Lets take our monthly look at ten of the world equity markets
Greece
As ever... we shall begin with the EU economic basket case that is Greece. The Greek market has been shut for the past week, but still saw a net monthly decline of -3.4% @ 797. It would seem that once the Greek market does open (whenever that might be), much lower levels are due. The summer 2012 low of 471 remains a valid target.
First key resistance is the psy' level of 1000, and then the 1300s, but those levels look out of range for a very considerable time. Even if Greece is offered a new bailout package from the Troika, the underlying economic issues won't be solved until a sig' default of the €300bn debt is made... and eventually reverting back to the Drachma.
Brazil
The Brazilian market was the notable exception in June, with a fractional net monthly gain of 0.6%. The Bovespa has been effectively stuck in a tight trading range for over five years. Regardless of any weakness across the next few months, an upside break >65k seems probable in early 2016.
France
The CAC saw a sig' net decline of -4.3%, having become firmly stuck at resistance of 5283 in April. There remains likely downside to the 4250/000 zone by October.
Germany
The economic powerhouse of the EU - Germany, fell -4.1% in June, the third consecutive net monthly decline. The 9000/8500 zone looks viable in the current multi-month down wave.
UK
The UK fell a rather severe -6.6% in June, the biggest decline since summer 2012. The FTSE looks set for further downside, next support is around the 6K threshold.. a full 10% lower. Underlying MACD (green bar histogram) ticked lower, and has now been negative since June 2014.
Spain
The most problematic (due to its size) of the EU PIIGS - Spain, saw a June decline of -4.0%, having conclusively failed to break above the key 12K threshold. Outlook is bearish to at least 10K. There is 'worse case' downside to 8K, although that will not be easy, with the ongoing ECB QE.
USA - Dow
The mighty Dow cooled a significant -2.2% in June, but remains within the broad upward trend from 2009. First key support is the 17K threshold. Best case downside for the equity bears this Sept/Oct is the 16500/000 zone. On no reasonable outlook does sustained action <16K look possible.
Japan
The BoJ fueled Nikkei fell -1.6% in June, the first net monthly decline of the year. The Nikkei could easily fall from the current 20500s to 17K. Anything <14k looks out of range, as the BoJ will always be ready to spool up the printers another notch or two.
Russia
The Russian market fell a significant -4.3% in June, having maxed out at 1092 in May. With Oil/gas prices looking vulnerable for the rest of the year, the Russian market looks set to continue falling to the 800 threshold. The only issue is whether the Dec' 2014 low of 578 will be tested. All things considered, I do not expect sustained action <500, even if Oil falls to the $30s later this year.
China
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The China market fell a severe -7.2% in June, with a very clear bearish engulfing candle.. with a notable spiky top. There is a clear mid term top of 5178, with the market already having fallen to 3629. Next support are the 3400s. If that fails to hold... then 2500s, which would be a monstrous 50% crash from the June high.
Summary
As a collective, June was arguably the worse month for world equities since June 2012. With the China bubble having popped (at least for a few months), and most EU indexes all in sync to the downside, it would seem that regardless of any upside across July/August, there is high threat of a major washout in the Sept/Oct' time frame.
However, with ongoing QE, low rates, and share buybacks, I still hold to a broader hyper-bullish outlook (especially for USA, Japan, and Germany) after any such washout/mini crash has concluded.
Indeed, I will be seeking a multi-month low in all US indexes this Sept/Oct, and from there, I shall look to be broadly long for another two years.
I realise, as a self-titled 'permabear' such a statement seems crazy, but then sp' 2K seemed like 'crazy talk' back in summer 2013 - when the double top of 2000/2007 was finally broken.. and held above.
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Looking ahead
In the immediate term, markets are going to be largely dependent upon the results of the Greek referendum this Sunday. A yes vote would likely help push prices higher, whilst a no vote would likely result in significant weakness.
M - PMI/ISM service sector
T - intl' trade, consumer credit
W - EIA oil report, FOMC minutes
T - weekly jobs
F - wholesale trade
*there are a sprinkling of fed officials speaking across the week. Notably, Yellen is due to make an appearance on Friday (12pm). Mr Market will most certainly be listening.
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Awaiting the Greeks... from the sidelines.
After some considerable thought, I decided to be entirely on the sidelines across the holiday weekend. I have little interest in waking up on Monday and seeing losses on my trading screen due to the Greek electorate. I would rather miss out on gains, than incur needless losses.
As it is, I am guessing the Greeks will vote NO... in which case the market will get trashed.
*I will likely do a number of updates this Sunday night on the futures/Greek referendum, so... check in from around 5pm EST.
Have a good weekend
