A Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Looking ahead to MarchWe move past the US CPI and PPI releases and the market has become even more convinced that the Fed’s easing cycle starts in March, with a 25bp cut priced for every meeting from this starting point. Yield curves are steepening (the US 2’s 30s curve is no longer inverted), driven by the short-end where US 2-year Treasury yields fell for six straight days, losing 23bp on the week.
US 5-year real rates (i.e. US 5-year Treasury adjusted for expected inflation over the coming 5 years) have printed new cycle lows and sit at the lowest yield since May ’23.
Some have stated the case that the US CPI print gives the Fed less scope to ease in March. Perhaps…but when we take the components from CPI and PPI that feed into the core PCE calculation (released 27 Jan), and we’re looking at an estimate of c. 0.2% mom, which sees the 6-month annualised rate of core PCE around 2% - and given core PCE is what the Fed set policy to – bingo, we have a clear justification as to why the bond and rates market feels March is the starting point.
Tuesday’s (Wed 03:00 AEDT) speech from Fed member Christopher Waller will be one of the key focal points this week, where recall he set off the rally in late November with definition on a timeline and a path to cut rates, which essentially started the Fed pivot and the year-end risk rally.
With talk of an earlier start to QT tapering and lower relative US bond yields, it’s a surprise that the USD is holding in so well with the DXY tracking a sideways range of 102.70 to 102.10. On the week the GBPUSD was the best performer in G10, with price pushing 1.2800, while the BRL got spoils in the EM FX space.
Gold has seen somewhat of a renaissance against this backdrop though, where on the 4-hr chart price closed above the recent downtrend, where on the daily price closed above the 5-day EMA. A weak US retail sales could offer renewed life for gold bulls and see price target 2075.
It's been a mixed picture in equity land, with much focus on the JPN225 gaining a massive 6.9% - although, the risk-to-reward trade-off suggests refraining from new longs and waiting for some of the heat to come out of the move. An RSI of 80 aside, 87% of stocks are above the 50-day MA, and 68% of stocks closed at a 4-week high. A sign of euphoria and a signal for contrarians or solid participation and therefore bullish? I favour the latter.
While US earnings continue to trickle in and the US election process officially kicks off in Iowa, China takes centre stage once again with retail sales, Q4 GDP, and property sales. China/HK equity remains challenged, but the tape is turning, and shorts are seeing signs that we may be turning from a trend position to one of trading a consolidation, where range trading in the CHINAH, HK50 and CN50 may be the strategy. We’ll see but if the data comes in softer, or we don’t see the level of monetary policy easing that’s priced, then frustration will likely see renewed selling flows.
The set-up in US equity indices look balanced with 2-week risk – the risk bulls will naturally want the US500 to clear 4800 and the NAS100 through 17k, but with options expiry across the VIX, index and single stock plays this week (schedule below), one questions if we see a higher volatility post expiration. An obvious consideration for one’s risk management.
Good luck to all.
The marquee event risks for traders to navigate this week:
US markets closed for MLK Day (Monday) – partial trade in futures.
• China 1-year MLF rate (15 Jan 12:20 AEDT) – we should see the PBOC cut the Medium-Lending Facility by 10bp to 2.4% (from 2.5%), with a chance they cut by 15bp to 2.35%. Anything less than a 10bp cut could weigh on CHINAH, CN50 and HK50. We also remain on watch for a cut to China’s bank reserve ratio requirement (RRR) as well.
• UK employment and wages (16 Jan 18:00 AEDT) – on wages, the consensus is we see Average Weekly Earnings 3M/YoY moderate a touch to 6.8% (from 7.2%). The outcome will play into UK rates pricing, where the first 25bp cut is priced for May. GBPUSD seems to be finding good supply into 1.2800, so the GBP bulls will want to see a closing break here to add to longs. Favour EURGBP into 0.8560.
• China Q4 GDP (17 Jan 13:00) – the economist’s median estimate has Q4 GDP growing 1% QoQ and 5.2% YoY (from 4.9% in Q3) – GDP by its nature is a backwards-looking data point but given the lack of confidence international money managers have in investing in China, I think the outcome of the China GDP report could impact market volatility.
