Bulls Have a Chance to Steal the Momentum
Update: 5.20
I took the open off as I really am interested in the close. The Dow seems to be in a downward channel as seen here. Pay attention to these boundaries and see how this index reacts when it gets to the bottom channel. Yesterday was the time with the best reward to risk for entering your shorts so I hope some of you did.
The inability of the markets to fall could put the bearish call in jeopardy. Everything still points down, but if we have a strong rally tomorrow it would take us back to where the timing signal went negative and ultimately could cause it to flip back up. Right now we’re back in the congestion area indicated by the dotted lines.
Negatives I see with the Nasdaq
- The 60 minute chart shows a RSI that is stalling near the 60 area (just as it should).
- Bearish wedge
- Volume has been declining each day after that first strong day of volume
I expected the bounce on the daily chart at the 50 day ma and now we’re in a wait and see mode to see if this bounce is the real thing. Just to be clear I am still short.
The percentage of stocks on the S&P that are above their 50 day ma has been in a steady decline for nearly 9 months. For that reason this is not a stand alone indicator as the timing is horrific, but it is worth nothing as the markets start to weaken technically.
The chart on copper is quite bearish and can be viewed as a microcosm for the economy in generals. The recent breakdown from a channel and subsequent rebound has this chart in a very precarious position. One caveat is this looks to easy of a trade.
Some of the best charts showing up on my scans tonight:
downward channel as seen here. Pay attention to these boundaries and see how this index reacts when it gets to the bottom channel. Yesterday was the time with the best reward to risk for entering your shorts so I hope some of you did.
The inability of the markets to fall could put the bearish call in jeopardy. Everything still points down, but if we have a strong rally tomorrow it would take us back to where the timing signal went negative and ultimately could cause it to flip back up. Right now we’re back in the congestion area indicated by the dotted lines.
Negatives I see with the Nasdaq
- The 60 minute chart shows a RSI that is stalling near the 60 area (just as it should).
- Bearish wedge
- Volume has been declining each day after that first strong day of volume
I expected the bounce on the daily chart at the 50 day ma and now we’re in a wait and see mode to see if this bounce is the real thing. Just to be clear I am still short.
The percentage of stocks on the S&P that are above their 50 day ma has been in a steady decline for nearly 9 months. For that reason this is not a stand alone indicator as the timing is horrific, but it is worth nothing as the markets start to weaken technically.
The chart on copper is quite bearish and can be viewed as a microcosm for the economy in generals. The recent breakdown from a channel and subsequent rebound has this chart in a very precarious position. One caveat is this looks to easy of a trade.
Some of the best charts showing up on my scans tonight:
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