What is moving the S&P 500 today?

The market is flat as traders weigh neutral momentum against policy headlines. The confirmed Trump China visit and hopes for US-China trade progress support risk sentiment, while MACD is negative and ADX is low. Intraday levels at 6833–6879 define the range as volume tracks near average.

How could the Trump China visit affect Japanese portfolios?

A constructive outcome could aid global cyclicals and lower volatility. Japan-based investors may see better performance in yen-hedged US equity funds and exporters tied to Asia. If talks stall, defensives and higher hedge ratios can cushion portfolios. Position sizing and pre-set stops remain important.

What technical levels matter for S&P 500 today?

Key levels include the Bollinger lower at 6805, middle at 6913, and upper at 7019. The 50-day average is 6894.63 and the 200-day is 6504.72. ATR at 79.60 guides risk. RSI at 51.53 signals neutral momentum, while MACD at -6.01 shows soft trend strength.

Is S&P 500 a buy now for Japan-based investors?

Our score is C+ (58.53), suggesting hold with a bias to buy dips. Consider staged entries near 6830–6860 and take profits near 6990–7020. Keep hedge ratios flexible given event risk. If trade news improves, add selectively; if not, protect with tighter stops.

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^GSPC Today, February 21: Trump China Visit Set, Trade Hopes Rise

ByDanny Kontos February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

S&P 500 today is flat, with the index at 6861.88 after opening at 6861.34 and ranging between 6833.06 and 6879.12. Momentum is neutral, as RSI sits at 51.53 and ADX at 16.67 shows no strong trend. Volume is near average at 5.15 billion. The confirmed Trump China visit on March 31–April 2 could steady risk sentiment ahead of talks on energy, agriculture, and aircraft engines. For Japan-based portfolios, we focus on hedging choices and levels that matter as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) reacts to trade headlines.