• China industrial production, fixed asset investment, retail sales, property sales (17 Jan 13:00) – the market looks for these data points to come in at 4.5%, 2.9%, 8% and -9.5% respectively. Certainly, the market will be closely watching the property sales data for further evidence that sales are troughing.
• UK CPI (17 Jan 18:00 AEDT) – a potential vol event for GBP traders, so monitor exposures over the data point - the market sees headline CPI coming in at 3.8% yoy (from 3.9%) and core CPI at 4.9% (5.1%). GBPUSD 1-week implied volatility sits at 6.67% (the 17th percentile of the 12-month range), and pricing a -/+ 105-pip move from Friday’s closing level.
• US retail sales (18 Jan 00:30 AEDT) – the median consensus is we see sales growing 0.4% mom, with the ‘control group’ element at 0.2%. The market picks and chooses to run with this data point, but I think a mom decline – should it come - could impact sentiment and promote good USD sellers.
• Aussie employment report (18 Jan 11:30 AEDT) – the median estimate is we see 15k jobs created, with the U/E rate unchanged at 3.9%. Aussie interest rate futures price the June RBA meeting as the probable first cut, so this pricing may come into question, but it would take a move in the unemployment rate to do so.
• Japan national CPI (19 Jan 10:30 AEDT) – the market looks for JP headline CPI to moderate to 2.6% (from 2.8%) and core CPI to print 3.7% (3.8%). After last week’s -3% decline in real wages, and falling inflation in Japan, coming at a time when other G10 central are expected to start a cutting cycle, it hardly incentivises the BoJ to lift rates.
Fed speakers – Christopher Waller (17/1 03:00 AEDT), Williams, Bostic, Daly
Other factors that could affect market sentiment:
• US Corp earnings – It’s a quiet week on the US earnings front with c3% of the US500 market cap report - Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley garner attention, while we see several regional banks out with numbers, so put the KRE ETF on the radar.
• US politics – On Monday we get the results from the Iowa Caucuses – Trump is almost certain to win the REP nomination, but could Nikki Haley gain some momentum to take into the New Hampshire Primary on 23 January?
• US options expiry – US equity index expiry (16 Jan), VIX options expiry (17 Jan), equity options expiry (19 Jan).
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Reacceleration of inflation presents a trouble for the FEDYesterday, the market became slightly spooked by the release of higher-than-expected inflation numbers in the United States. The immediate reaction of the SPX to the news was negative, with the index erasing its early gains; the same price action could be observed in the Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nevertheless, market indices recovered much of their losses by the close and have been trending sideways.
The reacceleration of inflation in the United States represents a hurdle for the FED in its quest to tame inflation (likely causing it not to cut interest rates at the next meeting at the end of January 2024 or in March 2024). In addition to that, it could shatter the investors’ expectations of premature rate cuts if no significant improvement is seen in the next print. In turn, that could negatively affect the stock market down the road.
In regard to technicals, the resistance at $4,800 continues to play a crucial role; if the price manages to break above it and close there (ideally for at least two consecutive days), it will be very positive. The resumption of growth in RSI, MACD, and Stochastic on the daily chart will also bolster a bullish case. However, the flattening of these indicators and a failure of the RSI to break above 70 points will be slightly concerning.
Illustration 1.01
Illustration 1.01 shows the 5-minute graph of the SPX. The yellow arrow indicates the moment when inflation numbers were released in the United States.
Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Neutral
Weekly time frame = Neutral
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US100 16868.6 +0.4% IDEA AHEAD OF THE CPIGOOD DAY TRADER
Hope everyone is great a look at the NASDAQ, S&P 500 & US30 ahead of HIGH IMPACT NEWS TODAY.
* Its been a bullish week for all the above mentioned indices alike as we see a rejection on the weekly time-frame.
AS WE SCALE LOWER TO THE DAILY TIME-FRAME
* We swept those historic highs and rejected back into the range.
NASDAQ DAILY
* The NASDAQ tested the 50% FIB as we see a rally up
* Continuation is possible just as a possibility of sweeping the high.
