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Caution Ahead July 22, 2018

July 20, 2018 – I’m seeing the early stages of Caution beginning here.  No “Red Flags”, but just a “Heads Up” to pay extra attention to market action this week. The reasons are: lethargic Money Flow and the recent price / volume action.  Looking at the chart below I note narrow range bars (red ellipse; buying=selling demand) and very low volume (red arrow; much below the red 20 day average line).

Is this just a pause where there is equilibrium and hence little movement or is it Lack of Demand?  Either is possible but the classical chart pattern is a “Coil”, where prices go nowhere in a tight range only to breakout suddenly in one direction or another.  Personally, I’m favoring a Lack of Demand, which means a soft / lower market.  But as we’ve seen, any news item could break this equilibrium effect.

The table below shows what sectors are doing in the short term; what to favor and what to avoid right now.  I’m waiting for the market to move and IF it goes lower I won’t wait to lighten up my longs.  A touch below 7746 would concern me, likely back to a light hedge for protection.
That’s it for now.  Perhaps the “Summer Doldrums” have set in; or not.   Just a word of Caution for now.  Have a good week.   …..  Tom  …..

Price chart by MetaStock; pie chart & table by http://www.HighGrowthStock.com. Used with permission.