Mid-Caps & Transportation Show Upside Targets For Next Rally

An important technical conclusion stemming from the recent volatility spike is that prices must continue to push higher, above previous highs, in order to confirm the continued upside price expectations. 

The recent volatility spike and downside rotation in the US major stock market were big enough to reset many trending systems and prompt new upside price targets. In this research article, I will share our targets on the Mid-Caps and the Transportation ETFs to show you want we expect from the potential rally.

IWM Breakout Above $218.35 Suggest Rally is Just Starting

The IWM, the Ishares Russell 2000 ETF, Daily chart highlights the recent rotation in price and shows a Fibonacci price extension range from the late December 2020 lows to the recent late January 2021 highs. I use these Fibonacci price extensions as a means of measuring potential upside or downside price targets, which seem to be fairly accurate. Watching what happens near the 61.8% level on the chart will guide us in determining if the 100% target level will be reached quickly or after a bit of consolidation....Read More Here.

Energy Sets Up Near Major Resistance - Breakdown Pending

Our research team believes Crude Oil and Energy, in general, has stalled near major resistance and maybe setting up a big downside move as the COVID-19 virus continues to roil regional and global economies.

The recent news that the COVID-19 virus cases have skyrocketed suggests further economic shutdowns may push oil prices below $35 ppb over the next few weeks and months. Our researchers believe Oil has already set up a resistance level near $42 and will begin to move lower as concerns about the economic recovery transition through expectations related to oil demand going forward. We believe the renewed global economic demand for oil will present a very real possibility that oil could collapse below $35 ppb over the next 30 days.

We believe this pending downside move in Crude Oil will set up a great trade opportunity in ERY, the Direxion Bear Energy 2x ETF. At this point in time, we are just waiting for the technical confirmation of this trade trigger. Once we receive confirmation from our price modeling systems, we believe ERY may rally 20% to 30% or more from current levels....Continue Reading Here.

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Gold & Silver “Washout” - Get Ready for a Big Move Higher

Gold and Silver moved lower early on June 2nd and 3rd. Our research team believes this is a “Washout Low” price rotation following a technical pattern that will prompt a much higher rally in precious metals. This type of washout price rotation is fairly common before very big moves after Pennant/Flag formations or just after reaching major price trigger levels.

With Gold, a sideways Pennant/Flag formation has been setting up near our GREEN Fibonacci Price Amplitude Resistance Arc. We believe the downward price rotation recently is a perfect setup for skilled technical traders to take advantage of lower entry price levels. The GREEN Fibonacci Price Amplitude Arc will very likely be breached over the next 5 to 10 trading days and the price of Gold should rally well above $1850 in the process. We believe this Washout Rotation is a process of running through the Long Stops just below recent price activity that will end with a defined upside price rally over the next 2 to 5+ weeks.

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Silver has set up a completely different type of price pattern – a true Double-Top pattern. The downward price rotation recently in Silver is indicative of a weaker reaction to this massive resistance pattern and Double-Top. The likelihood that Silver will find support above $17 and mount a further upside price rally over the next 2 to 5+ weeks is still very strong. After the deep downward price collapse in Silver took place, just like what happened in 2009 and 2010, the upside potential for Silver is still massive – likely targeting $65 per ounce of higher.

This current Gold to Silver Ratio Monthly chart highlights the recent collapse in the ratio level as Silver rallied from near $12 towards current levels near $18. A similar spike in the Gold to Silver Ratio took place in 2008-09 – just before the broader market collapse in the US and Global markets took place. This happens as the initial reaction to risk in the global markets pushes Gold prices a bit higher while Silver, the often overlooked store of value, typically declines in value.

Once the price of Silver starts to rally, pushing the Gold to Silver ratio below 60 typically, both Gold and Silver start to align in price and begin to rally together. The current level of the Gold to Silver ratio is 94.9. This suggests that both Gold and Silver have quite a way to go in terms of reaching the “alignment phase”. Our researchers believe Gold will rally above $2100 to $2400 and Silver will rally above $40 to $50 before the two metals align and begin to rally together in almost equal strength.

