RSI Breaks Support for SPY and Dollar Forms High-Tight Flag

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The 20+ Year T-Bond ETF (TLT) surged above the downswing trendline late last week, but pulled back rather sharply the last two days. Even so, the trend since 9-Feb is up as the ETF zigzags higher. The mid February trendline and last week's low mark support at 115.50. Treasuries are dependent on three things this week: stock market direction, the Greek tragedy and non-farm payrolls. Stocks and treasuries are negatively correlated and will move in opposite directions. Greek debt holders must accept or reject the terms of their haircut by Thursday. Any negative news on the Euro could trigger a flight-so-safety. Treasuries are negatively correlated to non-farm payrolls. A better-than-expected report would be bearish for treasuries. A worse-than-expected report would be bullish.



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The US Dollar Fund (UUP) surged and consolidated again. This time a high-tight flag formed and a break above 22.15 would open the door to the mid February high. RSI broke above 60 with last week's surge and momentum remains in bull mode. RSI support is now set at 40. Price chart support remains at 21.85 for now. The Euro will be in focus the next few days as Greek debt holders accept or reject the terms of their haircut. Rejection would push Greece closer to default and could weigh on the Euro.



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No change. If stocks start a correction and the Dollar bounces, then the US Oil Fund (USO) could come under pressure and follow stocks lower. USO surged above 40 and then moved into a choppy range fueled by rumors of a Saudi pipeline explosion. With the late February bounce, key support is set in the 40-40.50 area. A break below this level would argue for a short-term downtrend with an initial target in the 38.5-39 area. RSI is in its support zone and a break below 40 would be bearish for momentum.



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The Gold SPDR (GLD) is consolidating around support from the mid February lows. For now, the ETF broke down with the sharp decline last week and has yet to recover. Even though support is holding, a move back above 168 is needed to suggest a recovery and resumption of the January-February advance.



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Key Economic Reports:                                           
       
Wed - Mar 07 - 07:00 - MBA Mortgage Index        
Wed - Mar 07 - 08:15 - ADP Employment Change        
Wed - Mar 07 - 10:30 - Oil Inventories    
Wed - Mar 07 - 15:00 - Consumer Credit
Thu - Mar 08 - 07:30 – Deadline for Greek Debt Holders
Thu - Mar 08 - 07:30 - Challenger Job Cuts    
Thu - Mar 08 - 08:30 - Jobless Claims    
Fri - Mar 09 - 08:30 - Employment Report       

Charts of Interest:    Tuesday and Thursday in separate post. 

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