The Fred Report – Weekly October 19, 2026
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We would use dips to buy stocks of interest. TLT has started a rally that should continue, which will ultimately help stocks. GLD continues a bottoming pattern.
October is supposed to be a difficult month, but it looks as if this will not be the case this time. As long as SPY remains above 750 and QQQ above 714, equities should trend up. We think that intermediate rates are peaking.
SPY and QQQ have made new highs. IJR has rallied as well, and above 141 would target a move to new highs. While we think a bond rally could continue through yearend, we are still concerned that rates will be higher in 2027.
We would be buyers in here, unless SPY can move below 750, and QQQ below 700. There are some indications that a short to intermediate-term bond rally could start soon.
We are holding up well, but there is still some risk in this market. Much below 86.20 on WTIC would suggest this market would test 80 at least.
Frankly, the stock indexes look positive and a big decline seems unlikely, but we want clients to be aware – if prices start to pull back here let them come to you.
TLT is rallying and if it moves through 82.50 resistance, the 84-area is possible. GLD is holding support and should attempt a rally soon. $GASO has support around 3.38, then 3.00. If these areas break down the next stop would be the low around 2.80.
As we mentioned before, our big concern has been that the daily stochastic becomes overbought, sparking a market correction. This seems unlikely at this time. Oil service companies should benefit even if the price of oil drops, as we believe it will.
We are long TLT with stops in the 79-ara and will take these off or lower them as there could be volatility. GLD is holding our support in the 394-area, barely. Much below 390 would suggest the advance is over for this month at least.