"Grexit" threat unsettles markets
By Colin Twiggs
June 18th, 2015 3:30 p.m. AET (1:30 a.m. EDT)
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Markets are unsettled by the threat of a Greek exit from the EU, but impact of a "Grexit" may have been exaggerated in popular media.
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— Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) June 13, 2015North America
The S&P 500 rallied off medium-term support at 2075, encountering short-term resistance at 2100. Recovery of 21-day Twiggs Money Flow above zero indicates buying pressure. Penetration of the descending trendline would suggest that the correction is over and a fresh advance likely. Recovery above 2120 would confirm, offering a target of 2200*. Further confirmation can be obtained from other major indices, like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Transport sector.
* Target calculation: 2120 + ( 2120 - 2040 ) = 2200
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) continues to signal low risk typical of a bull market.
The Nasdaq 100 is close to its all-time (1999/2000) high of 4800. Recovery above 4550 would offer a target of 4800*. 13-week Twiggs Money Flow troughs above zero signal long-term buying pressure. Reversal below 4300 and the rising trendline is unlikely.
* Target calculation: 4550 + ( 4550 - 4300 ) = 4800
Canada's TSX 60 is testing primary support at 855. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Momentum below zero warns of a primary down-trend, while recovery above zero (a false signal) would offer a buy opportunity. Especially if accompanied by a breakout above 870 and the descending trendline. Breakout above 900 would offer a long-term target of 1000*, but breach of primary support is as likely and follow-through below 850 would offer a target of 800.
* Target calculation: 900 + ( 900 - 800 ) = 1000
Europe
Germany's DAX continues to test support at 11000 on fears of a Greek exit from the EU. Recovery above the descending trendline would indicate the correction is over (and a buy opportunity), while follow-through below 10800 would offer a target of 10000*. Declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure; penetration of the descending trendline, however, would suggest that buyers are back in control.
* Target calculation: 11000 - ( 12000 - 11000 ) = 10000
The Footsie broke support at 6700/6750, warning of a decline to 6300*. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Momentum below zero strengthens the signal. Recovery above 6750 is now unlikely, but would indicate a false signal and buy opportunity.
* Target calculation: 6700 - ( 7100 - 6700 ) = 6300
Asia
The Shanghai Composite displays a bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, warning of medium-term selling pressure. The situation appears unstable and the accelerating up-trend is likely to lead to a blow-off.
Japan's Nikkei 225 also shows a bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, but respect of support at 20000 and follow-through above 20500 would suggest an advance to 22000*.
* Target calculation: 20000 + ( 20000 - 18000 ) = 22000
India's Sensex recovered above 27000 shortly after today's opening, indicating a successful test of primary support at 26500. Penetration of the descending trendline would indicate another rally to test 30000. Recovery of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow above zero would signal buying pressure. Breach of primary support is now unlikely, but would warn of a primary down-trend with support at 23000*.
* Target calculation: 26500 - ( 30000 - 26500 ) = 23000
Australia
The Banking sector [XBAK] jumped on excitement over Warren Buffett's first investment on the ASX, but is likely to encounter resistance at 9200 followed by another test of 8400. Twiggs Momentum (13-week) below zero warns of a primary down-trend.
The ASX 200 is testing support at 5450. Declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of medium-term selling pressure. Breach of 5450 would test the primary level at 5120/5150. Recovery above 5650 and the descending trendline would indicate the correction is over and present a buy opportunity.
* Target calculation: 6000 + ( 6000 - 5500 ) = 6500
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