Concluding Thoughts

Pay attention to what happens to precious metals over the next 10 to 15+ days. If our research is correct, both Gold and Silver will rally higher by about 7.5% to 14% – setting up new price highs for both metals. When the washout pattern completes, usually a fairly aggressive price trend begins where new price highs are established fairly quickly. Get ready, this should be a really nice upside price swing in precious metals over the next 6+ months or longer.

The next few years are going to be full of incredible opportunities for skilled traders and investors. Huge price swings, incredible revaluation events, and, eventually, an incredible upside rally will start again.

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Seven Year Cycles Can Be Powerful and Gold Just Started One

Our research and predictive modeling systems have nailed Gold over the past 15+ months. We expected Gold to rally above $1750 before the end of this year, but the global trade wars and news cycles stalled the rally in Gold over the past 2 months. Now, it appears Gold is poised for another rally pushing much higher.

But wait, if you’re thinking I’m just another one of those traders who is always bullish on gold, just know I have been telling the truth about where gold was headed (lower) for years, but finally, the tide has changed!

Gold broke down from a bull market in 2012/2013 – nearly 7 years ago. Now, Gold has broken resistance near $1375 and is technically in a full fledged Bull Market. The importance of this is the seven year cycle and how the rotation in Gold, between the high near $1923 and the low near $1045 represent an $878 price range. The upside (expansion) rally in Gold may very well move in expanding Fibonacci price structures – just like it did in 2005 through 2012. If this is the case, then we may expect to see an ultimate peak price in Gold well above $3500.

The rally that started in the last 2015 and ended in July 2016 totaled +$331.1 (+31.67%). The next price rally that started in August 2018 and ended in September 2019 totaled +$399.4 (+34.22%). If we take the current rally range (399.4) and divide it by the previous rally range (331.1), we end up with an expansion range of 121%. The two unique rallies that happened just before the 2009 parabolic rally in Gold represented (+315.8: 2006) and (394.8: 2008). The ratio of these two rallies is 125%. Could Gold have already set up for another parabolic rally well beyond the $1923 target level?

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Monthly Price of Gold Chart – Bull and Bear Market Trends

Our research team believes Gold has already entered a technically valid Bullish Market trend. We believe Gold miners will follow higher as Gold begins this next move higher. The reason we have not engaged in Miners, yet, is because we have not received any technically valid signals related to the Gold miners indicating they have also entered a new Bullish Market trend.

Gold is the safe haven for the global market. It is a store of value and offers price appreciation when the global market risks are excessive. Because of this, the sentiment across the global markets appears to be weakening in regards to forward expectations and valuation appreciation within the investment/asset classes. If Gold continues to rally higher, consider it a strong indicator that the foundation of the global market valuation levels is weakening considerably.

U.S. Dollar Will Start to Support Higher Gold Prices

Should the U.S. Dollar retrace lower, Gold will see a price increase based on the renewed weakness of the U.S. Dollar. This would also assist in re-balancing global trade and economic issues with the US Dollar moving moderately lower as weakening global markets contract.

Gold Mining Stocks – Monthly Chart

Miners are set up much like Gold was in early 2018. Resistance has been set up with multiple price tops and any momentum rally above this level would technically qualify as a new Bullish Market trend for miners.

At this point, we believe the bottom in miners has already formed and we are simply waiting for the qualifying technical confirmation of the bullish trend to begin. Jumping into this trade too early could result in unwanted risks as the price could still waffle around within the Stage 1 Base range.

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Concluding Thoughts

The recent weakness in the US and global markets has prompted a moderately solid upside move in Gold and Silver over the past few days. We still need to see a Gold move above recent resistance to qualify as a new upside rally though. Miners are set up for a breakout technical move which we must also wait for. We believe these two may move somewhat in unison if the global markets continue to contract throughout the end of 2019 and into 2020.

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Could Gold Launch into a Parabolic Upside Rally?

