Colin Twiggs, Author at the patient investor

May 17, 2012

Dollar rallies while Gold & Silver fall

The Dollar Index is testing primary resistance at 81.50 on the weekly chart. Respect of zero by the latest 63-day Twiggs Momentum trough suggests continuation of the primary up-trend. Follow-through above 82 would signal an advance to 86*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 82 + ( 82 – 78 ) = 86

Spot Gold broke support at $1550/ounce on the daily chart. Expect retracement to test the new resistance level at $1600 but a sharp fall below zero by 63-day Twiggs Momentum warns of a primary down-trend. Breach of support at $1500 would confirm, offering a long-term target of $1200*.

Spot Gold

* Target calculation: 1500 – ( 1800 – 1500 ) = 1200

Spot Silver is testing primary support at $26/ounce. 63-Day Twiggs Momentum oscillating below zero already indicates a primary down-trend. Breach of support would offer a target of $16/ounce*.

Spot Silver

* Target calculation: 26 – ( 36 – 26 ) = 16

Colin Twiggs

Colin Twiggs is a former investment banker with almost 40 years of experience in financial markets. He founded PVT Capital (AFSL number 546090), which provides income and growth strategies to wholesale clients.

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 16, 2012

Attention Frustrated Chartists: It Ain't High-Frequency Trading, It's The Macro – Seeking Alpha

To me, the Occam’s Razor explanation for why charts have gone Daffy Duck is not because of [HFT]robots, but simply because the macro environment has been bizarre … like “unprecedented in history” bizarre. And it’s been this way for a while now.

via Attention Frustrated Chartists: It Ain't High-Frequency Trading, It's The Macro – Seeking Alpha.

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 16, 2012

Alan Simpson: No Solution to Debt Without Crisis – WSJ Online

Former Senator Alan Simpson, Co-Chair of President Obama’s Fiscal Commission, doesn’t believe the national debt can be solved without a financial or political crisis. He speaks with WSJ’s Alan Murray at the latest Wall Street Journal Viewpoints panel.

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Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 16, 2012

FedEx CEO on China's Effect on Global Market – WSJ Online

FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how exports to China remain stagnant given China’s recent protectionist policies and its focus on “indigenous innovation.” He speaks with WSJ’s Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

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Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 16, 2012

FedEx CEO on How Tax Policy Weakens U.S. Economy – WSJ online

FedEx CEO Frederick W. Smith talks about how capital investment and lowering corporate tax rates are the main solutions to creating U.S. jobs. He speaks with WSJ’s Alan Murray at Viewpoints West.

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Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 16, 2012

Australia: ASX 200 breaks support

The ASX 200 broke medium-term support at 4250 with a large red candle, signaling another test of primary support at 3980/4000. A 21-day Twiggs Money Flow peak below the zero line confirms strong selling pressure. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero warns of a primary down-trend.

ASX 200 Index

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 15, 2012

Dimon may be ‘stupid,’ but he’s right on banks – MarketWatch

David Weidner: A return to Glass-Steagall in the U.S. would effectively force the world to separate traditional banking from casino banking.

That system would be attractive to both sides. The banking system that holds our loans, our deposits, debts and assets would be separate from a Wild West free market unfettered by bank regulators and their constant worries about risk.

So why can’t the big financial institutions get behind this one? Simple. They want to gamble your money in the casino.

via Dimon may be ‘stupid,’ but he’s right on banks – David Weidner’s Writing on the Wall – MarketWatch.

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 15, 2012

Japan & South Korea

Dow Jones Japan Index is headed for a test of primary support at 47. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of long-term selling pressure. Failure of support would resume the primary down-trend, offering a target of 38*.

Dow Jones Japan Index

* Target calculation: 48 – ( 58 – 48 ) = 38

Dow Jones South Korea Index reflects stronger support on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, but reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would still warn of a primary down-trend. Failure of primary support at 380 would confirm.

Dow Jones South Korea Index

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 15, 2012

China & Hong Kong

The Shanghai Composite Index is retreating from primary resistance at 2500. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero warns of continuation of the primary down-trend. Recovery above 2500 is unlikely but would signal the start of a primary up-trend.

Shanghai Composite Index

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index reversed below primary support at 20000 on the weekly chart. Fall of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would strengthen the bear signal, offering an initial target of 17500.

Hang Seng Index

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.

May 15, 2012

India & Singapore

India’s Sensex broke the 61.8% Fibonacci level at 16500, indicating a test of primary support at 15000. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of support at 15000 would offer a target of 12000*.

BSE Sensex Index

* Target calculation: 15 – ( 18 – 15 ) = 12

The Nifty is similarly headed for a test of primary support at 4500. Failure would confirm the primary down-trend indicated by 63-day Twiggs Momentum reversal below zero.

NSE Nifty Index

Singapore’s Straits Times Index broke medium-term support at 2900. The primary trend is still up but expect a test of support at the rising trendline (2800). Failure of support and reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would both warn of a primary down-trend.

Singapore Straits Times Index

Dow Jones Singapore Index is similarly testing medium-term support at 230. Failure would indicate a test of the primary level at 210. Declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of medium-term selling pressure; reversal below zero would have long-term implications.

Dow Jones Singapore Index

Colin Twiggs

Colin also co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Patient Investor newsletter.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies macro trends in the global economy and then combines fundamental and technical analysis to evaluate opportunities in sectors that stand to benefit.

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.