Equities rallied again on Tuesday and broke some key technical levels but the breakout may already be over. Reports from key names in tech like Google parent Alphabet and Microsoft may cap gains in Wednesday's session. Both companies showed some weaknesses that could easily carry into the rest of the sector and the economy at large. If this trend continues the S&P 500 will most likely reverse course over the next few days.
The next big test for the market will be on Friday with the release of the PCE price index. The index is expected to moderate on a month-to-month basis but could easily come in hot. Word from companies like Kraft Heinz and General Mills suggests consumer-level inflation is still on the rise and could remain hot well into 2023. If the PCE spooks the market it could add downward pressure to stocks and the next FOMC meeting is just one week away.