We believe Gold is setting up for an incredible upside breakout move after reaching our predicted target near $1450. For those of you that have been following our research and Gold calls, we’ve nailed this move and our October 2018 predictive modeling call has continued to mirror (almost exactly) the price movement in Gold over the past 10+ months. See the chart below.

Our Adaptive Dynamic Learning (ADL) predictive modeling system suggested that Gold would rally from the $1200 level to above $1300, then stall. It suggested that in April or May of 2019, Gold would settle back below $1300 and set up a “momentum base” before attempting an upside breakout move after forming the base. Our research team identified April 21~24 as the likely “price low” for the “momentum base” using our advanced price cycle and other research tools.

You can see from the chart, above, that our upside price targets from our original research are above $1550~1600. What if we told you we now believe the upside price targets could actually be above $1700 and more like $1750 to $1800 on a parabolic upside price rally initiating after price breaks critical resistance levels?

Take a look at this simple Gold/Silver/USDollar index chart. The purpose of this chart is to relate the price of Gold to the price of Silver in US Dollar price levels. It highlights that Silver is still very undervalued in comparison to Gold and that any attempt to restore a price balance between Silver and Gold would likely result in either two outcomes : A. the price of Gold falls, or B. the price of Silver rallies faster than Gold rallies whereas this ratio will attempt to balance out (as we see back in 2013/2014).

Our Price Amplitude Arcs are a means of measuring price cycles, price waves and allow us to seek out critical price inflection points. As you can see, where multiple arcs align and are breached by price, we typically see some type of increased price volatility and trending. Currently, two separate arcs are setting up to be breached and we believe this is important because of how it aligns with our October 2018 research post.

What would cause Gold to rally above $1600 at this time? Why would this become a period where renewed interest in precious metals could drive such a big move? We believe a number of global economic factors will become more evident over the next 30 to 60+ days and that these critical Price Amplitude Arcs are suggesting price is set up to rally from these levels. We believe the move higher will include both Gold and Silver and that Silver may rally stronger than Gold which would cause this Gold/Silver ratio chart price level to move higher – towards our objective line (MAGENTA).

We believe a key date for all traders/investors to be aware of is August 19, 2019 (+/- 5 days). We believe this will be the date range that the market will break out of existing ranges and when fear and greed will likely solidify in the precious metals markets. We have about 35 days to go before this date and we believe Gold will continue to trade below the “Breakout Resistance” until renewed fear and greed become more evident in the global markets.

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This means the US Dollar will likely continue to rally, or at least stay above $96, for the next 25+ days and that upside US Dollar price activity will partially mute the upside price potential in precious metals. Overall, the upside price momentum in metals will push metals prices higher while the US Dollar continues to strengthen moderately. Once the U.S. Dollar breaks lower, metals will skyrocket higher (breaking past the Breakout Resistance level) and begin the upside parabolic move.

Any opportunity you find where Gold is trading below $1400 is an excellent opportunity to prepare for this move. Silver continues to trade below $15.50 and continues to be an incredible opportunity for traders who understand the ratio levels of precious metals. Don’t miss this move. It is just a matter of time (30+ days) now.

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Transportation Index Warns of Trouble Ahead

Any weakness in the Transportation Index near current levels would indicate investors and traders believe the global economy may continue to contract going forward and may be an ominous sign for the global stock markets.

The Transportation Index is a measure of the current expectations related to shipping, trucking, trains and all measure of forward expectations for goods, products and raw materials to be moved across nations, seas, states, and locations. When the economy is gaining strength, we typically expect to see the Transportation Index moving higher. When the economy is weakening, we typically expect to see the Transportation Index moving lower.

Since the peak in September 2018, the Transportation Index has moved much lower to establish a base near $8625 in December 2018. After that base formed, a series of price rotations pushed the Transportation Index up to $11,148, where it peaked, then began to trail a bit lower since May 2019. Our concern is that the Support/Resistance level, highlighted by the GREEN rectangle on this Weekly chart, represents a critical historical price that must be breached before any renewed strength in the global markets will be seen.

