FTSE UK Stocks Index Recovers All of Brexit Losses

It was one week ago on Brexit referendum vote eve, when the Bremain camp appeared a guaranteed win. After smart and pretty UK MP Jo Cox was assassinated, the polls strongly favored Bremain. However, on Friday morning, 6/24/16, Brexit wins and Britain decides to exit the European Union. All Hades breaks loose in global markets.

The FTSE (footsie) collapses to 5800 on that fateful Friday but recovers one-half of that loss within one hour since it occurs within one 60-minute candlestick. Trading is choppy and violent after that working towards a low late Monday, 6/27/16. A W pattern bottom forms. Say, the base is 6K and breakout area at 6.2K, to keep the math simple for Keystone's simple mind, would target 6.4K which has been essentially tagged satisfying the W pattern.

The purple line shows that the FTSE has recovered all its losses after the Brexit spank down. The hourly charts are negatively diverging so a  near-term top is likely for the FTSE in the hours ahead. Brexit, schmegzit. Life goes on in a central banker-controlled stock market. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added 12:12 PM EST (5:12 PM London; 6:12 PM Frankfurt): BOE Governor Carney proclaims that a rate cut and stimulus will likely be provided in August. The pound drops and the FTSE catapults higher taking European stocks and indexes, and the US markets higher. The central bankers are the market. Kneel and worship at their feet! Sound the seven trumpets! The Carney Rally sends the FTSE to the highs of the year. European indexes closed about 45 minutes ago. The FTSE is up +2.3% to 6504 overtaking the 6.5K level. That definitely satisfies the W pattern above. The charts will have to price-in the new dovishness from the Bank of England that creates a Thursday orgy. All Hail the central bankers! The money masters that control global markets. The central bankers are modern-day God's!

VIX Volatility Daily Chart Battle for 200-Day MA

The VIX continues creating theatrics at or near the 200-day MA at 18.03. The VIX is under the 200-day signaling bullish markets for the near and short term ahead, however, the battle continues and markets remain erratic and unstable. In three days, the VIX has dropped from near-27 down to 16. The lower volatility provides rocket fuel for stocks. Bulls are celebrating as long as the VIX stays under 18.03. Bears got nothing unless they push VIX above 18.03.

The Keybot the Quant algorithm is long the market and one parameter currently being tracked is VIX 16.17. The algo deems the 16.17 as a key bull-bear line in the sand. If the VIX falls under 16.17, the bears are toast and the bulls will take stocks far higher. Market bears must prevent a sub 16.17 number with all their might to remain in the game.

Thus, above 18.03 is uber bearish for the stock market. Between 16.17 and 18.03 the bulls and bears are fighting it out with stocks maintaining a positive bias. Under 16.17 and the bulls rule the stock market. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added 12:08 PM EST on Thursday, 6/30/16: The bears are punched in the face again. VIX collapses under 16 to 15.86. LOD 15.29. The low volatility creates rocket fuel for the stock market. Bears are toast unless they move the VIX back above 16.17 pronto.

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SKEW Index and SPX S&P 500 Weekly Charts

The SKEW spikes strongly higher over the last week on par with the peak before the late December-January-early February stock market selloff. The Skew represents protection against rare but extreme events. The peak in the SKEW is also on par with market tops from 2014. What do you think will happen?This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Keybot the Quant Turns Bullish

Keystone's proprietary trading algorithm, Keybot the Quant, flips back to the long side at SPX 2053. Choppy market action continues. Bulls need higher banks (stress tests after the closing bell) and lower volatility to provide further upside fuel. Bears need lower chip and retail stocks to stall the rally. Stay alert for a whipsaw back to the downside which would occur if the chips and retail stocks start selling off. More information is found at Keybot's site;

Keybot the Quant

SPX S&P 500 3-Minute Chart Sideways Symmetrical Triangle Breakout

There is a key moving average support/resistance cluster at 2021-2027. The key 12-month MA is at 2027 and decides whether the stock market is in a cyclical bull market or cyclical bear.  At 2032, a cyclical bull market is signaled for the weeks and months ahead although the battle at this 2027 level may continue. The 10-month MA is 2024. The 200-day MA and 50-week MA are both at 2021. The 150-day MA is 2022. The brown lines show this critical 2021-2027 area. Bulls win big above 2027. Bears win big under 2021. Price played inside the brown channel all day long. The move out the bottom channel rail before lunch time was a fake-out move to trap bears. Price returned inside the brown channel and is now breaking out the top.

