Bullish resolution of an inverted head & shoulders pattern for the S&P 500 Index above 962.53 in July.
Ascending channel pattern features key long-term resistance trendline at 1135.43 as an initial target.
Additional resistance located against 50% Fibonacci retracement level at 1122.42, followed by 1167.04.
Inverted head and shoulders pattern has measured move objective of 1245.13.
Support located at 1023.88 and the neckline at 971.83.
Rally in stocks corroborates decrease in risk aversion.