markets have higher transaction fees

• Futures markets are more volatile

What is the spread between the minis and the micro E-mini S&P 500 contracts?

• Half a point

• Three-quarters of a point

• One point

• Quarter of a point

Why is a put spread strategy considered mildly bearish?

• It requires a large capital outlay

• It profits from a slight decline in the market

• It is only used in bullish markets

• It involves buying and selling calls