The purple sideways symmetrical triangle was in play all day long and resolved to the upside. The vertical side is from 13 to 15 handles, thus, with the breakout from 2021, the upside target is 2034-2036 to satisfy the triangle pattern. The 100-week MA is 2036. The 100-day MA is 2035. Very strong price support levels for the SPX are 2057, 2046, 2042, 2032, 2022, 2019, 2011.

Thus, the key 2021-2027 cluster was violated to the upside making for happy bulls. The next area of strong resistance is at 2032-2036 (blue lines). Price is at 2033 attacking this new resistance zone. Bulls will be drinking champagne if they jump above 2036. Bears will rejoice if they can push the S&P 500 back under 2027 and preferably 2021. The drama continues. The HOD over the last few minutes is at 2034.36; pay attention to this level. Stocks are in a cyclical bull market (weeks and months) as long as the SPX stays above the 12-month MA at 2027. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added 3:26 PM EST: Whoopsies, daisies. The SPX is retreating from the 2034+ high to 2028. The drama and theatrics continue. Price has technically satisfied the triangle pattern's 2034-2036 goal, barely, however, a move to 2036 cannot yet be dismissed.

Note Added 4:05 PM EST: The SPX ends the session at....... wait for it...... 2036. The fight at the 2032-2036 range continues tomorrow. Above 2036 and the bulls will begin a sustainable rally higher. Bears need to hold the line at 2036 or they will fold like a cheap suit.

Note Added 3:44 PM EST on Wednesday, 6/29/16: Bears folded like a cheap suit. The SPX ran to 2067 resistance, and punched up through, so 2072 is next. Price prints a HOD at 2073.13 and currently prints 2070. The bears are trying to hold the 2072 resistance.

SPX S&P 500 Monthly Chart 12 MA Cross Battle Between Bulls and Bears for Cyclical Market Control

One of Keystone's key cyclical market signals triggered yesterday. The SPX drops under the critical 12-month MA at 2027 signaling a cyclical (weeks and months) bear market ahead. When this failed yesterday, a trap door opened to send the SPX sub 2K. Of course, as the chart displays, the battle continues and the bulls are trying to regain their cyclical glory. For now, the bears are in charge of the path ahead through the summer but the fight for the 12-mth MA is ongoing. The 10-mth MA is another key level used by old-timer's and programmed into many algo's. The 10-mth MA is at 2024. Bears are happy to see the 10 MA under the 12 MA albeit marginally. Bulls need to see the 10 cross above the 12 to point to higher prices ahead.

The 200-day MA is 2021 and the 50-week MA is 2021. Do you think the 2021-2027 cluster is key? Obviously, it is uber importante.  Bulls win big above 2027. Bears win big below 2021. Both sides suffer bloody noses between 2021-2027 as they battle for all the marbles determining the direction for stocks for the months ahead.

The chart is bear-friendly with price stalled at the top and indicators weakening (negative divergence). The indicators, however, are staggering sideways and as evidenced by today's rally, the central bankers are powerful and can rally markets at will. The RSI did not want to slip into bear territory under 50% so watch that as a key indicator for the months ahead. Also the MACD cross remains bearish; watch that closely.

The brown circles show distribution taking place. Each time that stocks rallied for the month, the following month the dumb retail money including Ma and Pa Kettle, Aunt Edna and Joe Sixpack, would rush in to buy the hype thinking that they are very smart. The institutions and hedge funds distribute shares to these suckers as reflected by the higher volumes. Rinse and repeat. After the last couple years, many retail investors are heavily exposed to the long side in stocks and comically very proud of the bag they are holding; they hope that the stocks will regain the levels where the long trades were entered. Hope is not a strategy. Any investor or trader hoping and praying for a stock market rally better see SPX above 2027, otherwise, you are toast.

