U.S. Tech Sector Setting Up For A Momentum Breakout Move

 | Feb 12, 2019 04:45PM ET

Our research team has warned that the precious metals market would enter a 30-45 day rotational price trend back on January 28, 2019. On January 16, 2019, we suggested that the upside price move in the U.S. stock market had reached initial upside target zones and suggested that price pullback would be healthy near these levels. Today, we are warning that the markets are poised for a momentum breakout move that is setting up after the minor pullback in most U.S. stock sectors last week.

There are a number of news factors that support both our analysis of the precious metals market and the failure of stock analysis. First, we have the opportunity for the U.S. government to agree to and pass a funding bill that removes uncertainty for many months. If the government is able to pass a longer-term funding bill that eliminates pricing pressures and fears in the markets, the U.S. stock market could breakout to the upside on a new momentum move very quickly. Second, if the U.S.-China trade issues are resolved, in any substantial form, and trade begins to normalize over the next 6+ months, this could add even more fuel to the upside of the market and create a boost of momentum for almost all sectors.

The big question remains, which side of the fence will this news fall to and what will the likely outcome be in the U.S. stock market?

We continue to believe a massive capital shift is taking place throughout the globe. Investors and traders are continually seeking safety and returns for their capital. Even the emerging markets present a unique opportunity right now, although they also present a high degree of risk. We believe any news related to the U.S. government funding and/or the U.S.-China trade issues will result in a new momentum rally in U.S. stocks, potentially resulting in a 4-8% upside rally.

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Right now, unless some news solidifies regarding either of the two news events, we believe a downside price rotation is still in the cards starting next week and could last 15-25 days. Should some news hit the wires that alleviates the uncertainty and concerns, then the downside expectations we have may be muted or failed expectations.

Take a look at this daily NASDAQ chart with our Adaptive Fibonacci price modeling system. It is easy to see the Fibonacci projected target levels clustering near the $6,700 level. It is also easy to see the upside (RED) projected level near $7,000. Fibonacci theory teaches us that price is constantly seeking out new highs or new lows. Over the past few days, the price has settled into a range between $6,840 and $7,038. Given Fibonacci price theory rules, price MUST attempt either a new high or a new low outside this range.

Our research suggests that a new price low is the highest probability outcome at this time (unless news hits to change the environment within the markets). Therefore, we still believe the downside price levels near $6,700 are the immediate target levels for the NQ with an “exception” being the “Upside Breakout Zone”. This upside breakout/rally zone qualifies as the opposite condition to our expectations. If news breaks and the market does begin a momentum rally based on the news, then this upside zone will qualify for a Long Entry Zone with a potential for a very quick 2-5% upside potential.