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U.S. Stock Market Update and Trading Recommendations (June 5, 2025)

Caesar Market Analysis: Short-Term (5–7 Days) and Long-Term Outlook

By The Humble Servant, June 4, 2025  

Market Snapshot Update (June 4, 2025, Close)

Below is the updated market data for the major U.S. indices and VIX based on the June 4, 2025, close, with technical indicators and context for the open on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Key observations include the NDX and RUS hitting prior short-term targets (NDX: 21,610, RUS: 2,116) from the June 2 recommendations, signaling bullish momentum but overbought conditions.

DJIA

Close: 42,574.13 | Open: 42,519 | Range: 41,427–42,645  

Technicals:  

RSI: 57.8 (neutral, room to rise)  

Stochastic: K: 72, D: 71 (slightly overbought, caution)  

PSAR: 38.65 (bullish)  

Momentum: 104.3 (bullish)  

EMA 50: 41.17 (bullish, price above EMA)

A/D: -8.95B (bearish selling pressure)  

Volume: 409.6M (low, suggests consolidation)

SPX

Close: 5,970.81 | Open: 5,978.94 | Range: 5,966.11–5,990.48  

Technicals:  

RSI: 64.7 (overbought, reversal risk)  

Stochastic: K: 91.2, D: 89.9 (strongly overbought, pullback likely)  

PSAR: 5.10 (bullish)  

Momentum: 107.2 (bullish)  

EMA 50: 5.68 (bullish, price above EMA)

A/D: -76,866.9B (extreme selling pressure, bearish)  

Volume: 2,680.3B (moderate, lower than May 30)

NDX

Close: 21,721.92 | Open: 21,689.02 | Range: 21,607.92–21,761.33  

Technicals:  

RSI: 68.9 (overbought, high reversal risk)  

Stochastic: K: 96, D: 92 (extremely overbought)  

PSAR: 19.49 (bullish)  

Momentum: 111 (strong bullish)  

EMA 50: 20.06 (bullish, price above EMA)

A/D: -10.4B (bearish selling pressure)  

Volume: 323.0M (low, suggests profit-taking)

RUS

Close: 2,098.48 | Open: 2,103.28 | Range: 2,096.73–2,110.22  

Technicals:  

RSI: 59.2 (neutral, leaning bullish)  

Stochastic: K: 84.1, D: 76.5 (overbought, caution)  

PSAR: 1.84 (bullish)  

Momentum: 105.6 (bullish)  

EMA 50: 2.04 (bullish, price above EMA)

A/D: Not provided (assumed neutral, prior data neutral)  

Volume: Not provided (assumed moderate)

VIX

Close: 17.61 | Open: 17.68 | Range: 17.41–18.07  

Technicals:  

RSI: 38.74 (neutral, leaning bearish)  

Stochastic: K: 9.80, D: 23.30 (oversold, potential bounce)  

PSAR: 24.48 (bearish, VIX below PSAR)  

DMA: 19.14 (VIX below DMA, bullish for equities)

Market Context and Dynamics (June 2–June 5, 2025)

Recent Price Action: Since the May 27 pullback (DJIA ~41,500, SPX ~5,800), markets rallied, with NDX (21,721.92) and RUS (2,098.48) hitting or exceeding prior short-term targets (NDX: 21,610, RUS: 2,116) from June 2 recommendations. DJIA (42,574.13) and SPX (5,970.81) approached resistance (DJIA: 42,876, SPX: 6,088). However, overbought conditions (SPX, NDX, RUS) and extreme selling pressure (SPX A/D: -76,866.9B) suggest profit-taking or a pullback.  

Target Hits:  

NDX: Reached 21,610 (June 2 target), now at 21,721.92 (+1.8% from June 2 ~21,300).  

RUS: Reached 2,116 (June 2 target), now at 2,098.48 (+1.8% from June 2 ~2,060).

Current Levels (Estimated for June 5 Open):  

DJIA: ~42,500–42,600  

SPX: ~5,960–5,980  

NDX: ~21,700–21,800  

RUS: ~2,090–2,110  

VIX: ~17–18

Drivers:  

Bullish: Tech sector strength (NDX), small-cap resilience (RUS), low VIX (17.61), and potential Fed rate cut signals ahead of jobs data (June 6).  

Bearish: Overbought technicals (SPX RSI: 64.7, NDX RSI: 68.9), extreme A/D selling pressure (SPX), and tariff uncertainty.

VIX Signal: VIX at 17.61 (oversold stochastic K: 9.80) suggests a potential bounce to 18–20, which could pressure equities short-term. VIX < 18 supports bullish momentum, while VIX > 20 signals a 1–2% pullback.

