Lets take our regular look at six of the main US indexes (monthly candle charts)
sp'500
The SPX saw a net weekly decline of -60pts (2.2%) to 2743 (intra low 2722). More broadly, the spx is net lower for March by -1.5%. Note the key 10MA at 2756. Unless the equity bears can settle under that (my personal line in the sand), any cooling is to be seen as such.
Nasdaq comp'
The Nasdaq comp' broke a new cycle high of 7643, but reversed lower to settle net lower by -2.5% to 7408. The weekly candle is of the bearish engulfing type, and is highly suggestive of lower levels to come, even if next week begins on a significantly positive note. More broadly, the key 10MA is at 7483, a March settlement under would negate the bullish February close, and merit alarm bells.
Dow
The mighty Dow saw a net weekly decline of -2.2% to 25450. More broadly, the key monthly 10MA is at 25245. To be decisive, the equity bears need a March settlement <25k, and that won't be easy, not least if an end date for QT is announced at the March 20th FOMC.
NYSE comp'
The master index saw a net weekly decline of -2.2% to 12415. More broadly, the NYSE comp' is back under the monthly 10MA. If that holds into end month, then the bears can be said to be back in control.
R2K
The R2K saw a net weekly decline of -3.3% to 1521. Note the monthly 10MA at 1574, which remains huge resistance. Cyclically, the R2K is on the very low side, but that can remain the case for extended periods. It could be argued the cyclical setup is analogous to May 2008.
Trans
The Transports lead the way lower this week, with a powerful net decline of -4.4% to 10116. More broadly, note the monthly 10MA at 10493, which was briefly broken above this week.
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Summary
All six of the main US equity indexes saw sig' net weekly declines
The Transports and R2K are leading the way lower.
More broadly, five of six equity indexes are back below their respective monthly 10MA, with the Dow being the exception.
YTD price performance:
The R2K continues to lead the way, currently +12.8%, with the Nasdaq comp' +11.6%. The Transports are +10.3%, with the SPX +9.4%. The NYSE comp' and Dow are both +9.1%.
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Looking ahead
Earnings: SFIX (Mon'), MOMO (Tues'), DOMO (Wed'), ADBE, AVGO, ORCL, ULTA (Thurs')
M - Retail sales, bus' invent'
T - CPI
W - PPI, Durable goods orders, construction
T - Weekly jobs, import/export, new home sales
F - *QUAD-OPEX*, Empire state, indust' product', consumer sent'
*US clocks jump ahead one hour into spring overnight March 9/10th, with the UK/EU following two weeks later.
**there are no fed officials scheduled to appear, due to the usual blackout period ahead of the March 20th FOMC.
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Final note
The market's negative reaction to the ECB this week, should be at least a mild concern. However, the bulls can still look forward to the fed announcing the end of QT, and a subsequent rate cut. Further, a US/China trade agreement might be reached. The US President himself has already predicted the market would spike on such news. Whether such a spike lasts minutes, hours, days, or somewhat longer... that is the big unknown.
In any case, unless we see a bearish monthly equity settlement, the setup into the summer currently favours the bulls. Again, the ultimate sell signal will be a rate cut, and that still looks at least 3-6mths away.
Ohh, and as for the BREXIT, yet another vote is due Tuesday. It is beyond insane that one of the most important decisions the UK has ever made, is being so grossly mishandled by the political hacks.
Details on the BREXIT timetable: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47506139
For the record, I hope its delayed, and eventually just all called off. All of this uncertainly is greatly unsettling the populace, further driving the UK economy toward recession. Truly, crazy times.
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