S&P 500 and Nasdaq test resistance

The S&P 500 index is testing resistance at 1300. Breakout would signal a primary up-trend with a target of 1450* for the initial advance. Mild bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure, however, and reversal below the rising trendline would indicate another test of primary support at 1160.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1300 + ( 1300 – 1150 ) = 1450

The Nasdaq 100 is also testing resistance, at 2400. Rising 63-day Twiggs Momentum and 13-week Twiggs Money Flow both suggest an upward breakout, which would offer a target of 2800* for the initial advance.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 2800

Treasury yields are falling, indicating a flight to safety. Uncertainty in Europe and China is likely to hurt the market and we should only accept bull signals if they have strong confirmation.
10-Year Treasury Yield

Dow, Nasdaq diverge

Dow Jones Industrial Average is testing resistance at 12300. Breakout would signal a primary advance to 13400 and an end to the bear market. Rising 63-day Twiggs Momentum is encouraging but will only be significant if retracement respects the zero line.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 12300 + ( 12300 – 11200 ) = 13400

The Nasdaq 100, however, displays a large bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, warning of selling pressure. Reversal below 2040 would confirm a primary down-trend. Breakout above 2400 is less likely, but would suggest an advance to 2800*.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 2800

US markets show promise of recovery

We are not out of the woods yet, but the S&P 500 weekly chart is starting to diverge from its mid-2008 pattern. Headed for a test of the descending trendline and resistance at 1300, an index breakout would signal a primary advance to 1450* and the end of the bear market. Recovery of 63-day Twiggs Momentum above zero would support this.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1300 + ( 1300 – 1150 ) = 1450

Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, displays short-term resistance between 12000 and 12300 on the daily chart. Reversal of 21-day Twiggs Money Flow below zero would warn of rising selling pressure.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 12300 + ( 12300 – 11200 ) = 13400

Nasdaq 100 Index is headed for resistance at 2400. Upward breakout would offer a target of 2750*. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure, but breakout above the descending trendline would negate this.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2050 ) = 2750

S&P 500 breaks 1200

The S&P 500 index broke medium-term support at 1200 and is headed for a test of the primary level at 1100. Failure would offer a target of 900*. The 63-day Twiggs Momentum peak below zero warns of a primary down-trend.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1100 – ( 1300 – 1100 ) = 900

NASDAQ 100 index is similarly headed for the band of primary support between 2000 and 2050. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure. failure of support would signal a primary decline to 1600*.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2000 – ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 1600

Dow Jones Industrial Average monthly chart shows the index testing medium-term support at 11000. The 63-day Twiggs Momentum peak below zero again warns of a primary down-trend. Breach of support would test the primary level at 10400; and failure of that level would remove any doubt regarding a bear market.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 10400 – ( 12300 – 10400 ) = 8500

Nasdaq, Dow warn of correction

The NASDAQ 100 index broke support at 2300 on the weekly chart, warning of a correction to test primary support at 2000. A large bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow now warns of a primary down-trend; reversal below zero would strengthen the signal. Failure of support at 2000 would confirm.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2000 – ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 1600

Dow Jones Industrial Average broke out below its recent pennant, warning of another test of primary support at 10600. Breach of support at 11600 would confirm the signal. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below its recent lows (-4%) would complete an “iceberg” — with the indicator just peaking above the zero line — indicating a primary down-trend.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 10600 – ( 12200 – 10600 ) = 9000

Nasdaq fails to dispel fears of a bear market

The Nasdaq 100 is consolidating in a narrow band below resistance at 2400 on the weekly chart, suggesting an upward breakout. Follow-through above 2450 would confirm the target of 2800*. 13-Week Twiggs Money Flow continues to signal buying pressure after an earlier bullish divergence.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 2800

The Dow Industrial Average is consolidating below 12300. Rising 21-day Twiggs Money Flow indicates medium-term buying pressure. Breakout above 12300 would offer a target of 12800*. Failure of support at 11600 is less likely, but would mean another test of primary support at 10600.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 12200 + ( 12200 – 11600 ) = 12800

The S&P 500 is similarly consolidating between 1220 and 1300. Expect strong resistance at 1350.

S&P500 Index


Comparing to early 2008, the S&P500 displays a similar pattern, with the index testing resistance at 1400. We are close to a watershed: reversal below medium-term support (1220) would be a strong bear signal, while follow-through above recent highs would dispel fears of another bear market.

Index

Nasdaq threatens breakout

The Dow is testing medium-term support at 11600. Failure would mean another test of primary support at 10600, while respect of support (with breakout above 12300) would confirm the primary advance to 12800*. Rising 21-day Twiggs Money Flow continues to indicate buying pressure, favoring an advance.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 11600 + ( 11600 – 10400 ) = 12800

The S&P 500 is also testing medium-term support, this time at 1220. Respect would signal an advance to the 2011 high, while failure would re-test 1100. In the long-term, breach of 1100 would offer a target of 900* and breakout above 1350 would signal an advance to 1600.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1100 – ( 1300 – 1100 ) = 900

Bullish divergence on the Nasdaq 100 indicates strong buying pressure and a likely reversal. Breakout above 2440 would signal an advance to 2800*. Reversal below 2300 is less likely, but would warn of another test of primary support at 2000.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2400 + ( 2400 – 2000 ) = 2800