S&P 500 DAILY
Same as NASDAQ we see the same setup on the US500
DOW JONES DAILY
* THE DOW is highly bullish this bring some interest Ahead of CPI.
* Traded Above the hostoric highs and kept there range bound for a some weeks.
* It will be interesting to see a push higher here but anticipating some reversals.
* With some projections there is still room above we see -2 projection and -4 projection yet to be tested.
A JUMP TO THE HOURLY TIME FRAMES
NASDAQ 1H T/F
* Beautiful bullish trend
* On high alert for signs of momentum shift but we remain strongly Bullish.
* We do see a cisd but this alone is not enough. awaiting more confirmations.
* THE SAME WITH THE S&P 500
US 30 1H
* Some bearish momentum coming into play.
* premature to decide ahead of high impact news but it would be great to see some reversal before continuation with the trend.
* LIKE I MENTIONED AWAITING TO SEE SOME SORT OF REVERSALS ON THE INDICES BUT IF CONTINUE BULLISH WE RIDE THE TREND
*** TRADING HIGH IMPACT NEWS IS HIGHLY RISK AS THE VOLITILITY IS CRAZY THIS IS NOT ADVISE TO EXCECUTE DURING THIS HIGH IMPACT NEWS***
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All eyes on inflationThe SPX regained ground above $4,700 in the past two trading sessions and is now testing resistance at $4,800. If the index breaks above the resistance and closes above it for at least two consecutive days, it will bolster a bullish case; a growth in RSI and Stochastic on the daily graph will also strengthen this case. However, a failure of the SPX to take a foothold above $4,800 combined with a spike in the VIX will raise our suspicion about the prospects of the SPX continuing higher. With that said, there is a release of inflation numbers in the U.S. today, which might cause markets to turn volatile, especially if the print will come in higher than expected. As a result, we are approaching the market very carefully.
Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Neutral
Weekly time frame = Neutral
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S&P500 Dead cat bounce?The S&P500 index (SPX) is unfolding today the 3rd green 1D candle in a row, having gained back the vast majority of losses sustained last week. The December 28 rejection took place just below the 4820 All Time High (ATH) and as the 1D MACD is printing a sequence similar to the July 27 2023 peak, we expect the price to make a bearish reversal before the week is over.
The minimum target on this correction for us is the 1D MA50 (blue trend-line), which currently is at 4580. Throughout this 14-month Channel Up though, the minimum decline % has been -8.06%. So if selling gets accelerated we don't rule out seeing a 1D MA200 (orange trend-line) test at 4450. In order to re-sell though this low, we need to get a candle closing below the 1D MA50 and then sell upon a bounce above the 1D MA50, similar to September 01 2023 and March 06 2023.
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A Traders’ Playbook – Let the good times roll Just when you start to sense that risky assets (such as equity) may head into a more prolonged drawdown, with various Fed members talking about easier financial conditions subtracting the need to lower rates, we see a solid rally in the NAS100, US500 and US2000.
The NAS100 had its best day since 14 Nov, as tech led the way courtesy of Nvidia’s new product launch, with new graphic cards that can lead the way in AI PCs. Tech aside, the rally was broad-based, with 84% of stocks closing higher and energy the only sector closing lower.
Long NAS100 / short US30 is a trade that I see as having further juice, with Boeing subtracting 132p from the US30 alone. Either way, new equity highs seem to be the more likely risk here.
Further tailwinds for risk appreciation have come from a NY Fed 1- and 3-year inflation survey which showed further moderation, while Fed member Bostic detailed he thought inflation had come down more than expected. Crude prices falling 3.8% and an 8.6% fall in EU Nat Gas prices seem to be giving risk a kick, as are the modest falls in US nominal and real yields too.
As always, we try and justify a move in markets after the fact, but it’s the flows that count and that we trade, and price action suggests weak shorts have covered, with the bull’s regaining composure.
Can it last? Well, one suspects that comes down to the outcome of this week's US CPI data and while much of the macro discussion has swung on the future of balance sheet runoff (‘QT’), those long equity/short USDs will need to see further downside momentum in core CPI and going someway to justifying the 25bp cut priced for March and 142bp of cuts priced for the year.