The monthly charts receive new numbers on Thursday for EOM. The SPX started June at 2097 so the month may finish negative. Anything can happen, however, over the next three days. Watch the 12-month MA; this major cyclical signal tells you the market direction ahead for the intermediate term; currently bearish but only by a few dollars. The SPX is at 2021 at 10:40 AM EST Tuesday morning, 6/28/16. The battle continues. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added 10:58 AM EST: The SPX prints 2020. Are the bears planning to flex their muscles lower, or are they only teasing a failure of the critical moving average cluster at 2021-2027? Bulls need to push price higher immediately or they are going to fall down the basement steps.

Note Added 3:04 PM EST: Stocks launch higher in an afternoon rally. The SPX jumps 31 points, +1.6%, to 2032. Oil is rising helping to boost stocks. The bulls are now in charge with a cyclical bull market rally ahead with the SPX above 2027. Bears need to push the SPX under 2027 pronto or they got nothing. This battle may not yet be over.

Keybot the Quant Turns Bearish

Keystone's trading algo, Keybot the Quant, flips back to the bear side at SPX 2054. The last trade takes a haircut since markets crashed after the Brexit vote. Copper and semiconductors are key next week. The pivot up or down of JJC from 24.11 on Monday morning will likely dictate stock market direction. More informatinon is found on Keybot's site;

Keybot the Quant

SKEW Index Weekly Chart

The SKEW is venturing to levels where prior market highs were identified. The SKEW is a useful intermediate-term tool. The red circles show stock market highs and the green circles are stock market bottoms. Looking at the red circles at or above the red line, the selloffs were 60 SPX points, 125 points, 80 points and 220 points. The average is a 121 point loss in the S&P 500. Throwing out the largest and smallest is an average of a 102 point drop in the SPX. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

VIX Volatility Daily Chart Battle at the 200 MA

The VIX 200-day MA is a key short term market signal where bulls are the winner below and bears win above. The 200-day MA is at 18.13 and the VIX launched to 21.17 in today's trade favoring the market bears going forward. However, the Brexit vote is tomorrow and volatility may react violently over the next couple days, so all bets are off until the Brexit result is known. Bears rule above 18.13. Bulls rule under 18.13.

The Keybot the Quant trading algorithm is long currently and tracking VIX 16.40 (purple line). The stock market will move strongly higher if the VIX drops under 16.40. If stocks rally strongly but the VIX does not move under 18.13, stocks will roll back over to the downside. If the rally continues and the VIX keeps moving lower, market bears are okay as long as they do not allow 16.40 to fail. Under 16.40 and the bears are toast. Above 18.13 and bulls are toast. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added 9:57 AM EST on Thursday morning, 6/23/16: Another wild day is on tap. The bears are slapped in the face with a bull rally after the opening bell. The VIX drops to 17.73 well under the 200-day MA at 18.10 so the bulls rule. But if you blinked, you missed the quick spike higher as traders seek downside protection. The VIX jumps to 18.50 back above the 200-day at 18.10 so stocks retreat off the highs. Market bears are fine as long as they keep the VIX above 18.10. Current VIX print is 18.27. The battle continues.

Note Added 11:14 AM EST on Thursday morning, 6/23/16: The VIX drops under 18.10 to 18.04. The bulls slap the bears in the face. Slap, slap. The VIX continues lower under 18 to 17.96 so stocks float higher. The battle at the 200-day MA will likely continue through tomorrow when the Brexit vote outcome is known.

