Lets take our regular look at six of the US indexes
sp'500
The sp' saw good gains of 2.4% this week, breaking decisively above the old 1729 high. This weeks candle confirms the spike-floor from last week, and we're probably going to see at least another 2-3 weeks of upside, although the gains will likely be no more than 0.5-1.25% a week.
Underlying MACD (blue bar histogram) is still negative cycle, but we will see a bullish cross and go positive cycle at the Monday open. The sp'1800s look viable this Nov/Dec. Certainly, even I would not be suggesting sp'2000s this year.
Nasdaq Comp'
The tech' saw powerful gains this week of 3.2%, and the composite is now just 2% shy of the big 4000 level - which was considered 'optimistic' for a yearly close, just a few weeks ago.
The last two weekly candles are a classic example. We have a reversal (hollow red) candle, with a good spike-floor, and this past week is an outright bullish candle. Even more bullish is we've now broken above the rising channel, which goes back to last November.
It should be kept in mind the bubble high for the Nas' comp was 5132 in Mar 2009. So, we've still a good 28% yet to go. Never mind the issue of what the index should be - relative to inflation across 13yrs.
Dow
The Dow is still laggy gaining just 1%, but like other indexes, the weekly gains confirmed the spike-floor candle from last week. Equity bulls should be seeking a weekly close in the 15800s to confirm the broader market strength. If we see the Dow in the 16000s, I have to think that will open the door to the giant 20000 level..as soon as late spring 2014.
I will add, underlying price momentum does remain negative, and this remains the last real piece of 'bearish hope' out there. Considering the wider market though, I think bears should not overly focus on the Dow.
NYSE Comp'
The master index gained 2.3%, and is now just 15pts shy of the big 10k level. No doubt, that will be hit in the coming week or two. Upside to 10300/400 looks likely by early December, and that would equate to sp' in the low 1800s. There is simply nothing bearish here, all indicators are positive.
R2K
The R2K saw powerful gains of 2.8%, and now we're already in the 1100s! The 1200s look possible in December. The 900s now look a very long way down, and sub'1000 looks unlikely now for a very long time. A truly scary thought is that perhaps we won't see sub'1000...for some 'years'...if..ever.
Trans
The old leader, Transports, closed the week with an exceptionally bullish candle, with gains of 2.7% - confirming the spike-floor candle of last week. The 7000s now look a given within the immediate term.
Underlying MACD cycle is now positive, and with a bullish cross, everything is back to outright bullish. The only issue now is when will the 8000s be hit, late next spring? It won't be easy, but the trend is now two years old, and remains strong.
Summary
With the political maniacs concluding their latest little 'game', the market has continued to rally from last Wednesday's low of sp'1646. All the indexes have put in weekly candles that confirm the spike-floor candles from last week.
Only the Dow is weak, but even that has the same type of bullish candles seen in other indexes. When you consider the other world equity markets, the continuing QE, further index gains of 15/20% look very likely by late spring of 2014.
Hyper-bullish outlook..still on track
To my own disgust and disappointment, it would seem the hyper-bullish outlook which I threw out into the blogosphere this spring, is on track. With a 'Santa rally' of some degree, and some 'green shoots of spring', the sp'2000s look viable by next April.
sp'weekly4 - hyper bullish
I'd still guess we'll see a 20% pull back next summer/autumn. Yet, if we're sp'2000, even 20% will only knock the market back down to 1600..and you can bet the Fed would be adding to the QE program.
Lets just say we're at 1600 next autumn..given another 12-18mths, it really isn't hard to envision sp'2500 or so..before the next major collapse wave - ala' 2008/9.
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Looking ahead
Monday starts with some housing data. More importantly, Tuesday has the delayed Sept' monthly jobs report. Mr Market is looking for 185k gains, with a static rate of 7.3%. Those are not bold targets, and should be met. Wed/Thursday have more housing data, and the week concludes with Durable Goods Orders and Consumer sentiment. If either of those come in weak, market will have an excuse to sell lower..if only for a few days.
*There is sig' QE pomo of approx' $3bn on Monday and Wednesday.
I endeavour, along with others
The past few weeks have been especially difficult for many. The latest round of bearish hysteria even started to affect me (and I've tried to immune myself against it), yet...it was of course just more political gaming, and the market has soared 98pts across just 8 trading days.
At this rate, we'll be in the mid sp'1800s before October ends. How scary is that? Of course, this market will have micro pull backs, but really..there is very little to hold the market back until spring 2014.
I continue to try to offer something to all of you out there, maybe even my quirky 'MARCON' indicator will become useful at some point. Regardless..like many others...I continue to endeavour.
*as ever, all comments are welcome.
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