Short-Term Outlook (June 5–June 12, 2025, 5–7 Days)

Trend: Markets are at or near resistance (DJIA: 42,876, SPX: 6,088) with NDX and RUS already hitting prior targets. Overbought conditions (SPX, NDX, RUS) and high selling pressure (SPX A/D) favor consolidation or a 1–2% pullback, but a low VIX (17.61) and bullish momentum could sustain gains if jobs data (June 6) is strong.  

Key Levels:  

DJIA: Current ~42,500; Bull: 43,000 (+1.2%); Bear: 42,000 (–1.2%). Support: 42,200; Resistance: 42,876.  

SPX: Current ~5,970; Bull: 6,088 (+2.0%); Bear: 5,850 (–2.0%). Support: 5,900; Resistance: 6,088.  

NDX: Current ~21,700; Bull: 22,000 (+1.4%); Bear: 21,300 (–1.8%). Support: 21,300; Resistance: 22,000.  

RUS: Current ~2,100; Bull: 2,150 (+2.4%); Bear: 2,050 (–2.4%). Support: 2,060; Resistance: 2,150.  

VIX: Current ~17–18; Bull (for equities): 15–17; Bear: 20–22.

Catalysts:  

Bullish: Strong jobs data (June 6), tech earnings momentum, or tariff relief.  

Bearish: Weak jobs data, tariff escalation, or profit-taking in overbought NDX/SPX.

Likely Outcomes (5–7 Days):  

Base Case (50%): Consolidation near current levels (DJIA: 42,500, SPX: 5,970) with a possible pullback to support (SPX: 5,900, NDX: 21,300) due to overbought conditions.  

Bull Case (30%): Breakout above resistance (SPX: 6,088, NDX: 22,000) if jobs data exceeds expectations and VIX stays < 18.  

Bear Case (20%): Pullback to support (DJIA: 42,000, SPX: 5,850) if VIX > 20 and jobs data disappoints.

Long-Term Outlook (June–August 2025)

Trend: The bull scenario (25% probability from prior analysis) remains viable, with NDX and RUS gains supporting potential for new highs (DJIA: 43,500, SPX: 6,200, NDX: 22,000, RUS: 2,150) by August, driven by tech strength, Fed policy, and tariff clarity. However, overbought conditions and A/D selling pressure increase pullback risks before a sustained rally.  

Key Levels:  

DJIA: Bull: 43,500 (+2.3% from current); Bear: 41,500 (–2.4%). Support: 41,900; Resistance: 43,500.  

SPX: Bull: 6,200 (+3.9%); Bear: 5,700 (–4.5%). Support: 5,850; Resistance: 6,200.  

NDX: Bull: 22,000 (+1.4%); Bear: 20,800 (–4.2%). Support: 20,800; Resistance: 22,000.  

RUS: Bull: 2,150 (+2.4%); Bear: 2,000 (–4.8%). Support: 2,000; Resistance: 2,150.  

VIX: Bull: 15–16; Bear: 23–25.

Catalysts:  

Bullish: Continued tech earnings strength, Fed rate cuts, tariff de-escalation.  

Bearish: Economic slowdown, persistent tariffs, or tech sector fatigue.

Likely Outcomes (Long-Term):  

Base Case (55%): Gradual climb to new highs (SPX: 6,200, NDX: 22,000) with intermittent pullbacks to support.  

Bull Case (25%): Strong rally to new highs by August on favorable Fed policy and earnings.  

Bear Case (20%): Deeper correction to bear targets (SPX: 5,700, NDX: 20,800) if economic data weakens.

Trading Recommendations for June 5, 2025

Given NDX and RUS hitting prior targets, overbought conditions (SPX, NDX, RUS), and extreme A/D selling pressure (SPX), recommendations focus on selective longs, profit-taking, and hedging for the short-term (5–7 days) and long-term (June–August).  

Short-Term (5–7 Days)

DJIA (~42,500)

Long: Buy on dip to ~42,200; target 42,876 (+1.5%, ~$150/point). Stop: 42,000 (–0.5%).  

Short: Short below 42,200 to 42,000 (–0.5%) if VIX > 20. Stop: 42,500.  

Rationale: Neutral RSI (57.8) and price above EMA 50 (41.17) support a bounce, but low volume (409.6M) and A/D (–8.95B) suggest limited upside momentum.

SPX (~5,970)

Long: Buy on dip to ~5,900; target 6,088 (+3.2%, ~$96/point). Stop: 5,850 (–0.8%).  

Short: Short below 5,900 to 5,850 (–0.8%) if VIX > 20. Stop: 5,970.  

Rationale: Overbought RSI (64.7) and stochastic (K: 91.2, D: 89.9) signal pullback risk, but bullish PSAR (5.10) supports buying dips. Extreme A/D (–76,866.9B) is a concern.