After the G20 meeting, last weekend, and the rally in the U.S. stock market on Monday, we were a bit surprised that the Transportation Index failed to move dramatically higher following the global markets. This leads us to believe investors were taking advantage of a pricing issue related to the G20 and US/China trade war news that was not rooted in strength seen in the global economy. In other words, buy the rumor, sell the news. It would appear the rumor hit the markets Sunday in Tokyo and the news hit the U.S. markets on Monday.

We talked about the G20 meeting results and how G20 will move gold and the U.S. stock indexes.

Skilled technical traders already know we must be cautious near these current all time highs. Volatility can increase dramatically on news or other earnings data which may drive prices higher or lower over the next few weeks. As we start July (Q3) 2019, we should be preparing for earnings data to be released over the next 30+ days as well as continued news related to global trade issues. Additionally, the items which will be sold for Christmas and the holidays are already being shipped across the globe and being distributed to warehouses over the next few months prior to the start of the holiday season.

Historically, July through September are somewhat weak for the Transportation Index. Overall, the Transportation Index loses approximately 500 to 600 points over this 90 day span with a range (potentially) of over $3000 points in volatility. Bullish trending strength returns in October and November where the Transportation Index typically rallies approximately $5000 pts with a volatility range of about $7000 points. These historical trends suggest we could see quite a bit of volatility over the next 90 days with a decent chance at seeing a downward price move targeting recent December 2018 lows.

Concluding Thoughts

In previous articles, we’ve suggested a simple trade setup technique we use to identify entry and exit points – the 100% Fibonacci Extension Move. If this move holds true for the Transportation Index, then a move to levels near $8250 is about to unfold based on the move from Sept 2019 to Dec 2019. It would make sense that this move would likely happen between now and September 2019 – followed by a solid rally into the end of 2019 as our historical data suggests.

Now is the time to stay on top of these moves and to target the opportunity these bigger price rotations provide for technical traders. Simply put, we have just described a downside price move of about $2000 points in the Transportation Index followed by an upside price move of over $4000 to $5000 points. You don’t want to miss this one, folks.

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Will Crude Oil Find Support Above $50 Dollars?

Recent global news regarding Venezuela, China, and global oil supply/production have resulted in the price of crude oil pausing over the past few weeks near $53 to $55 ppb. We believe the continued supply glut and uncertainty will result in oil prices falling, briefly, back below $50 ppb before any new price rally begins. Our researchers at The Technical Traders believe historical resistance near $54 - $55 is strong enough to drive prices lower before new momentum picks up for a renewed price rally.

Eventually, yes, oil will rally above $55 and attempt to target the $65+ price level. Yet we don’t believe that move is going to happen right now. We believe the global uncertainty, the slowing Chinese economy and the global supply glut will result in a fundamental price decrease before any momentum for an upside price move begins. Our analysis suggests a price move back below $50 ppb, likely targeting the $46 - $47 level, where basing may occur.

Uncertainty in Venezuela and other oil producing nations may result in a disruption in supply at some point in the future. We must be cautious of unknown situations that could result in dramatic price shifts. Yet, overall, with supply levels still high and slowing global economic expectations, it makes sense that oil would attempt to base and find support near recent lows – between $46 - $48.

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Will Crude Oil Find Support Near $60 Dollars

Our research team warned of this move in crude oil back on October 7, 2018. At that time, we warned that oil may follow a historical price pattern, moving dramatically lower and that lows near $65 may become the ultimate bottom for that move. Here we are with a price below that level and many are asking “where will it go from here?”.

We believe the support near $65, although clearly broken, may eventually become resistance for a future upside price move. Our proprietary Fibonacci price modeling system is suggesting a new target near $52.00 - $53.00 and we believe this downside move in crude oil is far from over at this point.

The current global climate for oil is that suppliers are pumping more and more oil into the market at a time when, historically, prices should continue to decline. One of our research tools includes the ability to identify overall bias models for each week, month or quarter. Historically, crude oil is dramatically weaker in the month of November and relatively flat for the month of December.

