Global markets are turning lower

8. Jan.

In the first week of 2024, major U.S. indices turned to the downside. Year-to-date, the Nasdaq 100 declined by about 2.2%, the S&P 500 by 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.3%, and the Russell 2000 by 3%. The situation is no better overseas, where in the Chinese market, major indices also slipped lower. In particular, the Hang Seng Index lost about 5.3%, the CSI 300 lost 3.7%, and the Shanghai Composite Index lost 3%. The same story also played out in Europe, where the DAX declined by about 1.7%, the UK100 by 0.8%, and the French CAC40 by 2.3%. On top of that, Europe saw a reacceleration of inflation, putting much anticipation on these numbers in the U.S. that are scheduled for release on Thursday. If inflation is also reaccelerating in the U.S., it will likely put pressure on the FED to keep conditions tight for longer than expected. As a result, this can lead to repricing in the markets.

Now, on the subject of technicals, there is a divergence between the price and RSI on the weekly graph. Simultaneously, the RSI is peaking below 70 points, which is a bearish sign. As for the daily chart, all RSI, MACD, and Stochastic continue to develop bearish structures, tilting the odds toward more weakness. Consequently, we will monitor the resistance near $4,700; if the price fails to regain ground above it (with at least two consecutive closes above it), it will be concerning.

Illustration 1.01

The red and green arrows on the weekly chart of SPX show the divergence between the price and the RSI.

Illustration 1.02

Illustration 1.02 displays the daily chart of the Hang Seng Index, which has been declining since 27th January 2023, erasing about 28.3% of its value. For the first week of the current year, the index is down approximately 5.3%

Illustration 1.04

Illustration 1.03 shows the CSI 300 on the daily graph. The CSI 300 has been declining since 18th February 2021, losing about 44.6% of its value.

Technical analysis
Daily time frame = Bearish
Weekly time frame = Slightly bearish

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