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Footsie and Euro Stoxx 50 shows signs of resurgence

The FTSE 100 index is headed for resistance at 5700. Breakout would signal an advance to the 2011 highs at 6100. Rising 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure.

FTSE 100 Index

* Target calculation: 5700 + ( 5700 – 5200 ) = 6200

The Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50 also shows signs of recovery, heading for a test of the descending trendline and resistance at 2500. Breakout would signal a primary advance to 2900* and the end of the bear market. Momentum is rising but remains a long way below the zero line. Respect of 2500 would be a bear signal not only for the euro-zone, but for the global economy.

Euro Stoxx 50 Index

* Target calculation: 2500 + ( 2500 – 2100 ) = 2900

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Bovespa disappoints

Brazil’s Bovespa index disappointed after promising a breakout above 60000. The index failed to break through resistance, instead falling through support at 58000 to warn of another test of 48000. Rising 63-day Twiggs Momentum and Twiggs Money Flow, however, continue to indicate that the index is forming a bottom.

Bovespa Index

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Dollar surge continues

The Dollar Index is headed for a test of resistance at 80* after respecting support at 76.50. The brief dip of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero also suggests a primary up-trend. In the long term, breakout above 80 would signal an advance to 85*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculations: 77.5 + ( 77.5 – 75.0 ) = 80.0 and 80 + ( 80 – 75 ) = 85

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ASX 200 runs into resistance

The ASX 200 encountered selling pressure at 4350, as indicated by the tall shadow (or “wick”) on Monday’s candle. Bearish divergence on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow also indicates medium-term selling pressure. Failure of support at 4150 would signal another test of primary support at 3850. Upward breakout is less likely but would offer a target of 4850*.

ASX 200 Index

* Target calculation: 4350 + ( 4350 – 3850 ) = 4850

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Dow Jones Shanghai

Dow Jones Shanghai Index is also hesitant, with no advance over the last 3 trading days. Reversal below 304 would indicate a test of primary support at 284. Breakout above the descending trendline — and resistance at 330 — is unlikely with 21-day Twiggs Money Flow (respect of the zero line from below) warning of selling pressure.

Dow Jones Shanghai Index

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Canada TSX 60

The TSX 60 is testing the band of resistance from 720 to 730 and the descending trendline. Upward breakout would indicate that the primary down-trend is weakening, while respect would warn of another test of primary support. The sharp rise on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure, but there is no sign yet of a reversal.

TSX 60 Index

* Target calculation: 650 – ( 720 – 650 ) = 580

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Kiwi Dollar

The Kiwi respected the band of resistance at $0.80/$0.82 against the greenback, warning of a primary decline. Earlier breach of the rising trendline strengthens the signal. Failure of support at $0.75 would offer a target of $0.70.

NZDUSD

* Target calculation: 0.75 – ( 0.80 – 0.75 ) = 0.70

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Dollar rebounds as euro-zone debt crisis drags on

The Dollar Index is consolidating below resistance at 77.50. Breach of the descending trendline suggests the correction is over and recovery of 63-day Twiggs Momentum above the zero line indicates that the primary trend remains upward. Breakout above 77.50 would offer a medium-term target of 80*.

US Dollar Index

* Target calculation: 77.50 + ( 77.50 – 75.00 ) = 80.00

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Now for the correction

Several weeks ago, when asked what it would take to reverse the bear market, I replied that it would take 3 strong blue candles on the weekly chart followed by a correction — of at least two red candles — that respects the earlier low. We have had three strong blue candles. Now for the correction.

On the S&P 500 expect retracement to test support at 1200 or 1250. Respect of 1250 would signal a strong up-trend, while failure of support at 1200 would warn of another test of primary support at 1100. A trough on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow that respects the zero line would also indicate strong buying pressure.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1225 + ( 1225 – 1100 ) = 1350

Dow Jones Industrial Average weekly chart displays a similar picture. Expect retracement to test support at 11500. A peak on 63-day Twiggs Momentum that respects the zero line would be bearish — warning of continuation of the primary down-trend.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 11500 + ( 11500 – 10500 ) = 12500

The Nasdaq 100 is testing resistance at 2400 — close to the 2011 high. Breakout would signal a primary advance to 2800*, while respect would warn of another test of primary support at 2000. Bullish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow has warned of a reversal for several weeks.

Nasdaq 100 Index

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

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Dow breaks 12000

Dow Jones Industrial Average broke through resistance at 12000. On the monthly chart we can see the index is headed for a test of its 2011 high at 13000. Breakout would signal an advance to 15000*. Bearish divergence on 63-Day Twiggs Momentum, however, continues to warn of a primary down-trend; and respect of 13000 would indicate another test of primary support at 11000.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 13 + ( 13 – 11 ) = 15

Looking at the weekly chart, retracement to test the new support level at 12000 is likely. Respect would confirm the primary advance, while failure would signal another test of primary support at 10500/11000. A 13-week Twiggs Money Flow trough above the zero line would indicate strong buying pressure.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 12 + ( 12 – 11 ) = 13

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