Keybot the Quant Turns Bullish

Keystone's trading algo, Keybot the Quant, flips long yesterday at SPX 2098. The algo, however, already wants to whipsaw back to the short side. Markets are erratic and unstable ahead of the Brexit referendum vote on Thursday. Watch RTH 76.06 and XLF 22.93 to gauge the strength of any stock market rally. As always, more information is found at Keybot's site;

Keybot the Quant

Keybot the Quant Turns Bearish

Keystone's proprietary trading algorithm, Keybot the Quant, flips to the bear side today at about 3 in the afternoon at SPX 2084. Weakness in the financials and higher volatility created the push lower in stocks. Market bears need RTH under 76.14 (now at 76.18) and another leg lower will occur for the stock market. Market bulls need XLF above 23.12 (now at 23.00) to stop the market selling and create stability and begin a relief rally. Watch the banks and retail stocks; one of them will flinch and provide the market direction answer ahead. As always, more information is found at Keybot's site;

Keybot the Quant

SPX (S&P 500) 60-Minute Chart 200 EMA Cross

Just as the 2-hour chart was highlighting a couple days ago, the one-hour chart above formed negative divergence (red lines), along with a rising wedge pattern and overbot stochastics, which created the spank down off the top. Price is in a downward-sloping channel testing the top trend line as the new week of trading begins. A Tweezer Bottom occurs during the last two candlesticks, however, the MACD line is weak and bleak wanting to see another low in price. The RSI is not yet oversold either so the door is open for more downside in price. The oversold stochastics helped to bounce price into the closing bell during the last 45 minutes late Friday.

One of Keystone's key short-term trading signals is the 200 EMA on the 60-minute now at 2084. Price is above signaling bullish markets for the hours and days ahead, however, note that price is coming down and as mentioned probably wants to test the critical 200 EMA for a bounce or die decision. Note how important this level is when price was rallying higher one month ago. The SPX tapped twice on the 200 EMA bumping its head against this ceiling but could not move above and then on the third try, whammo, punches up through the 200 EMA and catapults stocks to more highs (green circle). The same thing can happen in reverse if the 2084 fails so watch it like a hawk this week since it dictates stock market direction. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

Note Added Monday, 6/13/16, at 10:18 AM EST: The US stock market is open less than one  hour and trading relatively flat after an initial dip. LOD 2088. The SPX has not threatened the 200 EMA on the 60-minute now at 2084.18. Also watch the VIX 200-day MA at 18.39. VIX is at 18.30 a hair on the bull side. Stock market trouble will occur if VIX moves above 18.39. Market bulls are fine if VIX remains under 18.39. Watch it closely. If VIX moves higher into bear territory above 18.39, stocks will be dropping, so then watch for the potential test of the 200 EMA at 2084.

Note Added on 6/13/16 at 10:23 AM EST: SPX 2095. VIX 18.27. The VIX 18.39 level tells you everything you need to know to begin the new week of trading.

Note Added on 6/13/16 at 8:17 PM EST: The VIX catapulted higher well above 18.39 so you knew the fix was in to reward the bears. The SPX moved lower to test the important 200 EMA at 2084.26 and failed creating market mayhem. Watch 2084 since price may come back up for a back kiss and bounce or die decision. Market bulls can redeem themselves if they move SPX back above 2084. The bears will create more and more stock market carnage each day the SPX is under 2084.

SPX (S&P 500) Support, Resistance (S/R), Moving Averages and Other Important Levels for Trading the Week of 6/13/16

SPX (S&P 500) support, resistance (S/R), moving averages and other important levels are provided for the trading week of 6/13/16. Levels shown in bold are strong resistance and support. Bold and underlined levels are very strong and important S/R.

For 2016, the intraday high for this year is 2120.55 on 6/8/16 and the closing high for this year is 2119.12 on 6/8/16. The intraday low for this year is 1810.10 on 2/11/16 and the closing low thus far this year is 1829.08 on 2/11/16. The intraday low in 2015 was 1867.01 on 8/24/15 and intrayear closing low for 2015 was 1867.61 on 8/25/15. Obviously, a failure under the 1810-1868 zone would lead to a catastrophic path ahead for stocks.

The SPX has exploded higher for nearly four months off the February low. Pay close attention to the 2110-2123 resistance zone; this would be the last chance area for bears to stop the stock market from marching towards new all-time highs above 2135 heading towards 2150.

The VIX remains under the 200-day MA at 18.45 so the bears are not too worried about the market pull back last Friday. However, the Keybot the Quant algorithm, Keystone’s proprietary trading algo, identifies VIX 16.58 as a key bull-bear level and the VIX is above at 17.03 creating market bearishness. If VIX falls under 16.58, the market bulls are fine and the upside in equities will resume. If VIX moves above 18.45, stock market carnage begins.

