Monday 12 March 2012

UPDATE TO SP500 RALLY POST

This is an update to the 22 Feb posting 'Has the SP500 been producing a repeat rally?'

As you can see from the charts below, there were 3 prior rallies over the past couple of years similar in nature to the rally of the past 2 - 2 1/2 months. - If this is to continue rhyming (as opposed to repeating) with the previous 3 rallies, then we are well into the end-game for this rally. --- Of course there is no reason that this could not continue on its own course - comparison charts are always fraught with dangers when it comes to interpretation and extrapolation, and their similar appearances may be purely coincidental. - However, continuing with pure conjecture: suppose this does continue to follow a similar path to the prior three, what would the likely outcome be: Following the prior rallies the markets corrected 100% (Included the flash crash), 29% and 55% over the subsequent couple of weeks. - To reiterate; just because it happened before, does not mean it will not happen again, but it is noticeable that significant correction occurred. - Charts of the 3 prior rallies are reproduced below, with details of the current rally added.

I would also like to add that last week produced a potentially bearish 'Hanging Man' candle. (See lower charts). Single candle signals are not necessarily significant on their own, but taken in context with other signs they should be given consideration. - I like to look at all these signs as clues into trying to help understand and forecast the environment or direction which may lie ahead. - Right now this to me is indicating a heightened possibility of a correction or reversal ahead, or perhaps an erratic consolidation.






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