*All charts - monthly candles, 20yrs
Greece
The Greek index is having a reasonable month so far, +4.5%..but 4.5% of whats left is...not much. The Greek index remains near obliterated, yet will probably lose a further 7% of the 9% that remains from the highs of 2007/8
France
The CAC is showing a nice fail at the 10MA, first target is 2750, a break there will open up 2500. The big question will be if 2500 fails to hold. If that fails, the CAC could slip a further 20% to the big 2k. That is around 35% lower than present levels.
Germany
First target on the DAX is 5500, that is 900pts lower, around 15%. What remains the ultimate level is the big 5k. If that fails...then 3500 - right back to the 2009 collapse wave lows.
UK
It won't take more than a 10% drop to break the ascending trend line from the 2009 lows. A break of 5250 opens up 4750. The bears looking for European turmoil should look for 4750 to fail, and that will open up a swift drop to 3500 - back from whence we came!
Hong Kong
HK is having a moderately good start to the month, but is clearly getting squeezed between the upper/lower trend lines. Bears should seek a move below 18k, but that is around 10% than current levels. Only with a move over 22500, would I get bullish on the Hang Seng.
Spain
Having broken the big 7k level, the IBEX is still on track for a hit of 5k. We can see a very clear back test of the old support level, and now we're seeing signs this July of another attempt to push below 6k..and make a challenge for the primary target of 5000. I remain VERY confident on the outlook for this index.
USA - Dow'30
The US indexes are of course more strongly supported (not least by the Fed) than other world indexes. Yet we do still have the April rollover, and despite the recent ramp since early June, we've not broken new highs. Primary target on the dow this summer remains 11k. A move to around 10500/250, would in my view be highly suggestive of a late autumn collapse wave to the 8000/7500 zone. That would make for one hell of a great place to 'buy the proverbial dip'.
Italy
Without question, the biggest of the PIIGS, Italy has seen a bounce from the old 1996 (the year) support level. Yet, the overall trend remains down, and I'd look for a break again under 12500, and that should open up 10k. This index only appeared in 1993, and there is no chart history under the 10,000 level. I guess some could argue 'its all empty air... until 0'.
Japan
The deflationary mired Japanese index remains struggling. A move from 9k to 7k looks very reasonable to expect in the coming 6-18months. From a MACD cycle (green bar histogram) perspective you can see the Nikkei is all set to go negative cycle in August. There is nothing bullish about this index, and besides, the last two decades have been nothing less than a disaster.
China
China remains a real curiosity to watch. There remains endless talk as to whether a 'soft landing' is possible. Of course, every time some China data is released, its always highly questionable as to its accuracy. Sure the China Government probably 'meddle' with their econ-data to some extent, although few other governments could justifiably argue they are any different. Primary target would be 1750, if China does have serious underlying issues, then a return to the big 1000 level will be viable. That is around 60% lower than current levels. The Chinese investors will not be pleased if that comes to pass.
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Summary
The two biggest PIIGS of Spain and Italy remain entirely on track for VERY significant further losses this year. The big question is whether the other European indexes like the UK, France, and Germany will manage to find support on their rising channel lines (from 2009)..or break, leading to much lower levels.
There is also the issue of whether the USA Dow'30 can hold above 11k. Any kind of break under 11k, would be a real warning to the bulls about a possible late Autumn collapse wave to the 8/7k level. For now, that remains in the realm of 'crazy talk', but the levels are clear, and to be kept in mind for the rest of this year.
The deflationists..are so far right
Despite the endless 'omg, hyperinflation is coming!' posts/articles all over the web since the original bailouts/QE started in autumn 2008, we've seen only marginal increases in prices. Yes, food/energy ARE substantially higher, but falling home prices have outgunned everything else put together. Once home prices do finally find a cycle floor, then I'd then expect some inflationary spiral to begin, but that still seems some years away.
The central bankers of course know only one thing...to print, and print they will, as the Bank of England showed just last Thursday with the US equivalent (relative to population) of $450bn in new QE. It was actually disturbing to see talk of 'when will be the next BoE QE' the following next day on CNBC Europe.
As many feared..the markets - and those cheer leading media maniacs, are nothing less than addicted to their QE fix.
Mr Market..and the cheer leaders all need a few years in rehab. As things are, there seems no chance of that, so for the bears, the only issue does indeed remain 'when will the Bernanke next appear to do QE'
July/August won't be dull.
Lets see if the two big PIIGS of Spain and Italy will lead the way lower. If those other European (and USA) indexes do take out their 2009 trend lines (roughly equivalent to sp'1200 or so), then look out for much deeper and...scarier falls in the late Autumn.
Good wishes.