As we see below the event risk heats up this week, with CPI prints all over the shop and China’s data flow and credit stats also a factor. US earnings kick into gear with the banks giving us insights into their asset quality and credit trends. Bitcoin is already flying high as the market is firmly of the view the SEC give its blessing for the cash ETF, and there is no signs that the market is ready to sell the fact just yet.
We also start to focus on political issues although whether the market trades these themes is another factor. Next week we get the Taiwan elections and that could have implications for USDTWD. We also start the proceedings in the US election with the Iowa caucus, although most are looking more at the Primary in New Hampshire (23 Jan) with Nicki Haley polling quite well in that state. And so it starts….
Good luck to all.
Key marquee event risks to navigate:
Tokyo CPI (9 Jan 10:030 AEDT) – the market eyes 2.5% yoy on headline CPI (from 2.6%) and 3.5% on core (3.6%). The Tokyo CPI print leads the national CPI numbers, so they could influence BoJ expectations and by extension the JPY.
Aus monthly CPI (10 Jan – 11:30 AEDT) – the market eyes the monthly CPI print at 4.5% (from 4.9%). The monthly print comes before the all-important Q4 CPI print on 31 Jan. Aussie interest rate futures price a cut in May at 25%, with 43bp of cuts priced by Dec 2024. AUDUSD looks supported by the rally in US equities, although to get the pair firing through 0.6750 we may need to see a reversal higher in Chinese/HK equity markets.
BoE gov Bailey testifies to parliament (11 Oct 01:15 AEDT)
ECB member Schnabel speaks (11 Jan 01:00 AEDT) – EU swaps price a 25bp cut in the March ECB meeting at 50% - EURGBP is on the radar with momentum skewing the cross to lower levels and potentially a re-test of 0.8540.
Fed speakers - NY Fed member John Williams offers his 2024 economic outlook (11 Jan 07:15 AEDT)
US CPI (12 Jan 00:30 AEDT) – this is the marquee event risk for the week so watch exposures over this key data point. The market looks for headline CPI at 0.2% mom / 3.2% yoy (from 3.1%) and core CPI at 0.3% mom / 3.8% yoy (from 4%). US swaps price a 25bp cut in the March FOMC at 69%, with 140bp of easing by Dec 2024 – this pricing will come into review on the CPI print, and by extension, the USD and equity markets will move in sympathy.
China's new yuan loans and aggregate financing (no set time or date this week) – the market looks for a small lift in new yuan loans to RMB1350b. There is a growing view that credit will soon increase as banks ease borrowing costs, but is there a demand for cheaper credit?
China CPI/PPI (12 Jan 12:30 AEDT) – the market looks for China’s CPI to come in at -0.4% yoy, and PPI -2.6% yoy. We see the Chinese bond rallying strongly with 10yr govt bond yields at multiyear lows, suggesting a market high on easing PBOC easing expectations – A weak CPI print should only increase expectations of a RRR cut.
China trade balance (12 Jan – no set time) – this can be a notoriously hard data point to price risk around given the outcome is typically someway off the median consensus estimates. As it stands the view is we see a 1.6% rebound in exports, and 0% growth in imports. The HK50, CHINAH and CN50 could be sensitive to the outcome of this print and traders will want to see a solid rebound to initiate longs.
Other CPI prints – Mexico (9 Jan 23:00 AEDT), Columbia (10 Jan 10:00 AEDT), Norway (10 Jan 18:00 AEDT)
Other key events to navigate:
• Crypto traders - The SEC deadline on Bitcoin cash ETF (10 Jan – no set time)
• US bond auctions - 3YR Treasury ($52B - 10 Jan 05:00 AEDT), US 10YR ( FWB:37B – 11 Jan 05:00 AEDT), 30YR ($21b – 05:00 AEDT)
• US banks earnings due out on Friday - Blackrock, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citi
US500 to turnaround?SPX500USD - 24h expiry
Although the bears are in control, the stalling negative momentum indicates a turnaround is possible.
A Doji style candle has been posted from the base.