This week is OpEx Quadruple Witching on Friday. During OpEx weeks, stocks are typically positive from a Tuesday low to a Wednesday high. The critical FOMC rate decision is on Wednesday afternoon, 6/15/16, and will create market volatility. Equities are typically bullish moving into a Fed meeting; this jives with the OpEx seasonality. Thus, if the week is calm without major news events the background current of the market would create buoyancy from a Tuesday low into the Fed decision Wednesday afternoon.

The SPX is above the 200 EMA on the 1-hour chart at 2084 which signals bullishness for the hours and days ahead, however, price is moving lower as last week ended. If SPX fails at 2084, stocks will be falling rapidly down the rabbit hole. The SPX begins June at 2096.95 and the trading week starts at 2096.07 dead flat on the month thus far. The SPX is 52 points above the starting year number at 2044; the S&P 500 is up +2.5% on the year.

For Monday, 6/13/16, the bulls need to push above 2110 to accelerate the upside. The bears need to push under 2090 to accelerate the downside. A move through 2091-2109 is sideways action for Monday.

If the SPX pushes up through 2110, price will run higher to 2118 very quickly for a key test of this very strong resistance level. A move above 2118 and price will be at 2121-2123 in an instant and this would be the last chance for bears to prevent new all-time highs. If the SPX moves above 2123, then a move above 2135 will be very likely.

If the bears push under the strong 2089-2091 support, price will drop for a critical test of the 2083-2084 support and if this fails, stocks are in major trouble. That 200 EMA on the 60-minute at 2084 is a very important level which signals bullishness now with price at 2096 but will signal very bad things ahead if it fails.

Looking at the near-term picture the strongest price support/resistance is 2135, 2131, 2129, 2126, 2121-2123, 2118, 2110, 2102, 2094, 2091, 2089, 2083, 2081, 2079, 2074, 2072, 2067, 2061, 2057, 2046, 2042, 2032, 2022, 2019, 2011, 2002, 1997, 1993 and 1985-1988.

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2135 (5/20/15 All-Time Intraday High: 2134.72)

2133 (7/20/15 Intraday High 2132.82)

2131 (5/21/15 All-Time Closing High: 2130.82)

2130 (6/22/15 Intraday High 2129.87)

2129

2128 (7/20/15 Closing High: 2128.28)

2126 (4/27/15 Intraday High: 2125.92)

2124 (6/23/15 Closing High: 2124.20)

2123

2121 (4/24/15 Intraday High: 2120.92) (6/8/16 Intraday High for 2016: 2120.55)

2120.55 Previous Week’s High

2120 (2/25/15 Intraday High: 2119.59)

2119 (6/8/16 Closing High for 2016: 2119.12)

2118 (4/24/15 Closing High: 2117.69)

2117 (3/2/15 Closing High: 2117.39)

2116 (11/3/15 Intraday High: 2116.48)

2114

2113

2111

2110 (11/3/15 Closing High; 2109.79)

2109.57 Friday HOD

2109

2108

2105

2104 (12/2/15 Intraday High: 2104.27)

2103 (12/2/15 Closing High: 2102.63)

2102

2100

2099

2097

2096.95 June Begins Here

2096.07 Friday Close – Monday Starts Here

2094 (12/29/14 Intraday High: 2093.55)

2093

2092

2091 (12/29/14 Closing High: 2090.57)

2089.96 Friday LOD

2089.96 Previous Week’s Low

2089

2086

2084

2083.99 (200 EMA on 60-Minute Chart a Keystone Market Turn Signal)

2083

2082.86 (20-day MA)

2081

2080

2079 (12/5/14 Intraday High: 2079.47)

2077

2076.37 (50-day MA)

2076 (11/28/14 Intraday High: 2075.76)

2075 (12/5/14 Closing High: 2075.37)

2074

2073 (11/26/14 Closing High: 2072.83)

2072

2071 (11/21/14 Intraday High: 2071.46)

