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By Colin Twiggs
December 24th, 2015 2:30 a.m. EST (6:30 p.m. AEDT)
Global crude and commodity markets are undergoing a major re-adjustment. A sharp fall in Chinese demand meets surging supply from new resources brought on-stream in anticipation of higher this-time-is-different-and-the-bubble-will-never-end prices.
Nymex WTI Light Crude and Brent Crude are both testing their 2008/9 lows around $35 per barrel. The spectacular peak is likely to be followed by an equally spectacular trough. Support at $35 is unlikely to hold.
Low crude prices, low inflation and higher interest rates are all likely to weigh on gold. Breach of $1050 per ounce would signal a test of primary support at $1000/ounce*. 13-Week Twiggs Momentum peaks below zero flag a strong primary down-trend.
* Target calculation: 1100 - ( 1200 - 1100 ) = 1000
US and European stock markets are better able to cope with the commodity cycle than resource-rich economies like Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and the Middle East.
The S&P 500 found support at 2000 but breakout above 2130 is unlikely at present. Gradual decline of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow suggests a lack of enthusiasm from buyers.
Australia's ASX 200 respected primary support at 5000, suggesting a bear rally to 5400. But 13-week Twiggs Money Flow is also declining. Breakout above 5400 is unlikely. Respect would warn of another decline, with a target of 4600*. Breach of 5000 would confirm.
* Target calculation: 5000 - ( 5400 - 5000 ) = 4600
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