The primary trend remains bullish.
This is positive for short term sentiment and we look to set longs at good risk/reward levels for a further correction higher.
We look to buy dips.
We look to Buy at 4682 (stop at 4660)
Our profit targets will be 4737 and 4757
Resistance: 4750 / 4820 / 4920
Support: 4610 / 4500 / 4415
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Global markets are turning lowerIn the first week of 2024, major U.S. indices turned to the downside. Year-to-date, the Nasdaq 100 declined by about 2.2%, the S&P 500 by 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.3%, and the Russell 2000 by 3%. The situation is no better overseas, where in the Chinese market, major indices also slipped lower. In particular, the Hang Seng Index lost about 5.3%, the CSI 300 lost 3.7%, and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 3%. The same story also played out in Europe, where the DAX declined by about 1.7%, the UK100 by 0.8%, and the French CAC40 by 2.3%. On top of that, Europe saw a reacceleration of inflation, putting much anticipation on these numbers in the U.S. that are scheduled for release on Thursday. If inflation is also reaccelerating in the U.S., it will likely put pressure on the FED to keep conditions tight for longer than expected. As a result, this can lead to repricing in the markets.
Now, on the subject of technicals, there is a divergence between the price and RSI on the weekly graph. Simultaneously, the RSI is peaking below 70 points, which is a bearish sign. As for the daily chart, all RSI, MACD, and Stochastic continue to develop bearish structures, tilting the odds toward more weakness. Consequently, we will monitor the resistance near $4,700; if the price fails to regain ground above it (with at least two consecutive closes above it), it will be concerning.
Illustration 1.01
The red and green arrows on the weekly chart of SPX show the divergence between the price and the RSI.
Illustration 1.02
Illustration 1.02 displays the daily chart of the Hang Seng Index, which has been declining since 27th January 2023, erasing about 28.3% of its value. For the first week of the current year, the index is down approximately 5.3%
Illustration 1.04
Illustration 1.03 shows the CSI 300 on the daily graph. The CSI 300 has been declining since 18th February 2021, losing about 44.6% of its value.
Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Bearish
Weekly time frame = Slightly bearish
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S&P500: Top officially formed. Eyes 4,500S&P500 has turned neutral on the 1D technica outlook (RSI = 47.788, MACD = 28.200, ADX = 43.854) as it made a LL for the first time since the October 27th 2023 bottom, marking the end of that two month rally. That was the latest bullish wave of the 15 month Channel Up.
According to the three prior peaks that formed HH on the Channel Up, the index should kickstart a pullback that should cross under the 1D MA50 and may extend as low as -9.00% even. The RSI Channel Down patterns among all those bearish waves look very much alike. Consequently we will stay bearish and set a less aggressive target over the 1D MA200 (TP = 4,500).
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Will US500 suppress the early optimism?US500 - Intraday
Previous support level of 4700 broken.
Short term bias has turned negative.
We are trading at oversold extremes.
We look for a temporary move lower.
Preferred trade is to sell into rallies.
- We look to Sell at 4700 (stop at 4729)
Our profit targets will be 4645 and 4615
Resistance: 4750 / 4820 / 4920
Support: 4610 / 4500 / 4415
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Selling might not be done yet, what to watch out forRecently, we discussed how overbought conditions in the stock market were making a case for correction. Now, with the major market indices retreating slightly lower, we are looking for more clues about where the market might be headed next. To support a thesis about the SPX going lower, we would like to see RSI, MACD, and Stochastic continue declining on the daily graph. In addition to that, we would like to see the SPX break below Support 1 near $4,697 and further rise in the VIX. Contrarily, to support the bullish odds, we would like to see the SPX hold above Support 1 and a reversal in the mentioned technical indicators, along with the drop in the VIX.
Illustration 1.01
Illustration 1.01 shows the daily chart of SPX within the upward-sloping channel and two simple moving averages. Interestingly, the value of the 20-day SMA closely coincides with that of Support 1; a failure of the moving average to hold selling pressure will tilt the odds to the bearish side.
Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Bearish
Weekly time frame = Neutral
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US500 - Potential Bearish Momentum ❗️Hello TradingView Family / Fellow Traders,
In accordance with my latest analysis, which is attached to the chart, we have been anticipating a rejection of the all-time high.
📉 For the bears to assume control and confirm the beginning of the correction phase, a break below the last major low highlighted in red is required.
Meanwhile, until the bears take control, US500 would remain bullish and could still move within the green all-time high zone.
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TA vs FA - Do price forecasts offer value for traders? This came up in a conversation I had recently with a client, who asked if I agreed with the view that we’re in for another good year for equities based on the current median forecast of 4832 (source Bloomberg), with the range of 19 analyst calls set between 4200 to 5200.
For starters let’s revisit the 2023-year-end call on the S&P500 made back in Dec 2022, where the median forecast was 4075 – 17% below the actual closing level in Dec 2023 of 4769.83. There was only one analyst – Tom Lee (Fundstrat) - who was anywhere near the final closing level, and at the time he was widely ridiculed for his uber-bullish call.
We can also take the early forecast by Soc Gen, who had a 3650 call on the S&P500 by year-end. This proved to be wildly incorrect, but the call was ultimately revised higher throughout the year, and after tweaking the forecast to 4750 on 9 November, now looks like a hero.
I'm not in the business of mocking bad calls, and understand most analysts are loath to make these forecasts but are required to do so. It's clearly very hard to do, and requires some degree of luck, where a lot needs to go right to be on the money.
The math behind an index price target
The basic logic for creating a year-end forecast is to firstly model a forward price to earnings (P/E) multiple that is deemed to be fair – we do this by forecasting factors such as where US bond yields will be at year-end, as well as the potential level of ERP (equity risk premium).
We then need to model our earnings-per-share (EPS) assumptions for year-end. In 2023 the median estimate was for S&P500 earnings at $210, which actually wasn’t terrible a call.
We can then multiply our EPS forecast by the fair forward PE multiple and you have a price target. As it stands, the median fair future PE ratio is 20.7x and the 2024 EPS assumption at $232.2 – so the median consensus is around 4813.
Sound complicated?
It certainly needs some study, but in many ways, this is the crux of many fundamental models which attempt to model a ‘fair value’ and hope the market can move towards that price over time.
Perhaps the buy-and-hold investor crowd can find some value from targets, but then you have a plethora of sell-side analysts to follow – choosing one often plays into one’s own directional bias, where the thesis for getting to that endpoint reinforces one’s own belief systems. Some will also consider the analyst's pedigree and form in prior years and feel they are reading the tea leaves well.
Forecasts can also be useful for multi-asset investors who look at expected returns. Where expected returns often dictate one’s portfolio composition and whether they’re underweight or overweight a specific asset class or sector.
Where these models typically fall down is that they rarely account for human behaviour, emotion and structural flows.
For traders, the analyst’s thesis (behind the forecast) can be helpful, as some of the trends and risks expressed can help us identify the future trading environment and event risks of note. However, I don’t know of any trader who has made money using forecasts.
Not only is a year an eternity for traders, but it’s the price (P) element of the PE ratio that has driven equity markets through 2023. Where multiple expansion (a rising PE ratio without earnings growth) has been driven by funds happy to pay an ever-higher price, with active managers chasing returns, a more compelling perception of central bank liquidity, as well as bullish structural flows derived from options dealers hedging their gamma exposure, volatility-targeting funds, and CTAs (Commodity Trading Advisors) reacting to the one-way rally in price.
Technical vs fundamental analysis?
This is where technical analysis (TA) is often far superior for traders, as the principle is premised on reacting to flows and the aggregation of all decisions being made within a timeframe.
While TA is a broad practice, at its heart it’s less about prediction, but offers key insights and understanding of how market participants feel at any one time. TA and price action is the best barometer of sentiment, and it helps us understand the distribution of outcomes for price.
We can partly explain much of the rally in US equity from late October on the fall in US real rates, increased rate cut expectations and resilient US growth dynamics. But what really propelled the various equity indices to see some incredible returns was falling realized volatility, options hedging flows – made even more prevalent through the rise and rise of 0DTE options – and CTAs going max long in S&P500 and NAS100 futures.