2069

2067

2065

2064

2063

2061

2057

2056 (11/18/14 Intraday High: 2056.08)

2053

2052

2050

2047.01 (20-month MA)

2046 (11/13/14 Intraday High: 2046.18)

2044 (12/31/15 Closing High: 2043.94)

2043.94 Trading for 2016 Begins Here

2042

2040

2038

2034

2033.17 (100-week MA)

2032.53 (12-month MA; a Keystone Cyclical Signal) (the cliff)

2032

2031.43 (10-month MA)

2030

2024.20 (50-week MA)

2023.35 (20-week MA)

2023

2022.20 (150-day MA; the Slope is a Keystone Cyclical Signal)

2022

2019 (9/19/14 Intraday High: 2019.26)

2017

2015.23 (100-day MA)

2014.56 (200-day MA)

2011 (9/18/14 Closing High: 2011.36) (9/4/14 Intraday High: 2011.17)

2007 (9/5/14 Closing High: 2007.71)

2005 (8/26/14 Intraday High: 2005.04)

2003 (8/29/14 Closing High: 2003.37)

2002

1998

1997

1995

1993 (1/15/15 Closing Low: 1992.67)

1991 (7/24/14 Intraday Top: 1991.39)

1988 (7/24/14 Closing High: 1987.98)

1987

1986 (7/3/14 Intraday Top: 1985.59)

1985 (7/3/14 Closing High: 1985.44)

1983

1982

1981 (2/2/15 Intraday Low: 1980.90)

1980

1979

1978

1977

1973

1970

1969

1968 (6/24/14 Intraday Top: 1968.17)

1965

1964

1963 (6/20/14 Closing High: 1962.87)

1961

1959.92 (150-week MA)

1958

1956 (6/9/14 Intraday Top: 1955.55)

1951 (6/9/14 Closing High: 1951.27)

1949

1948

1943

1942

1937

1936

1931

1928

1924 (5/30/14 Intraday Top: 1924.03) (5/13/14 Closing High: 1923.57)

1920

1917

1914

1912

1910

1906

1902 (5/13/14 Intraday Top: 1902.17)

1901

1897 (5/13/14 Closing High: 1897.45) (4/4/14 Intraday Top: 1897.28)

1891 (4/2/14 Closing High: 1890.90)

1889

1886

1885

1884 (3/21/14 Intraday Top: 1883.97) (3/7/14 Intraday Top: 1883.57)

1882

1879

1878 (3/7/14 Closing High: 1878.04)

1877

1874

1873

1872

1870

1868 (8/25/15 Closing Low: 1867.61)

1867 (8/24/15 Intraday Low: 1867.01)

1865

1862

1859 (1/20/16 Closing Low: 1859.33)

1855

1851 (1/15/14 Intraday Top: 1850.84)

1849 (12/31/13 Intraday High Top for 2013: 1849.44)

1848.98 (200-week MA)

1848 (1/15/14 Closing High: 1848.38) (12/31/13 Closing High for 2013: 1848.36)

1846

1845

1843

1841

1840

1839

1835

1831

1829 (2/11/16 Closing Low for 2016: 1829.08)

1828

1827

1824

1822.56 (50-month MA)

1820

1816

1814 (11/29/13 Intraday Top: 1813.55)

1812 (12/9/13 Intraday Top: 1811.52) (1/20/16 Intraday Low: 1812.29)

1810 (2/11/16 Intraday Low for 2016: 1810.10)

1809 (12/9/13 Closing Top: 1808.37)

1808

1807 (11/27/13 Closing Top: 1807.23)

1806

1803

1801

1800

1799 (11/18/13 Intraday Top: 1798.82)

1798 (11/15/13 Closing Top: 1798.18)

1796

1793

1791

1788

TNX 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Lowest Close at 1.64% Since December 2012

The 10-year yield continues lower to 1.63% ending the week at 1.64% at a new record low going back to December 2012 (brown line). The intraday low yield this year is 1.56% in February so that level deserves respect. Yields will tumble lower if 1.56% fails. Lower yields maintain the ongoing deflationary vibe.

