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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – October 13, 2018

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Since the beginning of 2018, the performance between Emerging Markets and Developed Markets diverged. Emerging Markets have underperformed the Developed Markets by around 15%. Two charts below show the relative performance ratio between EEM and ACWI and also the MSCI indices, MSCI Emerging Markets Index vs. MSCI World Markets Index. You can see the fluctuations on the ratio over the years.

2016-2017 was a period of EM outperformance. In the beginning of 2018, the ratio reversed sharply and the past 10 months resulted in a massive underperformance for the Emerging Markets. We might be at an inflection point as the ratio is now testing 2016 lows. Emerging Markets might start outperforming the Developed Markets once again. (The ratio is calculated by dividing two time series EEM & ACWI and indexing it to 1 on the 1st January 2018)

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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – September 29, 2018

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On Tuesday we had our members webinar and we discussed symmetrical triangles. We received very positive feedback from our members. A recorded version of the webinar will be uploaded on the website for our premium members. We will inform you via e-mail when it is on the Tech Charts website. During the Q&A section one of our members brought to my attention the possibility of labeling the symmetrical triangle chart pattern on the iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF (ACWI.O) as an ascending triangle. Ascending triangle has a bullish bias when compared with a symmetrical triangle. Given that the price respected the horizontal resistance at 74.8, I labelled the chart below with the ascending triangle interpretation. It is important to note that Global equities performance as measured by the iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF is going through an extreme low volatility period. Usually these type of low volatility periods are followed by strong directional movement. Price for the ACWI is still trading in a tight range between 70.8 and 74.8.

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A REVIEW ON ASIAN EQUITY BENCHMARKS

Every week Tech Charts Global Equity Markets report features some of the well-defined, mature classical chart patterns under a lengthy watchlist and the chart pattern breakout signals that took place during that week. Global Equity Markets report covers single stocks from developed, emerging and frontier markets, ETF’s and global equity indices. The report starts with a review section that highlights the important chart developments on global equity benchmarks. This blog post features part of the review section highlighting chart pattern developments on Asian equity benchmarks.

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Over the past few months two major breakdowns were featured on Asia equity markets. Both Korea Kospi 200 Index and Singapore Strait Times Index completed top formations and breached their long-term averages. Breakdowns also breached their multi-year upward trend line supports. Singapore Strait Times Index is now very close to its chart pattern price target at 3,100 levels. However, the index is in a steady downtrend and there is no evidence of a short-term bottom formation.

Korea Kospi 200 Index completed a year-long H&S top chart pattern after breaching the neckline at 304 levels. The index remains below its long-term average and in a steady downtrend. The year-long H&S top has an unmet price target at 273.7 levels.

China SSE 50 Index first breached its long-term average and then broke down its 4 year-long upward trend line at 2,615 levels. Last two month’s consolidation is possibly forming a symmetrical triangle that can act as a bearish continuation chart pattern. Strong resistance area remains between 2,615 and 2,625 levels. Chinese equities are in a steady downtrend.

Two Asian equity benchmarks are holding well despite the weakness in regional equities. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index and Taiwan ETF (EWT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange, are going through tight consolidations. Charts below feature the 1st month continuation futures price chart for Nikkei 225 Index and the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT). Breakout higher from these tight consolidations can be positive for both Japan and Taiwan equities.

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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – September 1, 2018

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The iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF (ACWI.O) breached the upper boundary of its 6 month-long symmetrical triangle. The upper boundary is acting as resistance at 73.9 levels. The jury is still out. We need to see a follow through in the following week to call for a breakout from the lengthy sideways consolidation. This week's price action can be a premature breakout that can be followed by a secondary completion. More on: Premature & False breakouts

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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – August 25, 2018

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Once again the benchmark for Global Equity Markets performance, the iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF (ACWI.O) is challenging the upper boundary of its 6 month-long sideways consolidation. The upper boundary was tested several times over the past few months. Resistance stands at 73.9. The lower boundary of the possible symmetrical triangle is acting as support at 70.5 levels. The ACWI ETF is trading above its long-term (200-day) average. Breakout above the upper boundary can complete the multi-month sideways consolidation and result in a directional move. The ACWI ETF still remains in a trading range.

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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – August 18, 2018

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Global Equity Markets continue to remain in a range. The iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF (ACWI.O) is possibly forming a 6 month-long symmetrical triangle with the upper boundary acting as resistance at 74 and the lower boundary as support at 70.5 levels. Breakout from this lengthy consolidation range will result in a directional move.

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GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS – June 23, 2018

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Once again the iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF (ACWI.O) reverted back to its 200-day (40-week) moving average. The long-term average at 71.40 levels is also the lower boundary of the 4 month-long symmetrical triangle chart pattern. Breakout from the last 4 month's consolidation will be important for Global equity markets performance. A breakdown below the lower boundary of the 4 month-long symmetrical triangle will push the ACWI ETF below its long-term average, possibly reversing the last 2 year's uptrend. Following charts review the Emerging and Frontier Market ETFs that are already trading below their long-term averages. The boundaries of consolidation for the iShares MSCI All Country World Index ETF remains between 74.3 and 71.4 levels.

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