Few fundamental models account for this.
At the end of the day, it's what works for you, and if you’ve made money following price targets then ignore everything I’ve said – it’s simply my observations. Yet, while a lot of these flows are quite opaque, we can see them front and centre in the price action – that – in so many ways it tells you all you need to know.
S&P500 About to turn bearish for the next 2 weeks.S&P500 crossed and closed a (4h) candle today under the MA50 (4h) for the first time since December 7th.
Even though that was a buy opportunity then, this time we expect strong selling as the two month Channel Up is on a very strong RSI (4h) Bearish Divergence.
Trading Plan:
1. Sell once the price crosses under the Channel Up.
Targets:
1. 4560 (MA50 1d and Support 2).
Tips:
1. The RSI (4h) is also almost oversold besides showing this Bearish Divergence. Once it gets oversold and bounces, it can give an ideal sell entry near the MA50 (4h).
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S&P500 Giant Cup and Handle and CORRECTION in play?The S&P500 index (SPX) almost hit the 4820 All Time High (ATH) level on the last trading session of 2023. That day completed the 9th straight green weekly (1W) candle, a feat last seen on the week of February 19 2019.
This doesn't necessarily indicate that any sort of correction is due as a bullish market can run rallies fueled on fundamental news for even longer period of times. But the fact that the ATH test completes a Cup pattern, could be alarming as, especially on overbought 1W RSI levels, Cup patterns tend to deliver one final pull-back in the form of a 'Handle' structure before making a new clear All Time High.
Technically, the 1W MA50 (blue trend-line) tends to be an intact Support during the year(s) of a Bull Market and so fart it was last hit in late October 2023. If 2024 is indeed a Bull Phase year, then the 1W MA50 should hold. If the Handle pulls back the current bullish trend, then the two could 'meet' at around 4500, which is marginally above the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level. A stronger correction to the 0.382 level is highly unlikely unless pessimistic news (e.g. Fed, growth, inflation, unemployment) hit the market.
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BTCUSD → The potential for a rise to 50K is accumulatingBINANCE:BTCUSD is forming a good potential and prerequisites for further growth. The key resistance is the level of 44350, and the price continues to actively test this area.
On the high timeframe we see the formation of a global range. The potential target from the point of view of technical analysis at the moment is the upper boundary of the range 65K - 70K, where a huge pool of liquidity is hidden.
Fundamentally, bitcoin is doing quite well, as the SEC has recently been actively cooperating with companies that have applied for a spot ETF. Analysts expect the first BTC-ETF to be approved in early January 2024: some sources have indicated that recent indications from SEC officials are that the green light is likely to be given by January 10.
In terms of technical analysis, an ascending triangle is forming on the chart. The key resistance of the pattern is the area of 44350 - 44500. This pattern can be interpreted as an active accumulation of buyers' potential for further overcoming the limit resistance formed by sellers. The price keeps testing the resistance and getting closer to the resistance.
At the moment there are two possible scenarios:
Retest of 43440 support, formation of a false breakdown with further retest of global pattern resistance and its breakout with further growth.
Deeper correction: retest of the resistance of the previously broken ascending channel with further rebound and retest of the global resistance with the aim of its breakout.
Support levels: 43440, 41664, 41200
Resistance levels: 44350, 48234
I expect that consolidation will end soon and the market will move to the phase of realization and growth to the specified target.
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SPX500 - THE BIG SHORT To understand the logic behind my numerology actions, you can watch my video ideas. I believe that the spx500 will turn strongly downward in the near future, the reference point for me to start a set of shorts will be January 3, 2024. I will be gaining position by positioning. Targets to decline very strongly downward under possible geopolitical events in the future. In general, I expect a decline until March 2024, perhaps it will be in the spring. But I don't want to look that far, it will be the end of winter then I will make a new idea. See related ideas.
S&P500 Is 4800 the end of the road after 9 green weeks?The S&P500 index (SPX) is currently on its 9th straight green week (1W candle) following the October 23 (weekly terms) bottom. That was a Higher Low on the 15-month Channel Up and based on that pattern, the index is approaching its top (Higher Highs trend-line).
