Tuesday 11 March 2014

Dr Copper may need medical assistance

Whilst the US market saw only minor declines by the close, far more notable was the continuing weakness in Copper prices. The big $3 threshold remains critical, and if we see a few daily closes <3, then it will be a major sign of trouble.


Copper, monthly


Summary

So, Copper is on the slide, and the $3 threshold has already been briefly broken in overnight Sun/Monday Asia trading.

A few daily closes under $3, and the door will be wide open to the 2.25/00 zone. Such a drop would have huge implications for the precious metals...if not also Oil/Gas/Coal prices.


China remains a dire equity market


With the overnight drop of -2.9%, the Shanghai Comp' is back below the huge psy' level of 2000. There is now empty air to the 1750/1650 zone, right back to the collapse wave low of late 2008. I can only imagine the relentless horror the typical Chinese investor is still enduring. Six years, and still -65% or so from the 2007 peak.


Looking ahead

There isn't anything significant due tomorrow. Market will be free to dwell on any sporadic news, such as from Russia/Ukraine.

*next sig' Qe-pomo is not until Thursday.
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Goodnight from London