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What's next for the SPX?The SPX has been up and down more than a yo yo over the past year. Should traders and investors expect more of the same going forward? What's next for the SPX? The index has enjoyed a solid run up to this point since February lows gaining over 16%. In early May the 50/200 moving average 'golden cross' gave a bullish signal. Backtests show the 'golden cross' 4/5 times will result in a winning trade over the next three months. The index went on to gain another 5% from that point. But on Friday we saw a sizable jump in the VIX to over 17, the highest close in over 3 months. For several months now the VIX has continually revisited below 14, nearly 1 standard deviation below the 200 day average of 18.5. The MMFI (the % of stocks above 50 day average) made a sharp pullback at 74% at 1 standard deviation above the 10 year average of about 54% . There's just a few obstacles standing in the way contributing to a sizable "wall of worry": According to the Financial Times the latest Brexit polls show 46% leave to 44% remain. The implications of a potential "Brexit" are massive. Earlier this month the May jobs report was much weaker than expected showing only 38,000 jobs were created vs. 162,000 expected. Below the 10 year average and the lowest since 2010. This dashed hopes for a stronger economic recovery and the market now anticipates the Fed will put a hold on any rate hike this summer. i.imgur.com SPX earnings have not made any real gains since 2014 and have been declining for some time. According to Factset: "For Q2 2016, the estimated earnings decline is -4.9%. If the index reports a decline in earnings for Q2, it will mark the first time the index has recorded five consecutive quarters of year-over-year declines in earnings since Q3 2008 through Q3 2009." i.imgur.com Currently the market is valued at nearly 17x forward earnings, higher than it was at the last market peak in 2007 and far above the historical average of 14.5 i.imgur.com Yes, the earnings estimates for 2017 are higher from here, but they are steadily falling as time passes (much like the estimates of previous years). i.imgur.com The transportation index is often considered a 'leading indicator', an important factor in Dow theory. The transports need to get moving and lead the broader market in order to reach new highs. Doctor Copper has a Phd. in economics, as explained by analysts at Raymond James: "Copper can be seen as a measure of risk-on. The commodity, affectionately known as “Doctor Copper”, shows a strong tendency to gain in price in anticipation of improving global economic demand. Given the commodity’s widespread application in homes, industrial applications, electronics and power generation/ transmission, demand for copper is often viewed as a reliable leading indicator of economic health. " The PCC (Put to Call ratio) is also rather interesting to study. When the lows are under 1 standard deviation from the year average the market often appears to have peaked for the short term: As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts or comments! EDIT What's this strategy report shown here? I've been playing around with an RSI 'dip buying' script which appears to have attached itself to my article. =D A topic for another post at some point in the near future! It appears to have some promising results that would be fun to collaborate with other traders on.
AMEX:SPYShort
by dime
SPX Pullbacks Are Volumeless, Stay the CourseTraders have seen this before, and it continues to play out as the global economic climate breaks down. Although these pullbacks in the SPX are often lofty and swift, it is important to realize volume is the most import factor when considering the validity of a pullback. Here , we can see that the move in SPY is volumeless. The entire squeeze from the Feb. 11 low has seen volume under the 20-day average. On balance volume is not supporting this move. Next, when deciphering a mere pullback following a steep decline or an inflection point, think what is the "smart money" doing? Simple. They've been selling to the dumb money for the last five weeks . Corporate buybacks continue to be the only demand in US equities. Fundamentally, the index is highly expensive versus historical valuations. At a 21.79 P/E, the SPX is over 5 points over its mean. It's over 11 points higher that the "sweet spot." Shiller P/E, which tracks 10 years of inflation-adjusted earnings, is at 24.98 (also, historically expensive outside a recession). Furthermore, earnings are, indeed, rolling over (along with the business cycle) while real earnings growth is cratering at -14.5 percent. Last time that happen, the US saw a recession in the early-90s, the recession following the tech bubble and the 2008 financial crisis. See that here ! Aside from there lack of conviction with permabulls being scooped up in buyback fever, the index is about 160 points of its most recent low. Yesterday, price action closed at daily resistance at 1,978 and near the 50% Fib. level from this years epic start. If it can close above these two levels, the next level that is key is 2,020. If bulls overtake this level a potential retest of 2,071 is probable. However, this is how I believe it will go as the dollar continues to strengthen and the Fed continues to be out of place: A bear market scenario like those that followed the tech bubble and financial crisis would put the SPX near 1,078. This year, we've also seen SocGen's Albert Edwards forecast a potential 75% decline for the broader index. 17 months ago, I published a chart showing a whopping 71% potential decline in SPY from then current levels . Granted, this was merely based on historical references and calculation, but interesting nontheless. Will you get a chair when the music stops? Please feel free to comment and share charts! And follow me @Lemieux_26 Check my posts out at: bullion.directory www.investing.com www.teachingcurrencytrading.com oilpro.com
SP:SPX
by CommoditiesTrader
