Forex: EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, JPY, ZAR

The euro remains in a strong primary down-trend. The current rally is testing resistance at $1.32, but 63 -day Twiggs Momentum continues to trend downwards. Breach of support at $1.26 would signal a down-swing to $1.20*.

Index

* Target calculation: 1.26 – ( 1.32 – 1.26 ) = 1.20

Pound Sterling has breached its declining trendline against the greenback, warning that a bottom is forming. Breakout above $1.62 would complete a double bottom  reversal, testing the 2011 high at $1.68.

Index

* Target calculation: 1.62 + ( 1.62 – 1.53 ) = 1.71

Canada’s Loonie also signals that a bottom is forming.  Breakout above $1.01 would indicate the start of a primary up-trend, with an initial target of $1.06*.

Index

* Target calculation: 1.01 + ( 1.01 – 0.96 ) = 1.06

The Aussie is testing resistance at $1.08. Breakout would similarly signal a primary up-trend with an initial target of $1.18*.

Index

* Target calculation: 1.08 + ( 1.08 – 0.98 ) = 1.18

The greenback is testing primary support at 76 against the Japanese yen. Breakout would offer a target of 72*. Recovery above the declining trendline, however, would suggest that a bottom is forming — confirming the large bullish divergence on 63-day Twiggs Momentum — while breakout above 80 would signal a primary up-trend.

Index

* Target calculation: 76 – ( 80 – 76 ) = 72

The South African Rand is strengthening against the US Dollar, while encountering resistance at R8.50 against its Australian counterpart. Downward breakout from the ascending triangle would warn of a correction to test the long-term trendline at R7.50, while breakout above R8.50 would indicate another primary advance, with a target of R9.50*.

Index

* Target calculation: 8.50 + ( 8.50 – 7.50 ) = 9.50

The Euro Crisis Makes Absolutely No Sense – Brett Arends (WSJ)

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Sellers still dominate Japan, South Korea

Japan’s Nikkei 225 is headed for a test of resistance at 9000, but 13-week Twiggs Money Flow trends downwards — indicating that sellers are dominant. Respect of resistance would warn of another test of primary support at 8000.

Nikkei 225 Index

South Korea’s Seoul Composite index retreated from resistance at 1960. Again we have down-trending 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, warning that sellers dominate the market. Breakout above 1960 is unlikely, while respect would suggest another test of primary support at 1750.

Seoul Composite Index

* Target calculation: 1950 + ( 1950 – 1750 ) = 2150

India & Singapore retreat

India’s NIFTY index encountered resistance at 5200. Respect of the upper trend channel — and 63-day Twiggs Momentum respecting the zero line (from below) — would suggest a down-swing to test the lower trend channel.

NSE/S&P Nifty Index

The BSE Sensex also retreated from its upper trend channel but rising 13-week Twiggs Money indicates buying pressure. Follow-through above the recent high at 17250 would signal declining momentum — and that a base is forming.

BSE Sensex Index

Singapore’s Straits Times Index also retreated, but from resistance at 2900. Follow-through above the recent high would confirm the higher trough and the start of a primary up-trend. Target for the initial advance is 3200*. Respect of resistance is less likely, but would warn of another test of primary support at 2600.

Straits Times Index

* Target calculation: 2900 + ( 2900 – 2600 ) = 3200

China: Shanghai & Hang Seng

China’s Shanghai Composite index retreated below resistance at 2300, from the 2010 low. Expect a down-swing to test the lower trend channel at 2000*. 63-day Twiggs Momentum oscillating below zero indicates a strong primary down-trend.

Shanghai Composite Index

* Target calculation: 2150 – ( 2300 – 2150 ) = 2000

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index is more bullish, but retreat below the new support level at 20000 would indicate hesitancy. And breach of the rising (green) trendline would warn of a bull trap — as would respect of the zero line (from below) by 63-day Twiggs Momentum.

Hang Seng Index

* Target calculation: 20 + ( 20 – 18 ) = 22

Australia: ASX 200

The ASX 200 is headed for a test of resistance at 4400. Rising 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure. Breakout above 4400 would complete a higher trough, signaling the start of a primary up-trend, but selling pressure in US and Chinese markets may prevent this.

ASX 200 Index

* Target calculation: 4400 + ( 4400 – 4000 ) = 4800

Canada: TSX 60

Canada’s TSX 60 index is stronger,with rising 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicating buying pressure. Breakout above resistance at 715 would complete a higher trough, signaling a primary up-trend. Target for the initial advance would be 770*.

TSX 60 Index

* Target calculation: 710 + ( 710 – 650 ) = 770

UK & Europe

Dow Jones UK index retreated below support/resistance (the lighter shaded candle reflects an incomplete week) at the October 2011 high, suggesting a bull trap. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure.

DJ UK Index


The FTSE 100 shows a similar bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below the zero line would strengthen the bull trap signal.

FTSE 100 Index


Dow Jones Europe index is testing medium-term support at 240. Breach of the green ascending trendline would warn of another test of primary support at 210 — as would 63-day Twiggs Momentum respecting the zero line.

DJ Europe Index

Dow and S&P bearish divergence

Dow Jones Industrial Average is already in a primary up-trend, having completed a higher trough late last year, and is now testing the 2011 high of 12800. Retracement to 12300 and the rising trendline is likely. Respect would confirm the new up-trend, but a large bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of failure and a cross below zero would indicate reversal to a primary down-trend.

Dow Jones Industrial Average


The Nasdaq 100 displays a similar bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, warning of strong selling pressure. Retreat below 2400 would indicate a bull trap.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2150 ) = 2650

The S&P 500 has not yet reached its 2011 highs but retreat of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero would warn of strong selling pressure and a primary trend reversal.

S&P 500 Index