Analysis for the month of November = 11
    *  Total Monthly Sum : -44.52000000000001 across 36 bars

Analysis for the month of December = 12
    *  Total Monthly Sum : -0.699999999999922 across 36 bars

We believe the price of oil will continue to drift lower to target the $52.00 - $53.00 Fibonacci support level before attempting to find any real price support. This equates to an addition -6 to -8% price decline for skilled traders. We will alert you with a new research post as this downward price move continues or new research becomes available.

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Commodities Market Summary for Monday October 13th - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Gold, Coffee

November crude oil closed lower on Monday. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Tuesday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If November extends the decline off June's high, the 62% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 80.80 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 90.64 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 88.63. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 90.64. First support is last Friday's low crossing at 83.15. Second support is the 62% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 80.80.

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November Henry natural gas closed higher on Monday as it consolidates some of last week's losses. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Tuesday's session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If November extends last week's decline, September's low crossing at 3.812 is the next downside target. Multiple closes above the late August high crossing at 4.163 are needed to confirm an upside breakout of the late summer trading range. Closes below July's low crossing at 3.786 would confirm a downside breakout of the late summer trading range. First resistance is the reaction high crossing at 4.184. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 4.487. First support is September's low crossing at 3.812. Second support is July's low crossing at 3.786.

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December gold closed higher on Monday as it extends this month's short covering rally. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Tuesday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If December extends this month's rally, the 38% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 1246.00 is the next upside target. Closes below the 10 day moving average crossing at 1214.20 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is the 38% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 1246.00 . Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 1265.50 . First support is October's low crossing at 1183.30. Second support is monthly support crossing at 1179.40.

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December coffee closed lower due to profit taking on Monday. The low range close set the stage for a steady to lower opening on Tuesday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If December extends the rally off September's low, weekly resistance crossing at 24.30 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 19.79 are needed to confirm that a top has been posted.

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Mid Week Market Summary - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Gold

November crude oil closed higher on Wednesday. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Thursday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. Closes above the reaction high crossing at 95.07 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted. If November resumes the decline off June's high, the 50% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 85.77 is the next downside target. First resistance is last Tuesday's high crossing at 94.12. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 95.07. First support is is the 38% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 90.75. Second support is the 50% retracement level of the 2009-2011 rally crossing at 85.77.

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November natural gas closed higher on Wednesday as it consolidated some of the decline off last week's high. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Thursday's session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. Closes above the late August high crossing at 4.163 are needed to confirm an upside breakout of the late summer trading range. If November extends the decline off last week's high, July's low crossing at 3.786 is the next downside target. Closes below July's low crossing at 3.786 would confirm a downside breakout of the late summer trading range. First resistance is last Wednesday's high crossing at 4.100. Second resistance is the late August high crossing at 4.163. First support is the reaction low crossing at 3.812. Second support is July's low crossing at 3.786.

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December gold closed lower on Wednesday. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Wednesday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If December extends the decline off July's high, the December 2013 low crossing at 1185.00 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 1247.90 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 1228.00. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1247.90. First support is Monday's low crossing at 1208.80. Second support is the December 2013 low crossing at 1185.00.

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Mid Week Market Summary - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Gold, Wheat and Coffee

Crude oil closed sharply higher on Wednesday and above the 10 day moving average crossing at 93.53 signaling that a low might be in or is near. Today's high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Thursday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but are turning neutral to bullish hinting that a short term low might be in or is near. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.25 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. If March resumes the decline off December's high, the June 2013 low crossing at 89.48 is the next downside target. First resistance is today's high crossing at 94.82. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.25. First support is last Thursday's low crossing at 91.47. Second support is the June 2013 low crossing at 89.48.

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Natural gas closed lower on Wednesday as it consolidates some of the rally off last week's low. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If March extends the aforementioned rally, the reaction high crossing at 4.403 is the next upside target. Closes below the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.213 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is the reaction high crossing at 4.403. Second resistance is December's high crossing at 4.550. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.213. Second support is last Friday's low crossing at 3.936.