The neon blue lines show the downward-sloping channel in play with price at a lower trend line. Price has also violated the lower standard deviation band so the middle band at 1.81% and falling is in play. The indicators clearly show universal positive divergence over the last five months with an oversold Williams down at -97% (this indicator is overextended to the downside so yields should pop).

The yields appear too risky to trade right now. The TNX daily chart is setting up with positive divergence but the near term (hours and a couple days) are hinting at lower lows in yield. The 10-year yield may base this week in the near-term and provide a trade for higher yields, so an ETF like TBT would be in play for a long trade, or short the TLT. Keystone has no trade in these ETF's and probably will not play in this arena. Speculators may consider a TBT long trade, however, say beginning some time this week. It can be scaled into as yield searches for a temporary bottom in the near-term. If  you enjoyed gains in TLT over the last few months, it would be prudent to begin scaling out. Take the profits and sip some lemonade while lounging in the hammock out back.

Caution is required since sometimes charts can quickly breakdown from oversold conditions rather than bounce. These events occur during dramatic market upheavals so respect has to be maintained for further downside in yields. The monthly TNX chart hints that the 1.45%-1.65% area is where yield will base during the summer and then recover. Yields will probably head dead flat sideways for many months to come perhaps well into 2017.

The expectation is for yields to perhaps base this coming week, then move higher over the next few weeks (lower note and bond prices higher yields) say into July and August, then roll over to the downside say August-October, and that would be the long-term base for yields, say in the 1.45%-1.65% area, and then yields move sideways to sideways higher for the foreseeable future emphasizing sideways. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

SPX S&P 500 Tanks on UK Poll Indicating Brexit is Favored

On Friday afternoon, 6/10/16, at 1:25 PM EST (6:25 PM London; 7:25 PM Frankfurt), with stocks already trolling near the day's lows, an ORB International poll in the UK indicates 55% in favor of the Brexit (Britain exiting the European Union) while only 45% in favor of the Bremain (Britain remaining in the EU). The majority of Brit’s want to exit the European Union despite all the jawboning and fear-mongering by political leaders. US stocks collapse when the news hit the wires (red circle). European trading is closed for the week and unable to react to the poll until Monday.

If the Brexit vote wins, other nations will want to leave the EU, and Europe will become more disjointed rather than united. However, no one can blame Britain for wanting to reclaim its sovereignty. Once you join committees and organizations, you are choosing to sail with that ship of fools. Nonetheless, a Brexit will likely create harm to European and international economies and markets. The bookies are always more accurate and they continue to give a slight edge to the Bremain voters.

At 1:31 PM, stocks continue the retreating. The S&P 500 is down 17 points, -0.8%, to 2098. The Dow is down 104 points at 17881 the 18K level now a memory. The Nasdaq is down 52 points and the Russell 2000 down 14 points. VIX 16.31. The bund printed at a record low 0.019% a whisker from negative rates as global investors lose confidence in the central banks and seek safe havens. If confidence in central bankers is lost, all will be lost.

Telecom, consumer staples and utility stocks lead higher each perceived as a safe defensive play that receives a dividend. Investors hiding out in these tickers will likely have their heads handed to them if the stock market turns south. Normal expected business and economic cycles no longer apply due to the nearly-eight years of obscene Keynesian money printing by central bankers. New bubbles exist across nearly all asset classes due to the market distortions created by the central bankers. Consumer discretionary, financials and energy stocks lead lower. BAC -2.8%. C -2.9%. ZION -2.8%. RF -2.5%.

At 2 PM, stocks are sliding down the rabbit hole. The SPX is down 23 points, -1.1%, to 2092 under the 2.1K level. The Dow is down 162 points, -0.9%, to 17822. The Nasdaq loses 67 points, -1.4%, to 4891 under the 4.9K level. RUT -1.5%. TRAN -1.7%. VIX 16.86.

Euro 1.1254. Dollar/yen 106.76. Pound 1.4242. USD 94.58. WTIC 49.22. Brent 50.69. Gold 1277. Silver 17.35. Copper 2.0275.