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Implications of Risk (CAD, WTI and Bonus Chart)CADJPY has been setting up to become a great selling opportunity on a macro-standpoint for the following reasons: I was looking for a drop well-before today's action: twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com twitter.com Fundamentals in a nutshell: CAD is highly correlated with WTI crudeoil, both on a fundamental and technical level. There still is no tangible catalysts to cause a significant rally in oil prices. Perceived catalysts have yet to amount to anything substantial. Still, there is no producer willing to cut production as of yet. Furthermore, the macro outlook for Canada is continuing to look like a poor one. JPY is a proxy for risk, which is signalling further turmoil in risk assets, and the correlation of such assets do not bode well for oil prices. Despite BoJ's meandering into NIRP territory, it has been dubbed a policy error almost as quickly as the Fed's single rate hike in seven years. Japan's Finance of Ministry may call of 10Y auction of bonds for the first time ever on fears of negative rates. Still forecasting the US business cycle ending, with a recession in 2016. As with my previous Russell 2000 posts (correct but early!), small caps are supporting the "FIFO" what it comes to domestic economic weakness. Still see a bear market in US equities. Technicals in a nutshell: Price action rallied hard from an oversold position on two fronts: the rumor of a Saudi-Russian deal to cut production (which was refuted by Saudi twice), and the BoJ's decision to cut rates (which occurred as crude stalled). Clearly, if the production cut rumors amounted to something more than talk, clearly that is bullish. However, we must look at it as what is happening and what may happen (from highest probability) and not what we want. The price action on the daily stalled within a long-term demand zone as both positive price action (+DMI) and ADX continued to slope downward. RSI is well out of oversold territory, which gives traders room to continue selling post-squeeze. The stochastic indicator is giving a great sell-signal on the daily chart. Note: indicators on tradingview do not mirror those on my MT4 but are close. I use a 9,3,3 on stochs. BONUS CHART: USDJPY, essentially risk appetite, is trending lower on the monthly chart (this particular chart I made last month but decided to show my awesome readers!). If global fundamentals and aversion to risk occur as I believe, we could see 110 this year. I expect their will be more yen strength even as the dollar remains supported. As I noted when I was on Dukascopy TV in 2014, the Bank of Japan is running out of "tool," as was unlikely to further increase QE. Moreover, traders would loose their faith in central banks and their ability to prop up markets. We're seeing that now. Please feel free to comment and share charts! And follow me @Lemieux_26 Check my posts out at: bullion.directory www.investing.com www.teachingcurrencytrading.com oilpro.com
by CommoditiesTrader
Dow Jones Transportation Average Hinting Of Trouble AheadWe normally don't publish equity ideas but this chart is worth noting as it directly relates to the U.S. economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Dow Jones Transportation Average are highly correlated for many reasons as you can imagine. A quick look at the chart and you will see the current divergence in that correlation. Simple said, if an economy is not producing many goods than there is less need for shipping, indicating the economy is slowing or struggling. Historically the Dow Jones Transportation Average leads the Dow Jones Industrial Average and at the very least lends confirmation to the Industrial Average.
DJ:DJTShort
by unique4x
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Gold Surprises as Dollar Gets Monkey-Hammered LowerIn " Gold Leaps Higher as Worries Mount ," I briefly pointed out how those very same institutions that championed quantitative easing policies implemented by the Federal Reserve are now coming out to proclaim quantitative easing added no substantial benefit to the real economy . Gold was pushed lower on the assumption that central banking policy would all pan out and that the U.S. would finally achieve escape velocity; but the exact opposite is occurring. Despite the near 12 to 16 months of absolutely horrendous, even recessionary data, market participants believed that if the Fed began to tighten monetary policy then the economy must be alright. Central bankers,misguided by classroom academics and abhorrent to real world economic dynamics, believe that if you tinker with interest rates that somehow inflation will magically begin to rise. Not so because it is real, meaningful growth that produces inflation; and it is more evident now that the these policies do not produce meaningful growth. I mapped out the dollar's downward trajectory, which was largely based on the floundering economy and the inability for the Fed to take action that will pop asset inflation. I still believe this is based on the above factors and that the dollar will likely gather strength as the US slips into deflation. Traders and CNBC pundits think that if deflation takes hold then gold will surely decline into the abyss. And just like their "lower gas prices equal booming consumer spending" myth, gold falling off a cliff during deflation is just as preposterous. Gold is unique in that if can act like an insurance policy against both sides of tail risk (inflation and deflation). It is well-known that gold had a massive bull run when stagflation took hold of the US during the 1970s. Inflation ran amok. However, nobody mentions that gold tripled, in inflation-adjusted dollar terms, during the early 1930s (the Great Depression) prior to President Roosevelt outlawing the private ownership of gold. As I wrote last April: " There is an assumption that the dollar and gold’s performance is strictly inverse of one another, but that is not so. The WGC (World Gold Council) indicates that between early 2014 and March 20, 2015, the dollar has gained over 20 percent while gold only fell 1.2 percent. Historically, gold prices more than double on a weak dollar than it falls on a stronger dollar. Thus, a stronger dollar is not indicative of massive gold depreciation. When the dollar declines, gold has appreciated 14.9 percent. Yet, when the dollar strengthens, gold has only fallen by 6.5 percent, according to the WGC. " If you look at this chart, you will notice one thing: gold sure looks to trend with the SPX. There is an argument that this due to simple asset inflation. Notice the massive divergence began when gold began to top in 2011. The divergence is what I call the "perception" gap. I expect that divergence to close. It's no secret that I was right about the volatility of 2015, along with other key macro trends. I believe by the end of 2016 and 2017 is when the real fireworks begin. Gold's recent move has been huge, and, of course, there will be profit taking. But those who follow me know that the underlying fundamentals for gold has been strengthening for some time. (Note: the gold chart is the same I used in the above mentioned gold idea, but the minor uptrend (along with new resistance) were added). Please follow me @lemieux_26 and check out my other ideas, which have links to previous writings.