NDX (~21,700)

Long: Take profits on longs from ~21,300 (June 2); avoid new longs unless NDX dips to 21,300. Target: 22,000 (+1.4%, ~$60/point). Stop: 21,300 (–1.8%).  

Short: Short below 21,300 to 21,100 (–0.9%) if VIX > 20. Stop: 21,700.  

Rationale: RSI (68.9) and stochastic (K: 96) indicate overbought conditions after hitting 21,610 target. Low volume (323.0M) suggests profit-taking.

RUS (~2,100)

Long: Take profits on longs from ~2,060 (June 2); buy on dip to 2,060; target 2,150 (+2.4%, ~$100/point). Stop: 2,050 (–0.5%).  

Short: Short below 2,060 to 2,050 (–0.5%) if VIX > 20. Stop: 2,100.  

Rationale: RSI (59.2) and stochastic (K: 84.1) suggest caution after hitting 2,116 target, but bullish PSAR (1.84) supports dip buying.

VIX (~17–18)

Long Calls: Buy VIX calls (strike ~20, expiry June 2025) to hedge equity longs. Stop: VIX < 17. Target: VIX 22 (+22%).  

Rationale: Oversold stochastic (K: 9.80) and VIX at 17.61 suggest a potential spike to 18–20, especially if jobs data (June 6) weakens.

Long-Term (June–August 2025)

DJIA (~42,500)

Long: Buy on dips to ~42,200; target 43,500 (+2.3%, ~$230/point). Stop: 41,900 (–1.4%).  

Short: Short below 41,900 to 41,500 (–0.9%) if VIX > 23. Stop: 42,500.  

Rationale: Neutral technicals and bullish momentum support gradual gains to new highs, but monitor A/D trends.

SPX (~5,970)

Long: Buy on dips to ~5,900; target 6,200 (+3.9%, ~$130/point). Stop: 5,850 (–2.0%).  

Short: Short below 5,850 to 5,700 (–2.5%) if VIX > 23. Stop: 5,970.  

Rationale: Overbought conditions suggest short-term pullbacks, but bullish trend (price > EMA 50) favors long-term gains.

NDX (~21,700)

Long: Buy on dips to ~21,300; target 22,000 (+1.4%, ~$60/point). Stop: 20,800 (–4.2%).  

Short: Avoid unless VIX > 25 and NDX breaks 20,800; target 20,500 (–1.4%).  

Rationale: Tech strength supports long-term upside, but overbought RSI (68.9) warrants waiting for pullbacks.

RUS (~2,100)

Long: Buy on dips to ~2,060; target 2,150 (+2.4%, ~$100/point). Stop: 2,000 (–4.8%).  

Short: Short below 2,000 to 1,950 (–2.5%) if VIX > 23. Stop: 2,100.  

Rationale: Small-cap resilience and bullish technicals favor long-term gains, but overbought stochastic suggests caution.

VIX (~17–18)

Long Calls: Hold VIX calls (strike ~20, expiry July 2025) as a hedge. Stop: VIX < 16. Target: VIX 25 (+38%).  

Rationale: VIX may spike on unexpected bearish catalysts (e.g., jobs data, tariffs), providing a hedge for equity longs.

Stocks

Buy:  

Microsoft (~$400): Target $440 (+10%) for AI/cloud growth.  

Nvidia (~$120): Target $140 (+16.7%) for AI leadership.  

JPMorgan (~$200): Target $220 (+10%) for rate cut optimism.

Sell/Hold: Apple (~$220); take profits due to overbought conditions but hold for stability.  

Avoid: Tesla (volatile, tariff-sensitive).

Risk Management

Position Sizing: Longs: 10–15% (short-term), 15–20% (long-term); Shorts: 5–10%.  

Hedging: Hold VIX calls (strike ~20) or SPX puts (strike ~5,850) for downside protection.  

Stops:  

DJIA: 42,000 (short-term), 41,900 (long-term)  

SPX: 5,850 (short-term), 5,850 (long-term)  

NDX: 21,300 (short-term), 20,800 (long-term)  

RUS: 2,050 (short-term), 2,000 (long-term)

Monitor:  

VIX (<18 bullish, >20 bearish)  

Jobs data (June 6, 2025)  

Tech earnings, Fed signals, tariff developments  

A/D trends (SPX A/D improvement critical)

Conclusion

Markets are at a critical juncture after NDX (21,721.92) and RUS (2,098.48) hit prior targets, with SPX (5,970.81) and DJIA (42,574.13) nearing resistance. For June 5, 2025, take profits on NDX and RUS longs, buy DJIA and SPX on dips for short-term gains (5–7 days) targeting resistance (SPX: 6,088), and hedge with VIX calls. Long-term, favor buying dips (SPX: 5,900, NDX: 21,300) for new highs (SPX: 6,200) by August, driven by tech and Fed policy. Monitor jobs data (June 6) and VIX for direction.