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Wednesday 18 January 2023

Mid-Week Market Update from Mooranalytics.com

 S&P 500 (H)

On a higher timeframe basisOn 1/18/22 the break below the 4629.25 line warned of decent pressure and negated the medium-term bullish trend we were in since 3/23/20.  On 8/22/22 we left a medium-term bearish reversal above, which has brought in 676.75 of pressure from the 4178.75  open.  These are ON HOLDOn a lower timeframe basis:  I warned of possible exhaustion at 3531.25-04.75 which had the potential to trigger a bullish correction with a minimum target of 3793.00—we held this with a 3502.00 low and have bounced 678.00, taking the target out; but the higher timeframe minimum target is 4190.50—we came just shy of this with a 4180.00 high this morning.  These are OFF HOLD.   I warned if the 4180.00 high held, it would likely start a bearish correction to exceed 224.00 from the high—we have seen 391.50.  This is ON HOLD.   The trade above 3851.94 (-.37 per/hour) warned of renewed strength—we have seen 219.50.  The trade above 3874.02(-42 per/hour) has brought in 161.25 of strength.  We are in a lower/medium-time frame bull structure.   Today has a good likelihood of seeing range expansion.   

Gold (G)

On a higher timeframe basis: I cautioned on 8/16/18 the break above $1,179.7-$1,183.7 warned of renewed strength.  We have seen $905.5.  The break above $1,347.0 projected this upward $80 minimum, $320 (+) maximum.  We have attained $744.2.  These are OFF HOLD.  We held major exhaustion at $2,071.6-93.2 with a $2,089.2 high and rolled over $46.7.  We rolled over from $2,079.6 by $456.6. These are ON HOLD.  On a lower timeframe basis:  The break above $1,641.2 (+1 tic per/hour) has brought in $290.6 of strength.  The solid trade above $1,679.5 (-1 tic per/hour) put this above a major formation --we are projected upward of $80 minimum.  We have attained $252.3 so far.  The break above $1,769.4 has brought in $162.4 of strength.  The break above $1,860.0 warned of renewed strength—we have seen $71.8.  I warned we took out exhaustion at $1,907.1-23.3, opening up the upside to higher trade—we traded $8.5 higher before rolling over.  Decent trade below $1,886.1 (+1 tic per/hour starting at 5:00am) should bring in decent pressure.   

Bitcoin

On a higher timeframe basis: The rollover on 11/10/21 put this into a bearish trend.  I warned the selloff should exceed $13,000 from the high of $69,355—we have seen $54,430 of this.  We held exhaustion on a bullish correction of the move down at $59,545 and rolled over $44,620.  We have come off $36,080 from the $51,005 close. On a lower timeframe basis:  The trade below $34,830 put this below a significant bearish formation that projected this downward $13,000 minimum, $35,000 (+) maximum.  We have attained $19,905.  We held exhaustion at $25,265-495 with a $25,270 high and rolled over $10,345.  These are ON HOLD.  The break back above $16,275-60 has brought in $5,450 of strength.  The trade above $17,245 (+3 per/hour) warns of continued higher trade—we have seen $4,480. The trade above $17,935 has brought in $3,790 of strength.  Trade below $20,690-80 will warn of pressure, but will also put this down in the gap.

Crude Oil (WTI) (H)

 On a macro basis:  On 4/29/20 we left a bullish reversal below—we have seen $115.13 from that open at $15.37 in the (N). We took out a major trendline at $55.15, which warned of significant strength. We have seen $75.35.  The break above $57.45-8.02 projected this upward $56 minimum, $89 (+) maximum. We attained $72.48.  These are OFF HOLD.  On a shorter-term basis:  Trade below $119.15 brought in $49.07 of pressure. The trade below $111.00 brought in $40.92 of pressure. The trade below $97.18 projected this down $8.30 (+) maximum. These are ON HOLD.   We held exhaustion below with a $70.31 low and bounced $11.86.  We held exhaustion at $72.93 with a $72.74 low, which I said had the potential to start a multi-week bull structure, and bounced $9.71.  The trade above $79.07 projects this upward $8.10 minimum, $25.50 (+) maximum; but if we break back below decently, look for decent pressure—this will come in at $78.46 today.  The trade above $80.00 (-.5 of a tic per/hour) also projects this higher; but if we fail back below decently, look for decent pressure.  This will come in at $79.91 (-.5 of a tic per/hour starting at 8:00am).

Natural Gas (G)

On a higher timeframe basisThe failure back below 8440 brought in 4920 tics of pressure (in previous contracts).  The trade below 8208 warned of decent pressure.  I warned decent trade below 7188 would be a renewed sign of weakness—we came off 3668 tics.   I would NOTE: The trade below 5136-4993 projects this downward $2.80 minimum, $5.30 (+) maximum, which could be seen within 3 month’s time—we have traded $1.690 lower.  These are ON HOLD.   If we break solidly back above 5102-247, this will warn of solid higher trade for weeks, likely toward 7800 (+).  On a shorter-term basisThe trade above 3733 (-8 tics per/hour) warned of strength—we only saw initial strength before rolling over and traveling down above it, but this also warned the downside may wane temporarily, drift sideways, and then see higher trade (which is what we are seeing).  We are likely entering into a bullish correction/trend on a lower timeframe before (if) resuming lower trade.  We came just shy of exhaustion below at 3356 with a 3384 low, which I did not suggest buying against, as I had a fade suggestion around 3422 just above.  Decent trade above 3707 (-2.6 tics per/hour starting at 8:00am) should bring in decent strength; but if we break above here decently and back below decently, look for decent pressure. 