Gold closed lower due to profit taking on Wednesday as it consolidated some of the rally off December's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If April extends the rally off December's low, December's high crossing at 1266.70 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 1223.90 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If April renews the decline off August's high, weekly support crossing at 1179.40 is the next downside target. First resistance is Tuesday's high crossing at 1255.20. Second resistance is December's high crossing at 1266.70. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1223.90. Second support is December's low crossing at 1182.30.

Coffee closed lower on Wednesday and the mid range close set the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging and are turning neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 11.65 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. If March extends the rally off November's low, September's high crossing at 12.40 is the next upside target.

Wheat closed lower on Wednesday ending a two day short covering bounce off last Friday's low. Today's low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.98 1/4 would confirm that a short term low has been posted. If March extends the decline off October's high, weekly support crossing at 5.54 3/4 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 5.98 1/4. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 6.12 3/4. First support is last Friday's low crossing at 5.60 1/2. Second support is weekly support crossing at 5.54 3/4.

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Commodities Close the Week on a High Note - Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Gold, Corn and Coffee

Crude oil closed higher due to short covering on Friday as it consolidated some of the decline off last August's high. Today's mid range close sets the stage for a steady opening when Monday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that additional weakness is possible. If February extends the aforementioned decline, the June 2013 low crossing at 90.05 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.76 would confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 95.12. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.76. First support is Thursday's low crossing at 91.24. Second support is the June 2013 low crossing at 90.05.

Natural gas closed higher due to short covering on Friday as it consolidated some of the decline off December's high. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If February extends the decline off December's high, the 62% retracement level of the November-December rally crossing at 3.897 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.328 would confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.328. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 4.430. First support is today's low crossing at 3.953. Second support is the 62% retracement level of the November-December rally crossing at 3.897.

Gold closed higher on Friday as it extends the rally off December's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Monday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If April extends the rally off December's low, December's high crossing at 1266.70 is the next upside target. If April renews the decline off August's high, weekly support crossing at 1179.40 is the next downside target. First resistance is today's high crossing at 1249.00. Second resistance is December's high crossing at 1266.70. First support is December's low crossing at 1182.30. Second support is weekly support crossing at 1179.40.

Corn closed sharply higher on Friday following today's USDA report. The USDA caught the trade leaning the wrong way after releasing a lower than expected corn crop estimate for 2013's crop production and lower than expected ending stocks. The USDA estimated the 2013 corn crop at 13.925 billion bushels. The USDA juggled its harvested acreage and yields, putting the average for the crop nationwide at 158.8 bpa, which was down 1.6 bpa from its last estimate, though acreage went up 436,000. The USDA came in with a lower than expected figure on Dec. 1st corn inventories, which suggests feed usage in the first quarter of the marketing year was good despite the late harvest. That raised the total forecast for feeding during the marketing year by100 million bushels.

The USDA also increased its forecasted usage for ethanol by 50 million bushels due to strong demand. The increase usage from ethanol was offset by a 50 million bushel decline in other industrial usage, leaving ending stocks at 1.631 billion. Today's key reversal up along with the close above the previous reaction high crossing at 4.30 confirmed that a short term low has been posted. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Monday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are turning neutral signaling additional strength is possible near term. Closes above December's high crossing at 4.40 3/4 are needed to confirm that a seasonal low has been posted. First resistance is the reaction high crossing at 4.36. Second resistance is December's high crossing at 4.40 3/4. First support is today's low crossing at 4.06 1/4. Second support is weekly support crossing at 3.99 3/4.

Coffee closed higher on Friday and the high range close set the stage for a steady to higher opening on Monday. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If March extends the aforementioned rally, September's high crossing at 12.40 is the next upside target. Closes below last Thursday's low crossing at 11.02 would confirm that a short term top has been posted.

