State of the Market Address:
- The Dow remains below 21,000.
- Shiller’s Adjusted S&P P/E ratio is now at 29.29 Arguably the second highest level in history (if we adjust for 2000 distortions) and right behind 1929 top at 29.55.
- Weekly RSI at 69.70 – remains at overbought levels. Daily RSI is at 60.73 – neutral.
- Prior years corrections terminated at around 200 day moving average. Located at around 17,500 today (on weekly).
- Weekly stochastics at 64.81 Neutral. Daily at 84.78- overbought.
- NYSE McClellan Oscillator is at +27. Neutral.
- VIX/VXX remain near their historic lows. Commercial VIX long interest was slightly lower this week Now at 68K contracts net long.
- Last week’s CTO Reports suggest that commercials (smart money) are shifting their positioning to net short. In fact, short interest further increased as compared to last week. For instance, the Dow is 5.5X, the S&P is at 2.75X, Russell 2000 is at 3X and the Nasdaq is at 7X short. That is a significant short position against the market.
In summary: For the time being and long-term, the market remains in a clear bull trend. Yet, a number of longer-term indicators suggest the market might experience a substantial correction ahead. Plus, the “smart money” is positioning for some sort of a sell-off.
ELLIOTT WAVE UPDATE:
Since many people have asked, I will attempt to give you my interpretation of Elliott Wave and how it is playing out in the market. First, I must admit. I don’t claim to be an EW expert, but I hope my “standard” interpretation is of help.
Let’s take a look at the most likely recent count on the S&P.
Explanation:
Long-Term: It appears the S&P is quickly approaching the termination point of its (5) wave up off of 2009 bottom. If true,we should see a massive sell-off later this year.
Short-Term: It appears the S&P might have completed its intermediary wave 3. If so, the market is now correcting in an intermediary wave 4. Once wave 4 is completed, the market will push higher, perhaps to a new all time high in wave 5 of (5). If true, the above count should terminate the bull market.
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