 

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Sunday 15 January 2023

Market Signals for the US stock market S and P 500 Index and Indian Stock Market Nifty Index for the Week beginning January 16

 

Asset Class

Weekly Level / Change

Implication for S & P 500

Implication for Nifty*

S & P 500

3999, 2.67%

Bullish

Bullish

Nifty

17957, 0.54%

Neutral **

Bullish

China Shanghai Index

3195, 1.19%

Bullish

Bullish

Gold

1923, 2.87%

Bullish

Bullish

WTIC Crude

80.11, 8.10%

Bullish

Bullish

Copper

4.22, 7.84%

Bullish

Bullish

CRB Index

276, 4.19%

Bullish

Bullish

Baltic Dry Index

946, -16.28%

Bearish

Bearish

Euro

1.0833, 1.78%

Bullish

Bullish

Dollar/Yen

127.88, -3.17%

Bearish

Bearish

Dow Transports

14364, 3.52%

Bullish

Bullish

Corporate Bonds (ETF)

110.47, 1.72%

Bullish

Bullish

High Yield Bonds (ETF)

93.96, 1.64%

Bullish

Bullish

US 10-year Bond Yield

3.50%, -1.74%

Bullish

Bullish

NYSE Summation Index

385, 1429%

Bullish

Neutral

US Vix

18.35, -13.16%

Bullish

Bullish

Skew

122

Neutral

Neutral

CNN Fear & Greed Index

Greed

Bearish

Bearish

20 DMA, S & P 500

3869, Above

Bullish

Neutral

50 DMA, S & P 500

3914, Above

Bullish

Neutral

200 DMA, S & P 500

3981, Above

Bullish

Neutral

20 DMA, Nifty

18078, Below

Neutral

Bearish

50 DMA, Nifty

18296, Below

Neutral

Bearish

200 DMA, Nifty

17273, Above

Neutral

Bullish

S & P 500 P/E

20.80

Bearish

Neutral

Nifty P/E

21.54

Neutral

Bearish

India Vix

14.46, -3.76%

Neutral

Bullish

Dollar/Rupee

81.29, -1.20%

Neutral

Bullish

 

 

Overall

 

 

S & P 500

 

 

Nifty

 

Bullish Indications

16

16

Bearish Indications

4

6

Outlook

Bullish

Bullish

Observation

The S and P and the Nifty were up last week. Indicators are bullish for the week.

The markets are back at resistance. Watch those stops.

On the Horizon

US – PPI, Eurozone – German CPI, CPI, UK – Employment data, CPI, China GDP, Japan – BOJ rate decision

*Nifty

India’s Benchmark Stock Market Index

Raw Data

Courtesy Stock charts, investing.com, multpl.com, NSE

**Neutral

Changes less than 0.5% are considered neutral

 


The S and P and the Nifty rallied last week. Indicators are bullish for the week. The recent bounce is encountering resistance near the 200 DMA close to 4000 and a decisive downside has resumed as we transition from an inflationary regime to a deflationary collapse. The January effect may terminate abruptly this time around. The market is tracking closely the 1973/2008 moves down in the S and P, implying a panic low right ahead in the upcoming months (My views don’t matter, kindly pay attention to the levels). A dollar rebound is a likely catalyst.

The past week saw most global equity markets rally. Most emerging markets were up following a fall in interest rates. Transports led the move up. The Baltic dry index continues to crater. The dollar fell. Commodities rallied. Valuations are very expensive, market breadth rebounded, and the sentiment is improving. No fear yet though, as complacency reigns supreme. We could see any rebound to the 200 DMA near 4000 being sold into.

The ongoing currency crisis should resume and push risky assets to new lows across the board. Deflation is in the air despite the recent inflationary spike and the Chinese Yuan, Euro, commodities, and Yen are telegraphing just that. Feels like a 2008-style recession trade has begun, with a potential decline in risk assets across the board.

The S&P 500 is near the 200 DMA and is encountering resistance near this important mark, after spending a very long time above it, and its 200 DMA is decliningMonthly MACDs on most global markets are still negative. This spells trouble and opens up significant downside risk ahead. We have got bounces from recent lows without capitulationThis suggests the lows may not be in and the regime has changed from buying the dip to selling the rip. We may get a final flush down soon. Risky assets should continue breaking to the downside across the board. Downward earnings revisions are underway.

The Fed is aggressively tightening into a recession. Deflationary busts often begin after major inflationary scares. The market has corrected significantly and more is left on the downside. The Dollar, commodities, and, bond yields are continuing to flash major warning signs despite recent counter-trend moves.

The epic correction signal occurred with retail, hedge funds, and speculators all in, in January 2022, suggesting a major top is in. The moment of reckoning is here.   With extremely high valuations, a crash is on the menu. Low volatility suggests complacency and downside ahead.

We rallied 46% right after the Great Depression (the 1930s) first collapse and we rallied over 120% in our most recent rally of the COVID-19 lows. After extreme euphoria for the indices, a highly probable selloff to the 3300 area is emerging on the S and P, and 15000 should arrive on the Nifty in the next few months. The Nifty which has been out-performing will likely catch up with other assets on the downside soon.

The trend has changed from bullish to bearish and the markets are getting a reality check and getting smashed by rising rates and a strong dollar. Global yield curves have inverted significantly reflecting a major upcoming recession. Looking for significant underperformance in the Nifty going forward on rapidly challenging macros. 

The critical levels to watch for the week are 4010 (up) and 3985 (down) on the S & P 500 and 18050 (up) and 17900 (down) on the Nifty. A significant breach of the above levels could trigger the next big move in the above markets.  High beta / P/E will get torched yet again and will likely prove to be a sell on every rise. Gold is increasingly looking like the asset class to own in the upcoming decade. You can check out last week’s report for a comparison. Love your thoughts and feedback.

 

 

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