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Roadblocks to a Full-Fledged Stocks Bull Market

Stock-Markets / Stock Markets 2016 Apr 07, 2016 - 01:50 PM GMT

By: Clif_Droke

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Since bottoming in February, the stock market "tape" has been very constructive. The NYSE advance-decline (A-D) line led the rally off the February lows, which is the first thing we look for when judging the strength of a bottom. Even more importantly, the cumulative NYSE new highs-new lows indicator continues to climb off its bottom of a few weeks ago and is advancing on a daily basis (below). Internal momentum, as reflected in the highs-lows, also remains positive.


NYSE New Highs-New Lows

It s worth mentioning that as the major indices, led by the S&P 500 (SPX), approach their 2015 highs it will be important to watch for signs of internal weakness. This was the main problem throughout 2015, as the new 52-week lows would increase each time the major indices rallied toward the all-time highs. That hasn t happened this time around, which is an encouraging sign. It doesn t mean the market is free and clear of potential pitfalls, however.

Let s take a look at some of the roadblocks to a resumption of the longer-term bull market. While most indicators are currently positive, there are three potential threats to the re-emerging bull market in stocks: the broad commodity market (notably crude oil), the financial sector, and China stocks.

On the financial front, the PHLX Bank Index (BKX) closed under its technically important 15-day moving average last month and remains under it as of this writing. Bank stocks don t have as much downside leeway as other industry groups right now since the banks, by and large, haven t seen as extensive a rally as other market groups. A failure to quickly recover above the 15-day MA could invite another bear raid on the banks.

BKX Daily Chart

The main potential roadblock standing in the way of new all-time highs this spring is the beleaguered commodity market. The following graph of the Commodity Research Bureau Index (CRB) is dangerously close to its multi-year low. If the index breaks under the February chart support the resulting stop-loss run could lead to further weakness which spills over into the broad equity market, much as it did last year.

CRB Daily Chart

The primary culprit here is the crude oil price, which is also threatening to test its January-February pivotal low. A breakdown below this chart benchmark would cause a sympathy move lower in the oil/gas stocks. The energy sector stocks were the main source of the internal weakness in 2015 and early 2016.

If by contrast oil can establish support above the January-February low, it could instead serve as a confirmation for traders that a major bottom is in for crude oil. This more than anything else would buoy investor confidence that the threat of a global economic crisis, insofar as it pertains to the U.S., has diminished.

A final consideration is China. In many ways, China is the X-factor in the global crisis and will likely determine whether or not it s over or whether we re merely seeing a temporary respite in an ongoing crisis. A breakdown to the January-February double-bottom lows in the China stocks would most likely have a negative impact on the U.S. equity market, much as it did in 2015. By contrast, the recent breakout above the 3,000 trading range ceiling in the Shanghai Composite Index (below) is encouraging. If the Shanghai Composite can build on this by establishing support above this benchmark level, it could easily pave the way for another leg higher for U.S. and global equities.

Shanghai Composite Index Daily Chart

Much depends on the China equity market near-term outlook. I consider the Shanghai Composite Index to be one of the most important indicators traders should be watching right now.

Most importantly, though, is the overall technical condition of the NYSE broad market. While the major indices have been sluggish lately, the tape continues to reflect internal strength. The new 52-week highs are still over 100 daily while the new lows have been well under 40 on a daily basis. The market s internally healthy state can be seen in the NYSE directional indicator, which is based on the new 52-week highs-lows. As emphasized in previous reports, as long as this indicator is still rising the near-term path of least resistance for stocks is still up.

In the coming weeks the bulls will have a chance to prove the bear market is over. In order for this to be confirmed, the major indices should test their November 2015 resistance levels without a corresponding increase in the number of stocks making new 52-week lows. The market failed this simple test numerous times last year.

Also, if the commodity market continues to weaken, we ll need assurance that it won't spill over into the equity market like it did last year. This will also be confirmed as long as the new 52-week NYSE lows remain below 40 on a daily basis while the new highs substantially outnumber new lows. The period between now and early May will likely provide us with the results of both tests.

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Comments

HarrisD
07 Apr 16, 21:56
China stock market bubble has much further to fall

Hi Clif,

I agree that there are headwinds ahead for the US stock market, and from the mathematical models that I have developed all indicators seem to point down from here. For this reason I don't believe that the US stock market can conjure up new all-time highs anytime soon. The recent market tops, that were recorded in Q2, 2015 will probably remain in place for some time to come.

Specifically, China is in a technical bubble that has burst (as all bubbles do) and is currently deflating. I have developed a mathematical model that identifies bubbles as they grow, identifies (in advance) the point at which the bubble will peak and then burst, and finally the model estimates the lower level that the bubble must reach to fully deflate.

The model predicts that China has not fully deflated yet, and has much further to fall. I'll follow-up in coming weeks with an article on this subject, but I'm pretty certain that China will take out its Q1, 2016 lows sometime soon as it heads lower to the final point where the bubble can be deemed as 'fully deflated'. Only then can the Chinese stock market rise again.

Over the last 5 years I have collected price data on various bubbles (across various asset classes) that have happened over the last 100 years, and this has allowed me to analyze dozens of actual examples of bubbles around the globe. My research has concluded that there is a common theme for all bubbles. They all grow the same way, they all burst and collapse the same way, and they all have to deflate the same way, before growth can re-start. This commonality across price bubbles has allowed me to build a mathematical model that captures the life-cycle of a bubble with great clarity.

Cheers,

David


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