Iron ore spot prices plunged from $120 to $106.50/tonne in two days. Penetration of the rising trendline is highly likely and would warn of a strong correction. A spike up is often followed by a spike down.
The ASX 200 retreated from its 2007 high at 6830. Penetration of the rising trendline is now likely and would warn of a correction. The first line of support is 6350, with stronger support at 6000.
We have increased the level of cash in our Australian Growth portfolio.
Colin Twiggs is a former investment banker with almost 40 years of experience in financial markets. He co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Trading Diary and Patient Investor newsletters.
Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies key macro trends in the global economy before evaluating selected opportunities using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.
Focusing on interest rates and financial market liquidity as primary drivers of the economic cycle, he warned of the 2008/2009 and 2020 bear markets well ahead of actual events.
He founded PVT Capital (AFSL No. 546090) in May 2023, which offers investment strategy and advice to wholesale clients.