Monthly Archives: January 2015

S&P 500 chart analysis

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Can the S&P 500 Index hold the 200-Day simple moving average?
S&P 500 chart showing the major uptrend and the support zone it breaks below the 200-day moving average.

S&P 500 3-Year Weekly Chart

The major trend is still up for the S&P 500 index.

Reference the last chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index.

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Brent Crude chart analysis

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6.83% pop for Brent on Friday to close above 50
Brent Crude closed above 50 on Friday. The key question? Can it hold above 50.

Brent Crude Daily Candlestick Chart

The key points from the above chart for Brent:

  • The major trend is down
  • The intermediate trend is down
  • The near-term trend is sideways
  • 50 was a key resistance point for Brent
  • Brent needs to hold above 50 for a couple of days
  • If Brent holds above 50, this will be the support reference point

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And the view from the weekly chart for Brent
Three year weekly chart for Brent showing the close above 50.

Brent Crude 3-Year Weekly Chart

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) daily chart

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Pop today. Near-term trading range 16-24
Daily chart for VIX showing the pop today

VIX Daily Chart

We will definitely see an increase in the volatility in 2015. It looks like 16 is the new support level that triggers buying and 24 is the resistance point where traders take profits.

Reference the last chart analysis for VIX.

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VXX is one instrument to trade VIX
VXX daily chart showing the pop today.

VXX Daily Chart

Warning:Only experienced traders should trade VXX. This is definitely not a buy and hold.

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Buy CBOE as a more conservative way to play increased volatility
CBOE 3-year chart.

CBOE 3-Year Chart

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. 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

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TSX will meet heavy resistance at 14,800
Daily chart for the TSX showing the near-term uptrend and the resistance level of 14,800 and the support level of 14,000.

TSX Index Daily Candlestick Chart

Daily chart for the TSX showing the near-term uptrend and the resistance level of 14,800 and the support level of 14,000. The resistance level of14,800 is close to the 200-day moving average of 14,823 and will be a major resistance level.

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Canadian Dollar weekly chart

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Major, intermediate and near-term downtrend for Canadian dollar
Canadian dollar weekly chart showing the major downtrend.

Canadian Dollar 3-year Weekly Chart

The only conclusion is the that the Canadian dollar is going lower.

Reference the last chart analysis for the Canadian dollar.

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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FXCM daily candlestick chart

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Reaction to the end of the Swiss franc’s peg: Wednesday?
FXCM drops on the announcement of the abandonment of the peg by the Swiss National Bank

FXCM Daily Candlestick Chart

FXCM is a leading global provider of foreign exchange (currency) trading and related services to retail and institutional customers. Founded in 1999, FXCM was the first forex broker to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FXCM). Read more………………

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. 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

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Intermediate downtrend for the TSX Index

TSX Index candlestick chart showing the intermediate downtrend and the support levels.

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View from the weekly chart for the TSX Index

TSX Index weekly chart_2015-01-14

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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WTI/Brent Spread – 3 Year Chart

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WTI closed today at 96% of Brent price

WTI and Brent differential

Reference the same chart published on May 6, 2014——————–

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“Always trade in the direction of the major trend”

Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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