S&P 500 during the 1997 Asian financial crisis

Here is the performance of the S&P 500 during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the ensuing Russian financial crisis in 1998.

S&P 500 1996-1998

The index gained 31% in 1997, and 26.7% in 1998, despite the upheaval in Asian markets. Global markets are nowadays a lot more interconnected, however, than in 1997/98.

S&P 500

All the same, gradual decline on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow suggests medium-term selling pressure — a secondary rather than a primary movement.

Australian Dollar during the 1997 Asian financial crisis

Performance of the Australian Dollar during the Asian financial crisis. The falling Dollar acted as a buffer, protecting the Australian economy from the Asian contagion.

AUDUSD 1996-1998

A similar 25% fall from today’s 72 US cents would offer a target of 54 US cents. No science to this. Simply speculation.