The Nasdaq traded down for yet another week. Finishing -3% for the week after trading in a 572 point range. Price in now sitting at the June 16th low to start the month of Oct. There is an h pattern in play which simply means price is has come back into key support setting up a potential reversal and short squeeze on any unforeseen positive news as traders are likely net short and positioned for a big drop. NINE 21 methodology does not confirm a break down until the 1.13 FibX is broken. A break below the 1.13 FibX however would be very bearish and likely lead to a panic sell off targeting the 2020 Peak. Below are some points I am considering.
• Price at June 16th low
• h pattern in play = short squeeze zone vs panic sell off
• Watch false breakdown zone for hard reversal
• RSI still above 20 = more downside potential
• VIX still below 36 = below max fear
• Break of 1.13 FibX negates bullish harmonic
• 2020 Peak in play below 1.13 FibX on panic selloff
• Early Oct still weak period for stocks
• Seasonal strength period begins Oct 9
• High bond yield & USD strength remain key data points
• Markets needs new information to rally.
• Non-Farm Payrolls wrap up week
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday US ISM Manufacturing & Fed heads speak
Tuesday US Factory orders, US JOLTS, Fed Heads
Wednesday US International Trade, US ISM Services PMI & US EIA Crude
Thursday ECB Meeting Minutes & US Jobless Claims
Friday US Unemployment Rate & Non Farm Payrolls
NOTABLE EARNINGS
Monday Nothing Notable
Tuesday Nothing Notable
Wednesday HELE
Thursday STZ, LEVI, CAG
Friday TLRY
BULLISH NOTES
Oversold conditions
RSI at 29
At June 16th low support
Max bearish sentiment = Short covering rally possible
Potential dovish commentary from Fed heads + Powell
Potential positive reaction to economic Data
Still in bullish harmonic reversal zone
Potential new month inflows
Potential drop in USD & bond yields
BEARISH NOTES
Below HTF 382 Fib
Below 9/21/55 emas
Max bearishness = self fulfilling prophecy syndrome
Potential Hawkish commentary from Fed Heads + Powell
Potential negative reaction to economic data
Potential failure of June 16th low & 1.13 FibX = panic sell off
2020 Peak within striking distance
Historically strong period for Nasdaq doesn’t start till Oct 9th
USD at 20 year high & 10 year yield touched 4%