Lets take our monthly look at ten of the world markets
USA - Dow
It was a wild month for the mighty Dow, swinging from an election night futures low in the 17500s, but settling the month +981pts @ 19123 (new historic high 19225). The monthly candle was of the bullish engulfing type, and it marks another key turn/floor, much like Jan'2016 and Oct'2011.
Upper bollinger for December is around the 19300s. The Dow is going to struggle to push any higher than 19400/500 before year end. Its notable that the key 10MA is now cruising higher in the 18200s.
Best guess: a year end close in the 19300/500 zone. The giant psy' level of 20k is out of range until late Jan'2017. Broader upside to 25/26k looks probable by late 2017/early 2018.
Equity bears have nothing to tout unless the Dow trades under 18k, and frankly, that doesn't look likely for many... many months.
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Germany
It was another month of moderate chop for the economic powerhouse of the EU, with the DAX -24pts (0.2%) @ 10640. First upside target is the 11000-500 zone. Underlying price momentum has clearly stalled, and things would turn bearish on any price action <10k in early 2017. For now... that still looks unlikely.
Japan
The BoJ fueled Nikkei climbed 883pts (5.1%) in November, settling at 18308, the best close since Dec'2015. Most importantly, there is a clear break above the key 10MA, and also declining trend/resistance that stretches back to the June 2015 high of 20952. The MACD (green bar histogram) cycle is set for a bullish cross at the Jan'2017 open. In theory, that does offer a straight challenge to around 20/21k by late spring/early summer 2017.
China
The Shanghai comp' settled higher for a second consecutive month, +149pts (4.8%) at 3250. Price momentum remains marginally negative, but a bullish MACD cross is viable in Jan/Feb' 2017. Things only turn bearish with a move back under 3k.
Brazil
After five straight months of gains, the Bovespa saw some cooling, settling -3018pts (4.6%) @ 61906. However, that was only a relatively small retrace of the gains since June. The Brazilian market is currently net lower for Dec' by a further -2.6%, but things only turn bearish with a close back under the key 10MA in the 56000s.
Russia
The Russian market had a rather bullish month, net higher by 42pts (4.3%), settling at 1032, the best close since April 2015. Next upside target are the 1200s, which is around 15% above current levels. What should be clear, the downward trend that spanned five years... has concluded. Interestingly, price structure/action is similar to copper.
UK
The UK equity market is still unable to attain a monthly close above multi-decade resistance of 7K, with a net monthly fall of -170pts (2.4%) at 6783. For now, price momentum remains net positive, and the FTSE is still trading above the key 10MA in the 6600s. Things would turn bearish on any price action <6400 in spring 2017.
France
The CAC saw an intra low of 4344, but settled +69pts (1.5%) at 4578. First upside target remains the giant psy' level of 5K, which is also where declining trend/resistance is now lurking. Things turn exceptionally bullish with any price action above the April 2015 high of 5283. For now though, that is at least 3-4 months away.
Spain
It was a rough month for the IBEX, settling -455pts (5.0%) at 8688, negating all of the Oct' gains. Price action so far this Dec' is minor chop. Things turn provisionally bearish <8500. Its notable that multi-year resistance of 12k, is now around 35% to the upside, and its tough to see that being challenged any time before next summer.
Australia
It was a somewhat wild month for the Australian market, swinging from a low of 5138, but settling +100pts @ 5502 (1.8%). Key upside resistance is in the 5700s, and from there, the April 2015 high of 5963. Things turn exceptionally bullish on a break >6k.
My view is that commodities are set to broadly climb in 2017. If correct, we will see the Aus' market break into the 6000s, and eventually push for a new historic high >6873.
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Summary
November was a particularly mixed month for world equity markets.
The USA, Japan, China, and Russia are leading the way higher. Whilst Brazil, the UK, and Spain are struggling.
All world markets are holding well above their summer lows, and considering the ongoing QE from many central banks, there is little reason to expect that a key mid/long term peak is imminent.
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Looking ahead
Arguably the most important event will actually occur this Sunday, when the Italians have a referendum, which is effectively a vote to remain or exit from the EU. The UK vote to leave was very marginal, and as the Italians are unquestionably more pro-EU, I'd expect the Italians vote to remain.
If correct, Sunday night futures will likely open positive, but I would not be surprised to see the market still sell lower on either outcome.
M - PMI/ISM serv'
T - intl' trade, product/costs, factory orders
W - EIA report, consumer credit
T - weekly jobs
F - consumer sent', wholesale trade
*there are just 3 fed officials scheduled - notably Bullard, all on Monday - ahead of the usual pre-FOMC (7 day) blackout period.
See here for details: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/FOMC_ExtCommunicationParticipants.pdf
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