Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Consumer Confidence Drags Markets Lower

Lack of consumer confidence along with declining oil and gold prices contributed to the downward bias of the market yesterday.  Asian markets also declined on this news and the downward momentum appears to be continuing this morning.  Futures are negative along with the DAX indicating a down open.  The market condition scans have a slightly negative bias, but still not decisive enough for short selling.  The market bias indicators are building towards a statistical bounce in the next one to five days.

The TSX closed decisively below its 50 day moving average, largely on weakness in financial services but ADX remains low, indicating a sideways trend.  Caution is advised.  The US Market Indexes remain above their 50 day moving averages but are rapidly approaching this support level. 

US Durable Goods met expectations this morning, rising 1%.    GMAC is asking for more money, its 3rd time at the government trough, which is viewed negatively by market players.  Sherrit (S.to) earnings topped estimates along with Conoco Phillips (COP). 

Index
Change
%Change
Level
Phase
TSX
-181.34
-1.61%
11053.54
Warning
DJIA
+14.21
+0.14%
9882.17
Bullish
Nasdaq
-25.76
-1.20%
2116.09
Bullish
SP 500
-3.54
-0.33%
1063.41
Bullish
Russell 2000
-6.69
-1.13%
586.99
Bullish
NYSE
-28.05
-0.40%
6932.04
Bullish
Source: Telechart


Short Term market outlook:
Bias: Scans showing a slightly negative bias
Energy: weak
Primary Trend: sideways

Sector
Phase
Consumer Staples
Bullish
Healthcare
Warning
Technology
Bullish
Utilities
Warning
Energy
Bullish
Financials
Warning
Industrials
Bullish
Materials
Warning
Consumer Discretionary
Bullish
Source: Telechart 

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