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Equity Storm Watch Is RED on the S&P 500 and RED on the Russell 2000

We start the week with higher futures after Sunday headlines about a nasty Asian open were overcooked. 

We'll start the week with a test of retail sentiment. With index futures pushing into Friday's sell-off, the likelihood of a short-term squeeze, bull trap, or dead cat bounce—whichever terminology you prefer—increases.

This could trigger a mad dash to cover positions, leading to a handful of positive days before turning lower again. Remember to mark the previous session's highs and lows for advanced warning of whether the market has the juice to sustain a rally.

More on this warning in a moment…