Bullish divergence on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow on the NZ50 Index signals buying support. Breakout above 3300 is possible, but the primary down-trend is unlikely to change, given the state of global markets.
* Target calculation: 3100 – ( 3300 – 3100 ) = 2900
The ASX 200 Index is headed for another test of support at 4000. Volumes are far lower than the previous week, indicating a scarcity of buyers. Unless there is a significant upsurge on Tuesday, we are likely to see a downward breakout, offering a target of 3500*.
* Target calculation: 4000 – ( 4500 – 4000 ) = 3500
The Australian Dollar is edging towards the upper trend channel against its Kiwi counterpart, but the primary trend remains downward. Respect of the upper channel (and resistance at $1.28) would signal a test of the lower border at the 2010 low of $1.21.
* Target calculation: 1.23 – ( 1.28 – 1.23 ) = 1.18
The Aussie Dollar recovered above the former primary support level at $1.04, testing resistance at $1.06. Breakout would indicate an advance to $1.10. But there are several question-marks over the latest advance. First, the rally has accompanied a similar recovery on the ASX 200 (to test resistance at 4500). If resistance holds, as expected, the AUD is likely to retreat.
* Target calculation: 1.04 – ( 1.10 – 1.04 ) = 0.98
Second, the CRB Commodities Index confirmed a primary down-trend with a sharp fall below 335. The primary trend is unlikely to reverse at this stage and another down-swing would drag the Aussie Dollar lower.
* Target calculation: 330 – ( 350 – 330 ) = 310
Annual rate of change in Australian household debt is falling but remains in positive territory for the time being.
Commercial debt, however, has fallen by more than A$100 billion since its peak in 2009, signaling a fall in new capital investment and job creation by the private sector.
The NZ50 Index is retracing to test 3300, but 13-week Twiggs Money Flow deep below zero warns of strong selling pressure. Respect of resistance is likely, followed by another test of support at 3100.
* Target calculation: 3300 – ( 3600 – 3300 ) = 3000
The ASX 200 is headed for a test of 4500. Declining volume is typical of such a rally; a surge would indicate increased selling pressure — especially when accompanied by a narrow range or red candle. Expect resistance at 4500 to hold, followed by another test of support at 4000.
* Target calculation: 4000 – ( 4500 – 4000 ) = 3500
The Australian Dollar continues in a downward trend against its Kiwi counterpart. Recovery above $1.26 would test the upper channel at $1.28, but breakout below $1.23 is just as likely and would continue to test the lower channel border.
* Target calculation: 1.28 – ( 1.32 – 1.28 ) = 1.24
The Australian Dollar broke support at $1.04 against the greenback, signaling a correction to the long-term trendline. Support at parity has so far held and recovery above $1.045 would indicate another test of $1.10.
* Target calculation: 1.04 – ( 1.10 – 1.04 ) = 0.98
The Aussie dollar displays a similar long tail to the ASX 200, indicating that buying support on the Australian stock market came from international, not local, buyers. Dolphin tells us that institutional buyers moved in when AUD fell below parity against the greenback.
