Monthly Archives: May 2012

Technical Analysis: S&P 500 Index

Critical support zone for the S&P 500 Index
Technical analysis of the S&P 500 Index showing the critical support  zone of 1,285 to 1,300

S&P 500 Index 2 Year Weekly Chart

The critical support zone represents a retracement of 50% from the April, 2012 high to the November, 2012 low. There is money on the sideline that will flow into equities at this level. And the shorts will cover if the S&P 500 Index continues to advance above the support zone.

A confirmed break below this support level is an ominous warning for this U.S. Index.

Against the backdrop of the Eurozone crisis with Greece and Spain in the spotlight, there are four major U.S. reports the week of May 28, 2012:

  1. On Tuesday, the U.S. Conference Board reports on consumer confidence in May. Economists expect a reading of 69.5.
  2. On Thursday, the U.S. Labour Department reports on initial jobless claims in the week ending May 26. Economists expect 370,000 new claims.
  3. On Friday, The U.S. Institute for Supply Management issues its manufacturing index for May. Economists expect a reading of 53.9.
  4. On Friday, the U.S. Labour Department issues its jobs report for May. Economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 8.1 per cent, and non-farm payrolls to add 150,000 jobs.

Enjoy your trading week.

Reference the last chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index posted on April 16, 2012 when it was still holding above the upward sloping trendline.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Technical Analysis: iShares Brazil Index ETF – EWZ

Double bottom for the Brazil Index ETF
Technical analysis of the Brazil iShares ETF showing a double bottom

iShares Brazil ETF (EWZ) 2 Year Chart

Down 27% from the the March, 2012 high with a possible double bottom at $50.00.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note daily bar chart

Intermediate trend is down with support at 1.70%
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note chart analysis showing support and resistance levels.

U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Daily Bar Chart

This is a key indicator that I monitor daily. Safe haven buying has pushed the yield to a record low.

Reference the last chart analysis for the U.S. 10-Year Treasury.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Teck Resources (TCK.B:TSX) candlestick chart analysis

Bullish engulfing pattern on the daily chart
Teck Resources candlestick chart analysis showing a bullish engulfing pattern on the daily chart.

Teck Resources (TCK.B:TSX) Daily chart

Positive move for Teck Resources even as the price of copper reached new lows.

Teck has good support in the $30.00 zone.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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TSX Index chart analysis

TSX Index support and resistance levels
Chart analysis of the TSX Index using the daily bar chart.  Support and resistance levels are identified on this one year chart.

TSX Index Bar chart

Reference the last chart analysis of the TSX Index using the weekly candlestick chart.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Technical Analysis: Dow Jones Industrial Average

The support level for the DOW is 12,200
Technical analysis of Dow Jones Industrial Average showing support and resistance levels

DJIA Daily Bar Chart

The major trend is up, the intermediate trend is sideways, and the near-term trend is down. The RSI shows that the Dow is currently oversold and maybe due for a bounce. Can a bounce translate into a new near-term uptrend? The support and resistance levels are identified on the above chart.

Reference the last trendline chart analysis for the DOW.

Reference the chart analysis for the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted on April 6, 2012 showing the projected retracement zone.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Technical Analysis: VIX – CBOE Volatility Index

Showing some fear: VIX breaks above 20
Chart analysis of the the VIX showing the break above 20 with a bullish shaven head  candlestick.

VIX Weekly Canlestick Chart

VIX closed above the resistance level of 20 (now support) on a bullish shaven head candlestick.

Reference the previous chart analysis for CBOE Volatility Index — VIX.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Copper breaks below the lateral trading band

Near-term trend is down for copper
Chart analysis of copper showing support and resistance levels

One Year Copper Chart

Reference the previous chart analysis of copper.

View Kitco for updated charts and other time periods.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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