World Market Analysis: 28th May 2010
India
We had a fairly good week with Nifty and Sensex both closing in the green. Last session saw the markets rising on low volumes as compared to previous days. Though too much should not be read into this, but still in the overall picture this does form an important element. If we study the internals of the market, there is no reason to believe that there is strength underneath. CNX 100, CNX IT, CNX Bankex, CNX Midcap, CNX Nifty Junior, CNX Defty and CNX 500 all remain weak (Price structure). Neither of the Indices are showing divergences or signs of potential strength. One thing however must be noted that the previous three sessions have been positive price wise. Since the signals were confusing, I decided to dig deep to analyze whats happening around the world.
Global Indexes
Since this correction in world markets has so much to do with Europe and China, I decided to start with Europe and see whats going on there. European markets were down and battered in the previous 3-4 weeks and common sense (in technicals) would suggest that they were due for a up swing. On close inspection, I found that there are 6 Major European Indexes which have formed a huge positive divergence between indicators and prices (Austria, Cac, Ftse, Dax,Belgium, Switzerland, Turkey and Spain). Furthermore in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia have formed positive divergences.
India and U.S.
Surprisingly, Indian indices and the U.S. indices remain relatively weak. This is where we need to put our common sense to test. The entire correction began due to sentiment dampening all across the globe. This was largely due to Europe and China. When European and Major Asian Indices (closely linked to China) are showing positive divergence, it is more likely that the following week could see further upside. Globally when so many indices begin to show positive divergence, the signals need to be noted. Hence, the bias for next week does remain towards positive side.
What about medium term?
Well, on medium term horizon, currently there is no Global index which is in a Buy mode. Hence, the above mentioned points to remain valid for a week or two. On broader scale though, things havent changed that much. We still remain weak and we need to see whether the current upmove can take us into the Buying territory.
Lets see how things shape up. Weekends here and its time for me to get ready and hit some good restaurant/bar.
Have fun and Tc.