IWM (representing Rus'2000 small cap)
IWM climbed a reasonable 2.5% this week, yet the downtrend remains STRONG. There is nothing to suggest this down cycle is coming to an end yet. Only a bounce over 78, preferably 80 (>10MA) would make me bullish on this index - and the wider market.
The primary downside target remains around 72/70 - the lows from last December.
Nasdaq Comp'
Dow
NYSE Comp'
Sp
Much like IWM, the SP' put in a moderate rally, but the main trend remains down. All trend indicators are still warning of further losses. There is nothing bullish here, at least yet.
Primary downside target is 1280/70, the weekly chart offers a 'doom' level target of 1160. The latter seems unlikely until late June/early July. That could very well be the end of the down move this summer - 'if' the Bernanke and other Central banks start up the printers again.
Transports
I still think the break below the 5000 level was the most important trading indicator so far this year. The Tranports did get a strong bounce this week, but it was not enough to claw back the previous weeks losses.
Summary
Despite this past weeks gain, the primary downtrend continues. It is of course easily possible the rally will continue next week. However, the daily cycle presents bear flags, and the 60min cycle is suggesting Tuesday will open lower - with a chance at breaking 1300 and then 1292 by Wednesday.
If we manage to get below 1292 by midweek, then its possible the bears can go on the rampage, and make a play for much lower target levels. As noted many times recently, the most bizarre aspect of what was at least a sixteen day down cycle, there were no panic days, and no sign of capitulation. Maybe we'll get that towards the end of next week?
Best guess right now, a move down to at least sp'1280.
Looking ahead....
We have a VERY busy (but condensed 4 day) week ahead, key econ-data includes both GDP (second 'guess'), and the big monthly jobs data. Further, we'll be one week closer to the Greek elections - attempt '2. I'm highly doubtful the market will be pleased with the outcome of that in mid June.
Later on Sunday, an update on the most important cycle of all...the monthly index cycle.