What adds more weight to the very high levels it is trading at, is that the All Time High is just above the current price at 4820. A peak on that level would represent a +17.40% increase, exactly the % rise of the first Bullish Leg of the 15-month Channel Up that peaked on the week of November 28 2022 and then corrected by -8.06%.
With the 1W RSI almost overbought (70.00) as it was on July 24, which was the peak of the previous Higher High of the Channel Up that initiated a 3-month correction of almost -11% and the 1W MACD on a post Bullish Cross level similar to the highs of August 15 2022 and November 28 2022 that kickstarted corrections, the selling pressure has now considerably stronger parameters to start.
This means that, at least from a technical perspective, this is the strongest sell opportunity since late July. A minimum correction of -8.00% would deliver a test of the 1W MA50 (blue trend-line) and as such, our target is 4450 (slightly above it).
If however the bullish trend continues for a few more weeks and pursues the maximum % rally we have seen since 2021, which has been +20.95%, then we can see an extension at around 4950, in which case we will add an additional (2nd) sell and both our bearish targets will be restructured at 4580 (-8.00%).
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Overbought conditions make a case for correctionThe SPX is less than 1% away from the all-time high. Yet, its overbought conditions on the daily chart are starting to make a compelling case for a correction. To support this case, we would like to see the RSI break below 70 points (on the daily chart). Additionally, we would like to see MACD and Stochastic reverse and begin pointing to the downside. On top of that, we would also want to see a pick-up in volume accompanied by a weakness in the price.
Illustration 1.01
Illustration 1.01 displays the daily chart of SPX, NDX, and DJIA. The green and red arrows highlight a volume growth followed by a subsequent decline that started around 15th December 2023. While the decline is not too significant, it should not be overlooked and dismissed (especially as indices are trending in overbought territory).
Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Bullish
Weekly time frame = Bullish
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DISCLAIMER: This analysis is not intended to encourage any buying or selling of any particular securities. Furthermore, it should not serve as a basis for taking any trade action by an individual investor or any other entity. Your own due diligence is highly advised before entering a trade.
S&P500 Start selling. Top of Channel is near.S&P500 / US500 has almost completed a +17.30% rise, which is the prince range it grew by on the December 1st 2022 High.
That was the first High of the long term Channel Up pattern that started on the October 13th 2022 bottom.
The Channel Up still has a little more room to go upwards before reaching its top but since the price is already over the 0.786 Fibonacci level, we are already inside the long term Sell Zone.
Sell and target 4570, which is a possible contact point with the 1day MA50 and the 0.5 Channel Fibonacci.
Technically the decline can reach as low as the 0.5 horizontal Fibonacci at 4445.
Previous chart:
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GOLD → False breakdown of 2070. Rollback to the end of the year FOREXCOM:XAUUSD strengthened quite actively last week. The price is retesting the resistance at 2069.8 formed in August 2020. There are reasons for further growth, but also reasons for further pullback. Let's see
On D1 we can see that in the frame of distributive movement the price tests the resistance 2069.8 and forms a false breakdown, which activates a rather strong sell-off. A few hours before the end of the session the price loses 0.85%.
In the coming week there is no news except Initial Jobless Claims , analysts are expecting an increase in claims from 205K to 210K. The GDP data weakens the dollar, the Fed's stance also suggests a possible rate cut next year, and in addition the inflation data . The overall fundamental background is unfavorable for the TVC:DXY and we see a decline in the index, which in the medium term is favorable for the gold market.
Technically, there are a few days to go until the end of 2023, volatility and liquidity may decrease, but since Friday ended with a false break of resistance zones (2069.8, 2055), the current correction may last. The price may reach the support area before further growth.
It is worth paying attention to the following levels:
Resistance: 2055, 2050, 2065, 2069, 2075
Support: 2047, 2040, 2030, 2015
I advise you to study the work schedule of your brokers for Christmas and New Year holidays. Each broker determines its own regulations and therefore on these days some companies may work and others may not.
Merry Christmas! Have a great holiday!
Regards R. Linda!