US stocks rallied this morning, as a report European Union finance ministers are discussing ways to recapitalise European banks fuelled a fierce comeback in the final hour of trading.
Dow runs out of buyers
Dow Jones Industrial Average failed to reach resistance at 11900/12000. Low volumes indicate a lack of interest from buyers rather than large numbers of sellers. Expect a test of support at 10600 to 10800. A strong surge in volume would indicate buying support, but failure is more likely and would offer a target of 9600*.
* Target calculation: 10800 – ( 12000 – 10800 ) = 9600
The S&P 500 Index is similarly headed for a test of support at 1100/1120. 21-Day Twiggs Money Flow peaking below the zero line [bear] warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of support would offer a target of 1000*.
* Target calculation: 1120 – ( 1260 – 1120 ) = 980
The Nasdaq 100 Index fared better over the last few weeks, but a failed breakout above 2200 warns of another test of 2000. 13-Week Twiggs Money Flow reversal below zero would further strengthen the bear signal.
* Target calculation: 2000 – ( 2200 – 2000 ) = 1800
It’s a bear market
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied Tuesday on fairly light volume. Expect resistance at 11500. This is a bear market, with reactions to good news likely to be short — and declines from bad news severe. Target for the next decline is 10000*.
* Target calculation: 11000 – ( 12000 – 11000 ) = 10000
Nasdaq breaks support
The Nasdaq 100 broke support at 2050, warning of a down-swing to 1900*. Follow-through below last week’s low of 2040 would confirm. The latest peak on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow, barely breaking the zero line, indicates strong medium-term selling pressure.
* Target calculation: 2050 – ( 2200 – 2050 ) = 1900
The Dow is headed for a similar test: follow-through below 10600 would confirm a down-swing to 9600*. Higher volumes indicate the presence of buyers and failure of support would prove seller’s dominance.
* Target calculation: 10800 – ( 12000 – 10800 ) = 9600
The S&P 500 is testing support at 1100 on the weekly chart. Failure would signal a test of 1000. 13-Week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of further selling pressure.
* Target calculation: 1125 – ( 1250 – 1125 ) = 1000