COMEX:GC1!
by CommoditiesTrader
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DOW Transports To Retest Recent Lows(Note: DOWT is no longer in a bear market after rallying the last two weeks) 2015 was suppose to be just another year of the epic bull market created by reckless central banking policies. Some Wall Street estimates for the S&P 500 were as high as 2,300. Me? I projected a contraction to 1,810 in mid-January. Whether or not the SPX will reach my target within the next 10 weeks, or so, is uncertain; but what has been quite clear is the scaffolding holding with risk assets around the global has been crumbling for sometime. In " Is A Storm Brewing? How History is Repeating Itself ," I was clear and concise in what 2015 had in store (posted Jan. 13, 2015): I support the idea that we are on the precipitous of something disastrous. Those who constantly look at underlying factors and notice the shifts in the FX, commodity and economic data are witnessing that the latest boom cycle is on its last leg. In essence, the post was a summery of the marco trends few wrote about because everybody indulged in the feel-good of rising stock prices. The post ended quite ominously: "2015 is going to be mercurial…" On March 26, I indicated that the DOW transports looked technically weak. Price action had been consolidating early in the year, much like the SPX. The index made several lower highs, higher lows and finally broke support at 8600. Nobody was even looking at the transports as a potential catalyst to drag the broader markets lower, even though that is historically the case. For instance, Cowen Group's Head of Sales, David Seaburg, said, as late as June 25 (after the the transports already began weakening underneath consolidation), "Everyone is up in arms about the transports, but the underperformance has very little to do with a weak economy and has more to do with the structural issues within the sector." Seaburg also said that "I DEFINITELY don't see any downside (broader markets) necessarily." Almost a month-to-the-day, not only did the DOW and SPX hit their first 10 percent correction in four years, the DOW transports fell into bear market territory. Awkward. Those that live by subjectivity, die by subjectivity. The broader markets did receive a massive bounce following the largest NYSE short-interest since the Lehman Brothers collapse, but the transports has been rejected twice from 8,250, or the 23.6% Fib. retracement from the 2012-lows. It's important to note that central bank credibility is fading fast, and traders will become more wary as the year winds down. Structurally, the index looks weak as earnings have been lackluster to not good at all. EMAs are showing bullishness on the daily, as they are sloping upward. However, a close above 8,250 will be needed to garner any significant technical buying in my opinion. Price action is within a large symmetrical triangle with price support of 7,970 cutting through the middle. This key, near-term support level could determine whether the index will test triangle support, which is supported by price support of 7,790. A confirmed close below the triangle support will cause transports to retest the 2012 ascending trend line. I expect fundamentals to continue to deteriorate into 4Q, and the transports to challege 2011's trend (between 7,200 and 7,300). Conversely, a close above triangle resistance could cause a rally to 8,500. Please follow me on Twitter @Lemieux_26 Check my posts out at: bullion.directory www.investing.com www.teachingcurrencytrading.com oilpro.com
DJ:DJT
by CommoditiesTrader
6
Knight Transportation Forms Giant Ascending TriangleKnight Transportation has formed a giant Ascending Triangle (purple) pattern. The catalyst that can drive this stock higher is that an improving U.S. consumer (as evidenced by earnings beats last week from Amazon, Dunkin Donuts, Domino's Pizza, etc) and improving U.S. economy in the 2nd half of 2015 will push up demand for trucking transportation services. The forward P/E of 18.5 suggests the company is fairly priced in relation to its earnings. Knight Transportation stock trades with a hot PEG ratio of 1.26 which suggests growth can be purchased at a premium right now. What I REALLY like about this stock though is that the EPS forecast was just raised. Source: www.guerillastocktrading.com
NYSE:KNXLong
by Lance_Jepsen