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Crude Oil Closes Sharply Lower to Start 2014

Crude oil bulls got slaughtered right out of the gate to get 2014 started as crude oil closes sharply lower on Thursday and below the 20 day moving average crossing at 98.23 confirming that a short term top has been posted. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Friday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI have turned bearish signaling that additional weakness is likely. If February extends this week's decline, November's low crossing at 92.10 is the next downside target. Closes above the 10 day moving average crossing at 98.77 are needed to temper the near term bearish outlook. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 98.77. Second resistance is last Friday's high crossing at 100.75. First support is today's low crossing at 95.34. Second support is November's low crossing at 92.10.

Natural gas closed higher due to short covering on Thursday as it consolidated some of Tuesday's sharp decline. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If February extends Tuesday's decline, the 38% retracement level of the November-December rally crossing at 4.158 is the next downside target. Closes above the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.403 would temper the near term bearish outlook. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.403. Second resistance is December's high crossing at 4.532. First support is today's low crossing at 4.213. Second support is the 38% retracement level of the November-December rally crossing at 4.158.

Gold closed higher on Thursday due to a short covering rally. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Friday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 1224.00 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted. If February extends the decline off August's high, weekly support crossing at 1179.40 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1224.00. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 1267.50. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 1181.40. Second support is weekly support crossing at 1179.40.

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Commodity Markets Summary for Thursday December 19th

Crude oil closed higher on Thursday renewing the rally off November's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Friday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are turning neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If January renews the rally off November's low, the 50% retracement level of the August-November decline crossing at 99.87 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.19 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is today's high crossing at 99.17. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of the August-November decline crossing at 99.87. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.19. Second support is November's low crossing at 91.77.

Natural gas closed sharply higher on Thursday renewing the rally off November's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are turning neutral signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If January extends the rally off November's low, the 75% retracement level of this year's decline crossing at 4.487 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.104 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is today's high crossing at 4.471. Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of this year's decline crossing at 4.487. First support is the reaction low crossing at 4.172. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 4.104.

The March S&P 500 closed lower due to light profit taking on Thursday as it consolidated some of this week's rally. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Friday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If March extends this year's rally into uncharted territory, upside targets will be hard to project. If March renews the decline off November's high, the reaction low crossing at 1738.70 is the next downside target. First resistance is today's high crossing at 1806.10. Second resistance is unknown. First support is Monday's low crossing at 1755.00. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 1738.70.

Gold closed lower on Thursday renewing the decline off August's high. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Friday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If February renews the decline off August high, June's low crossing at 1187.90 is the next downside target. Closes above last Tuesday's high crossing at 1267.50 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted. First resistance is last Tuesday's high crossing at 1267.50. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 1294.70. First support is today's low crossing at 1190.00. Second support is June's low crossing at 1187.90.

COT Fund fav coffee closed lower on Thursday as it consolidates some of the rally off November's low. The low range close set the stage for a steady to lower opening on Friday. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If March extends this month's rally, the reaction high crossing at 12.10 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 11.04 would confirm that a short term top has been posted.

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Mid Week Market Summary for Wednesday December 11th

The S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If March renews this year's rally into uncharted territory upside targets will be hard to project. Multiple closes below last Wednesday's low crossing at 1774.80 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is November's high crossing at 1805.50. Second resistance is unknown. First support is last Wednesday's low crossing at 1774.80. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 1769.00.

Crude oil closed lower due to profit taking on Wednesday as it consolidated some of the rally off November's low. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term. If January extends the rally off November's low, the 50% retracement level of the August-November decline crossing at 99.87 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 95.16 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is today's high crossing at 98.75. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of the August-November decline crossing at 99.87. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 95.16. Second support is November's low crossing at 91.77.


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Natural gas closed sharply higher on Wednesday and above the 62% retracement level of this year's decline crossing at 4.307 as it extends the rally off November's low. The high range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If January extends the rally off November's low, the 75% retracement level of this year's decline crossing at 4.487 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.902 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is today's high crossing at 4.340. Second resistance is the 75% retracement level of this year's decline crossing at 4.487. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 4.082. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.902.

