China: Controlled descent

China’s Shanghai Composite Index monthly chart displays controlled descent rather than free-fall, declining in layers of roughly 200 points since early 2010. After breaking support at 2000, expect a decline to 1800*. Oscillation of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero reflects the primary down-trend. Recovery above 2000 is most unlikely but would suggest a bear trap.

Shanghai Composite Index

* Target calculation: 2000 – ( 2200 – 2000 ) = 1800

The Shenzhen Composite Index offers a target of 600* after breaking support at 800 on the monthly chart. 13-Week Twiggs Money Flow below zero indicates selling pressure.

Shenzhen Composite Index

* Target calculation: 800 – ( 1000 – 800 ) = 600

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index respected resistance at 22000. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of medium-term selling pressure. Reversal below 21000 would indicate a test of the rising trendline at 20000. Recovery above 22000 is unlikely at present but would signal an advance to 24000*

Hang Seng Index

* Target calculation: 22 + ( 22 – 20 ) = 24