China pops in


Stocks dipped yesterday on news of signs of an economic slowdown in China. Whatever the the headlines, stocks were due for a pullback after being up 8 of the prior 9 days. The Dow lost 69-points.

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For the TSP, the C-fund fell 0.30% yesterday, the S-fund dropped 0.81%, the I-fund lost 1.08%, and the F-fund (bonds) added 0.01%.

The decline yesterday saw the S&P 500 find support at the old (middle) rising support line. So far nothing serious.

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Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk

The Transportation Index lost over 1% yesterday - falling from the overhead resistance, but nearing the rising support.

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Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk


It was interesting that the Transports dropped despite a sharp decline in the price of oil yesterday, after some comments out of Saudi Arabia that they are ready to meet any supply short-fall.


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Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk

It started rebounding a little in after hours trading yesterday, but the keys are the 20-day EMA and the bull flag.


Thanks for reading! We'll see you back here tomorrow.

Tom Crowley


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NASDAQ almost made it back to neutral. Isn't that the one we're looking for a 5% drop in?
 
The Nasdaq is pretty safe as long as there is Apple. It is now an SEC rule that it cannot go down. :)
 
AAPL appears unsinkable. I mean, all we ever hear is a string of amazing news from them time after time.

Might as well ride the gravy train, eh?
 
BTW, at first glance, I thought the title of your blog post was "China poops in". LOL! :laugh:
 
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