Gold closed lower as it consolidated some of on Tuesday rally but remains above the 20 day moving average crossing at 1250.50. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If February extends Tuesday's rally, the reaction high crossing at 1294.70 is the next upside target. If February renews the decline off August' high, June's low crossing at 1187.90 is the next downside target. First resistance is Tuesday's high crossing at 1267.50. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 1294.70. First support is last Friday's low crossing at 1210.10. Second support is June's low crossing at 1187.90.

Silver closed higher on Wednesday as it extended the rally off last Wednesday's low. The low range close set the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI remain bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If January extends this week's rally, the reaction high crossing at 20.805 is the next upside target. If January renews the decline off October's high, June's low crossing at 18.615 is the next downside target. First resistance is today's high crossing at 20.430. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 20.805. First support is last Wednesday's low crossing at 18.900. Second support is June's low crossing at 18.615.

The U.S. Dollar closed lower on Wednesday as it extends the decline off November's high. The mid range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If March extends the decline off November's high, October's low crossing at 79.35 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.82 would confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.82. Second resistance is November's high crossing at 81.73. First support is today's low crossing at 79.87. Second support is October's low crossing at 79.35.

The Japanese Yen closed higher due to short covering on Wednesday. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening when Thursday's night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but are neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If March extends the decline off October's high, weekly support crossing at .9640 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at .9857 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is last Thursday's high crossing at .9845. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at .9857. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at .9678. Second support is weekly support crossing at .9640.

Coffee closed lower on Wednesday. The low range close set the stage for a steady to lower opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. Closes above the reaction high crossing at 11.29 are needed to renew the rally off November's low. If March renews last week's decline, November's low crossing at 10.41 is the next downside target.

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While our trading partner Adam Hewsion was reviewing his energy portfolio this morning, he stopped and looked at the chart for Exxon Mobile (NYSE:XOM). He immediately noticed major resistance coming in at the $95 level. Can Exxon break through this major resistance level and take off to the upside?

He measured from the resistance at $95 all the way down to the low in July of 2010, the difference is around $35. If he then added $35 to the breakout point, it takes us to his target zone of $130 per share for Exxon. Now remember, the market must move over the $95 level for this to happen.

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Mid Week COT Market Summary for Thursday November 14th

December Nymex crude oil Stochastics and the RSI are diverging but have turned bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If December extends the decline off August's high, the 75% retracement level of the April-August rally crossing at 91.54 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.14 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 94.18. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.14. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 92.86. Second support is the 75% retracement level of the April-August rally crossing at 91.54.

December Henry natural gas trades lower as it consolidates some of the rally off last Tuesday's low. Stochastics and the RSI are neutral to bullish signaling that a low might be in or is near. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.623 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. If December renews this year's decline, weekly support crossing at 3.178 is the next downside target. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 3.623. Second resistance is the reaction high crossing at 3.835. First support is last Tuesday's low crossing at 3.379. Second support is weekly support crossing at 3.178.

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December gold was higher due to short covering on Wednesday night as it consolidates some of the decline off October's high. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If December extends the decline off October's high, October's low crossing at 1251.00 is the next upside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 1316.40 are needed to confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 1294.80. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1316.40. First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 1275.80. Second support is October's low crossing at 1251.00.

The December U.S. Dollar traded higher in Wednesday evenings trading but remains below the 38% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 81.41. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signaling that sideways to higher prices are possible near term. If December extends the rally off October's low, the 50% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 82.14 is the next upside target. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.26 would confirm that a short term top has been posted. First resistance is last Friday's high crossing at 81.58. Second resistance is the 50% retracement level of the July-October decline crossing at 82.14. First support is the 10 day moving average crossing at 80.96. Second support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 80.26.

How much lower can COT favorite Coffee go? December coffee closed down 295 points at 102.85 cents on Wednesday. Prices closed nearer the session low and scored a bearish “outside day” down on the daily bar chart. The coffee bears have the solid overall near term technical advantage.

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