Commodities lead stocks lower

By Colin Twiggs
May 31st, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET (5:00 p:m AET)

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The CRB Commodities index is headed for a test of the 2010 low of 250. A 63-day Twiggs Momentum peak below zero warns of a strong primary down-trend. Divergence from the S&P 500 index warns that stocks are likely to fall, following commodities down — at least to their 2011 lows.

* Target calculation: 290 - ( 330 - 290 ) = 250

Spot gold tests $1530

The Dollar Index followed through after last week’s breakout above resistance at 81.50/82.00, confirming the fresh advance signaled by a 63-day Twiggs Momentum trough above zero. Target for the advance is 86.00*.

* Target calculation: 82 + ( 82 - 78 ) = 86

On the daily chart, spot gold tests medium-term support at $1530/ounce. Long tails indicate buying support but the rising dollar continues to apply downward pressure. Breach of support and follow-through below $1500 would signal a long-term decline to $1200/ounce*. Declining 63-day Twiggs Momentum (below zero) already indicates a primary down-trend. Recovery above $1600 is less likely but would indicate that the down-trend is weakening.

* Target calculation: 1500 - ( 1800 - 1500 ) = 1200