At 2:20 PM EST with about 90 minutes of trading remaining in the day and week, the SPX is at 2090 falling 10 handles since the Brexit poll data hit the wires less than one hour ago. VIX 17.12. Stocks stumble around at the lows and then recover into the closing bell. How will the FTSE and other European stock indexes react Monday morning? This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

SPX S&P 500 2-Hour Chart Rising Wedge Overbot Negative Divergence Upper Band Violation

The drama continues with the S&P 500 2-hour chart. The tight standard deviation bands squeezed out a move higher that is running up the top band (pink). Since the upper band is violated a move back to the middle band at 2100 and rising is on the table as well as the lower band at 2086 and rising. The red lines show the rising wedge pattern (bearish), overbot stochastics and negative divergence across all indicators. A spank down should be on tap, however, note the slight long and strong juice over the last few hours (short green lines) that may keep price elevated for one or two more candlesticks (2 to 4 hours). The expectation is for a roll over in price to the downside to begin probably today. The bulls have been relentless with the ongoing stock market rally backed by dovish Fed talk, rising oil prices and lower volatility. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

PSQ Inverse Short ETF of the QQQ's 2-Hour Chart Oversold Falling Wedge Positive Divergence

Most of the inverse ETF charts exhibit similar characteristics. A stock market top is likely near as explained by the complacency and lack of fear in markets verified by the low put/calls, low volatility, high bullish and low bearish Investors Intelligence sentiment and the euphoric march to Dow 18K. The Dow Jones industrials may print 18K as this message is typed. Reaching that threshold may create more bullish joy.

The 2-hour PSQ chart, an inverse ETF against technology (it goes up if stocks go down) looks interesting from a long perspective. Keystone bot some opening a long PSQ trade and will give it a whirl for a little while. The falling wedge, oversold conditions and positive divergence are attractive for a long play and perhaps it will all come together as the uber bullish complacency creates a market top. Most any inverse ETF is in play now as the indexes potentially top out. Triple X ETF's should never be played; those instruments are designed to strip you out of your money. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.

CPC and CPCE Put/Call Ratios and SPX S&P 500 Daily Charts Signal Near-Term Market Top At Hand

The last few days, over the last week or so, the low CPCE put/call ratio has been highlighted. The uber low put/call ratios verify trader complacency and lack of fear which creates a market top. Any recent pull back in stocks, however, is met with dip-buyers. Of course, Fed Chair Yellen flapping her dovish wings every couple days provides equity joy and maintains buoyancy in stocks. The buoyant oil prices have been very key to sending stocks higher and commodities are moving higher on the lower dollar. So keep an eye on the US dollar index and oil going forward.

A few days ago when the low CPCE put/call was highlighted it was mentioned that the CPC had not yet come down for an uber low reading. The thought was that the CPCE would create a near-term pull back that may or may not have legs. For a nice top to be placed you want to see both put/call ratios (CPCE and CPC) at uber lows to firmly verify the trader complacency. Today the CPC obliges and drops to 0.74 consistent to where other notable stock market tops occurred.

The low put/calls indicate a near-term top is at hand. The CPCE has not been above the green line to signal fear and panic for over one month.

The low VIX also verifies the lack of fear in markets. In fact, Aunt Edna that had just placed her entire life savings in utility stocks just like the nice man on television said to do and she convinced Nephew Jake to take all of his hard-earned money saved from his construction job and place it long the spiders (SPY) and dividend paying stock ETF's (DVY and SDY). Investors Intelligence survey remains very  bullish with few bears which also verifies the lack of fear in markets along with the CPC, CPCE and VIX.

The expectation is for a significant sell off to begin any time any day forward. It would not be surprising if the stock market flushed down hard and fast knocking everyone out of their socks. The bulls are euphoric and convinced new highs are around the corner while the bears have given up hope for any down move their short-covering creating much of the recent oomph in stocks.

The stock market will peak at any hour forward and sell off until the put/calls print in the green circles in the right margin. When the put/calls move above the green lines, that will be a sturdy tradeable bottom where it will be time to flip long again and exit the shorts. It is prudent to have shorts on right now against the indexes; traders are much too fearless, relaxed and complacent. It is time for the bulls to take a turn in the barrel. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.